In a message dated 3/17/2005 11:02:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Evening guys and gals. I just pulled the trigger and purchased a used *ist DS in EX+ condition. I'm hoping it will be a keeper but just in case it's not I have about two weeks to decide. My question for all is: What should I check for?
I'm no expert in digital cameras. This is my first dslr and I really wanted to buy a new one but have to settle for a used specimen due to budget constraints so any tips or advice you guys can provide will be really helpful and is very much appreciated. Thanks. Francis M. Alviar ========= I bought a used Digital Rebel about six months after it came out. In these cases, buying a used DSLR soon after release, unlikely that there is anything wrong with it. But go out and shoot two cards worth of shots with different lenses (if you have them). Try different aperture/shutter speeds -- or settings -- program mode, AV, TV, manual -- do some aperture changing, some shutter speed changing, some ISO changing, some WTB changing. Play around. Recharge the battery and replace it. See that it is good, if not try another battery. If the basics work fine, it is all probably fine. The best way to test is to actually shoot some pictures, and get familiar with the camera. I got totally freaked the second time I used mine (even discussed it on list and, Herb, I think told me what it probably was), it seemed to work totally wrong -- exposures took too long after I pushed the trigger. Then I figured out I had pushed the self-timer button accidentally because of my unfamiliarity with the camera. Do'h. Consult your manual. If it didn't come with one, there should be one online. Take it for a test drive. ;-) HTH, Marnie
