In AP 6 May, we asked…

Have you ever bought secondhand equipment?

You answered…

A Digital camera 43%

B Film camera 15%

C Lenses 31%

D Accessories 5%

E I never buy secondhand 6%

What you said

‘I try, where possible, to buy everything secondhand. Why pay for the depreciation when plenty of others are willing to do it for you?’

‘All my cameras and most of my lenses are secondhand. Accessories not so much, because I’ve usually found the savings are not worth it.’

‘I bought a Canon EOS 5D Mark III bundle with three kit lenses and a shed-load of accessories from an eBay seller in the US. It all worked perfectly, and there was no delay in delivery.’

‘Mostly, no. I find that the rate of change makes new digital camera gear more appealing than older kit.’

‘I buy from a local retailer, or carefully selected eBay sellers. I have had a few mini nightmares (lightmeter not working in one camera, wrong item) but it’s a small price to pay. Literally!’

‘Nearly all my lenses and bodies have been used. The cost of new equipment is prohibitive in the UK compared to Europe and the US.’

‘Just bought a Yashica Minister III from 1963 and it works perfectly.’

Join the debate on the AP forum

This week we ask…

Would you be interested in buying a brand new film camera?

Vote online www. amateurphotographer.co.uk