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	Panasonic Lumix TZ7 Digital Camera - Black (10.1MP, 12x Optical Zoom) 3.0 inch LCD
	Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Digital Camera - Silver (10 MP, 3.0x Optical Zoom) 2.5 inch LCD
	Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera - Silver (12.1 MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.5 inch LCD

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[24/10/2010] Buying Used Cameras

The prices of the digital cameras have dropped considerably in the past few years and even a higher end one is likely to cost just a few hundred dollars, while the professional cameras can be obtained for slightly more. This might sound like a bargain for many, but people that engage in photography only occasionally might find it difficult to spend even that amount of money on a digital camera that they would rarely use. If you are one of these people, then you could certainly consider buying used digital camera, but there are a few factors that you need to take into account before parting with your cash:

Examine the battery and memory card slots. This is where corrosion can damage the connectors or they can be broken and worn out – remove the batteries and the memory card and put them back on, making sure that everything looks fine and works as it is supposed to.
Try taking a few pictures and see if the shutter works properly.
Examine the LCD screen and make sure that it works and that there are no dead pixels, which might affect your capability to properly frame your shots.
Examine the control buttons and make sure that they all work properly.
Check for “hot” or “stuck” pixels by taking one completely white and one completely black picture. If hot pixels are present, this might indicate dusty or damaged sensor and you might want to reconsider purchasing this particular camera.
In the case of DSLR cameras, make sure that the lens mount, hot shoe, pop-up flash, and the viewfinder look and work as they are supposed to.

Keep in mind that buying a used digital camera online is risky as you cannot examine it prior to making the purchase and purchasing a refurbished cameras form the manufacturer, or a secondhand one from a brick and mortar shop might be the better option.