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Condition, clearly explained.
Find the right balance of condition and value. Our grades describe visible wear; each listing tells you the story of that individual camera or lens.
Start with the listing.
Check the item photos, condition notes and included accessories. Functional issues, missing features and sensor or optical notes are disclosed there.
A little wear is normal.
Minor dust can be normal in used lenses and viewfinders. We call out issues that could affect image quality, such as haze, fungus or significant scratches.
01 / Camera bodies
Cameras
Exterior, hot shoe, controls, screens and grips. Check the listing for shutter count and any sensor notes.
NEW Factory-sealed / unused ⌄
Factory-sealed, never used, in original packaging with all accessories.
NEAR MINT Virtually no wear ⌄
Virtually new with no noticeable signs of wear.
- Buttons/dials, hot shoe, and screens appear very clean
- May or may not include original packaging/accessories (see listing)
NEAR MINT MINUS Light cosmetic wear ⌄
Near brand-new condition with only light cosmetic wear.
- Sensor, buttons, hot shoe, and screen(s) are clean and close to flawless
- Any scuffs/scratches are minimal and typically only visible under bright light
EXCELLENT PLUS Minor wear ⌄
Lightly used with minor cosmetic signs of wear.
- Sensor is clean and free of marks
- Buttons, hot shoe, and screen(s) in excellent condition
- May have faint marks or slight finish loss, but overall outstanding
EXCELLENT Moderate, normal use ⌄
Moderate wear consistent with regular use.
- May have scuffs, minor dings, or finish wear
- Hot shoe and buttons show mild use
- LCD screen may have light dust or minor marks
- Sensor remains clean and free of marks (unless noted)
GOOD Noticeable wear ⌄
Noticeable signs of wear, but fully usable unless stated otherwise.
- More pronounced scratches, dings, and/or finish loss
- Rubber grips may be slightly loose
- Hot shoe reflects heavier prior use
- LCD screen(s) may show prominent wear (scratches/marks)
- Possible dust in viewfinder
Any functional issue will be clearly disclosed in the listing description.
FAIR Heavy wear ⌄
Heavy cosmetic wear with significant scuffs, dents, or paint wear.
- LCD may be worn and not perfectly clear
- Tripod mount could be worn/damaged; pop-up flash may not operate
- Possible light corrosion/bending on hot shoe or inside battery compartment
- Rubber grips can be loose or missing
If anything impacts function, it will be disclosed on the listing.
FOR PARTS / AS-IS Non-functional ⌄
02 / Camera lenses
Lenses
Barrel, mount, controls and optics. Check the listing for optical notes and the accessories included.
NEW Factory-sealed / unused ⌄
Factory-sealed, never used, in original packaging with all accessories.
NEAR MINT Virtually no wear ⌄
Virtually new with no noticeable signs of wear.
- Optics appear clean and clear
- May or may not include original packaging/accessories (see listing)
NEAR MINT MINUS Slight cosmetic signs ⌄
Nearly new with only slight cosmetic signs of use.
- Optics are clean and clear; barrel + mount near-pristine
- Focus ring operates smoothly and feels great in use
- Little to no dust; any marks/scuffs are minimal
EXCELLENT PLUS Minor barrel wear ⌄
Lightly used with minor cosmetic wear on the barrel.
- Optics are clear; mount in excellent condition
- Focus ring turns smoothly
- A small amount of light dust may be present
- Any marks/scuffs are minimal
EXCELLENT Moderate, normal use ⌄
Moderate wear consistent with regular use.
- May have scuffs, minor dings, or finish wear on the barrel
- Glass is clean and free of marks
- Focus ring turns smoothly
- Small amount of light dust may be present
GOOD Noticeable wear ⌄
Noticeable signs of wear, but usable unless otherwise noted.
- More pronounced wear on barrel and mount
- Any marks on glass do not impact image quality (unless stated)
- Light internal dust/moisture may be present
- Rubber grips may be slightly loose; small amount of play possible
If optics are affected (haze/fungus/impact), it will be clearly disclosed.
FAIR Heavy wear / may affect IQ ⌄
Heavy cosmetic wear with significant scuffs, dents, or paint wear.
- Glass may contain haze, fungus, or marks that could affect image quality
- Mount exhibits heavy wear
- Internal dust/moisture may be present
- Grips may be loose/missing; barrel may have slight play
- Focus ring may feel stiff but remains operational
FOR PARTS / AS-IS Non-functional ⌄
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