I am always wary of any internet site selling stuff if somewhere there is not a postal address or a landline telephone number. On that basis I can't find any Uk address for UKelectronics. I am not saying they are not a genuine honest company but its just something to watch out for. Even gone thru yell and the only company I can come up with is UK Eletronics who make circuit boards and the like, a completely different company.

Bazza

In tests, the Nikon D7000 performs well but doesn't match the low light performance of a full frame Nikon e.g. D700. Can't see Canon will be any different.

Do you need to buy new? Excellent secondhand kit at places like MPB. Not everyone can afford or even wants to pay for new.

I'd also consider buying 'used' from a reputable seller.

Camera bodies come and go like the seasons and for the cost of a new 7D you could easily pick up a mint pro body with peace of mind.

I've nothing against 'new' but I always think that after 3 or 4 months a camera is just a mint 'used' camera - something you see for sale all the time at a fraction of the cost.

On the other hand - for the price of a new body - there's always the option of a mint used higher spec model for the same outlay.

I'd quite happily buy used, im just not that clued up on it all, that and the cost of pro lenses seem to be nearly the same as a body. Which is what out prices me right now. Id love the 5d mk 2 to be fair.


That said the only place ive looked for used gear is ebay which are auctions.

Cheers Phil, you've altered my mind set completely! I need to completely rethink my plan now, best get researching local camera exchanges. It seems ebay doesn't really throw a bargain out there as auctions of used gear only really shave a fraction off the bought new price.

Well there's plenty of places.

A few good reputable businesses include.....

mifsuds
http://www.mifsuds.com/

ffordes
http://www.ffordes.com/

MPB Photographic
http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/

Aperture Photographic
http://www.apertureuk.com/about.htm

I agree about going down the secondhand route, camera change so quickly, and many people have to have the latest model, so often sell their on, to get the latest model.

My 24-70mm is a used model, I rented it from a camera rental place, and then fell in love with it so much, I ended up buying it, is excellent condition, but at a lower price. I am renting a 85mm 1.4 at the moment, as I really wanted to try it, as I've used the 1.8 but not the 1.4, it's a good way to stop you making costly mistakes in the long run

A lot of rental places do have the option to buy, so might be something to think about too.

I think that is what I might do in future ^^

Rent from a reputable company, and then when I feel comfortable with the quality/condition of the product buy it at their price - which should be a fair bit lower than buying new.

Just don't expect huge savings, it's cheaper than buying new, but not as cheap as taking a chance on something like Ebay, but you get to use and decide if it's the right lens for you first.

I missed out several words in my previous post, must read through before hitting reply

I think for peace of mind it's worth the extra