Information you might want to get from a seller of a used camera

Before you go meet the seller of a used camera, make sure you get some basic info first.

* When did he buy it?

* Is he the first owner?

* Why is he selling it?

* How many actuations (clicks) does the camera have?

* Anything wrong with it?

* External condition?  Any ding, scratch on body, scratch on LCD?

* Does it have these? (the most important items)  Battery, charger, lens.

* Does it come with the original box and all accessories?  (Good to have, but not absolutely must have:  Box, video cable, USB cable, manual, CD, strap, body cap, 2 lens caps, memory card)