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Buying used gear: What happens if the gear breaks down?

There is no doubt buying used gear is a great way to save money. There are certain hesitations and anxieties related to purchasing used gear. My MPB experience helped me to understand what happens if the gear breaks down. When I am exploring my options on used gear, the first

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Nikon transitions international warranty program

Nikon has announced that, effective January 8, 2021, the company will no longer provide international warranties for NIKKOR interchangeable lenses and accessories. Instead, the company will provide local warranties specific to the country or region of sale. The company states that “with the differences in regional laws and safety standards,

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My used lens was a lemon; here’s how I made lemonade

I recently retired (sold) my much-loved Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8 IF-ED lens and replaced it with the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD. The specs for the Tamron were great and it has image stabilization (IS). My old lens was a bit long in the tooth and I

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Cheap gear doesn’t always mean good gear

There’s an old saying — you get what you pay for. And the same rings true when it comes to camera gear. While the big industry leaders like B&H, Hunt’s, Adorama and others are authorized dealers. Their gear comes from distributors who get the goods directly from the manufacturer overseas.

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