Things to look out for when buying used (x-t3)

PhotoPer · Jun 4, 2020

Finally decided to buy a x-t3. I am looking for a used one and found one with a shutter count of 7000.

Guy said it was used very little. However, 7000 shutter count seems like a lot.

I wondered if there are any common errors on the x-t3 that I should be aware of and look out for.
What would be good to test before buying the camera?
What about the lens, anything to look out for? It’s the 18-55mm kit lens.

Any other advice is much appreciated as this is the first camera I am buying in this price range.

bjzwaan · Jun 4, 2020

PhotoPer said:
Finally decided to buy a x-t3. I am looking for a used one and found one with a shutter count of 7000.

Guy said it was used very little. However, 7000 shutter count seems like a lot.

I wondered if there are any common errors on the x-t3 that I should be aware of and look out for.
What would be good to test before buying the camera?
What about the lens, anything to look out for? It’s the 18-55mm kit lens.

Any other advice is much appreciated as this is the first camera I am buying in this price range.

7000 is not a lot. When did the owner buy the camera?

Good luck with the purchase,

Bas

Homo erectus · Jun 4, 2020

I wouldn't bat an eye at a shutter count of 7000. It's barely been used.

chapada · Jun 4, 2020

Homo erectus said:
I wouldn't bat an eye at a shutter count of 7000. It's barely been used.

Depends on the user. Say the owner took 100 photos per day, then he used it for 70 days. I bet the average camera owner (not enthusiast) only goes out once per week to shoot. That would mean it is over a year old. A lot can happen in a year with the camera.

Homo erectus · Jun 4, 2020

chapada said:
Homo erectus said:

I wouldn't bat an eye at a shutter count of 7000. It's barely been used.

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Depends on the user. Say the owner took 100 photos per day, then he used it for 70 days. I bet the average camera owner (not enthusiast) only goes out once per week to shoot. That would mean it is over a year old. A lot can happen in a year with the camera.

You're right. Shutter count is only an approximate and tangential metric for how much use a camera body has seen.

R_U_Q_R_U · Jun 4, 2020

PhotoPer said:
Finally decided to buy a x-t3. I am looking for a used one and found one with a shutter count of 7000.

Guy said it was used very little. However, 7000 shutter count seems like a lot.

I wondered if there are any common errors on the x-t3 that I should be aware of and look out for.
What would be good to test before buying the camera?
What about the lens, anything to look out for? It’s the 18-55mm kit lens.

Any other advice is much appreciated as this is the first camera I am buying in this price range.

Warranty, this way no worries about buying used gear.

Buy from a place like KEH and you get 180 day warranty. This is great protection when buying used. Maybe not the lowest price. BUT- they accurately rate the condition of the gear they sell. Here are some: KEH - X-T3

Also, UsedPhotoPro is a great place to buy gear. Same 180 day warranty. They don't have any X-T3 in stock today but they often do. They accurately rate the condition of all used gear they sell.

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boomerm3 · Jun 4, 2020

Buying from an individual? I would want to know if he was the original owner. Or has the camera been sold several times - maybe there is a problem with the camera.

Also, original boxes included? I find that owners who retain the boxes tend to take care of the camera.

R_U_Q_R_U · Jun 4, 2020

boomerm3 said:
Buying from an individual? I would want to know if he was the original owner. Or has the camera been sold several times - maybe there is a problem with the camera.

Also, original boxes included? I find that owners who retain the boxes tend to take care of the camera.

If spending a large amount of cash, for me, I feel more comfortable buying from a reputable dealer. Getting a 180 day warranty take away the worry of getting a bad deal.

When you buy from "some guy" on fleabay you never really know what you are getting. Then if not happy you have open a case and go through hoops to get your cash back.

Greybeard2017 · Jun 4, 2020

R_U_Q_R_U said:
PhotoPer said:

Finally decided to buy a x-t3. I am looking for a used one and found one with a shutter count of 7000.

Guy said it was used very little. However, 7000 shutter count seems like a lot.

I wondered if there are any common errors on the x-t3 that I should be aware of and look out for.
What would be good to test before buying the camera?
What about the lens, anything to look out for? It’s the 18-55mm kit lens.

Any other advice is much appreciated as this is the first camera I am buying in this price range.

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Warranty, this way no worries about buying used gear.

Buy from a place like KEH and you get 180 day warranty. This is great protection when buying used. Maybe not the lowest price. BUT- they accurately rate the condition of the gear they sell. Here are some: KEH - X-T3

Those prices aren’t much less than buying new from places like B&H

Cryhavoc38 · Jun 4, 2020

Consider this.

Typical prices for a used XT-3 hover in the upper 800 to 950 range.

right now, a factory fresh XT-3 is $1199.

You may want to just buy new for the piece of mind and warranty.

getochkn · Jun 4, 2020

As for the 7000 shutter count, I've done waterdrop photos that are 1,000 per session, so that's not a lot. Lol.

Craig268 · Jun 4, 2020

Regarding shutter count, can the count be altered i.e. to a lower number? Reason I ask, I bought a beautiful used XH-1 from a reseller (not original owner). No issues with the purchase but I ran the shutter count, and it was only 175! Based on the serial number, camera was produced in mid-2018 but shows no sign of wear.

John Gellings · Jun 4, 2020

PhotoPer said:
Finally decided to buy a x-t3. I am looking for a used one and found one with a shutter count of 7000.

Guy said it was used very little. However, 7000 shutter count seems like a lot.

It is not a lot at all... shutters are rated to at least 100,000 shots.

PhotoPer said:
I wondered if there are any common errors on the x-t3 that I should be aware of and look out for.

Not really...

PhotoPer said:
What would be good to test before buying the camera?

Some Photography?

PhotoPer said:
What about the lens, anything to look out for? It’s the 18-55mm kit lens.

Not really... just look for obvious scratches on the glass.

John Gellings · Jun 4, 2020

Craig268 said:
Regarding shutter count, can the count be altered i.e. to a lower number? Reason I ask, I bought a beautiful used XH-1 from a reseller (not original owner). No issues with the purchase but I ran the shutter count, and it was only 175! Based on the serial number, camera was produced in mid-2018 but shows no sign of wear.

Some people just don't really photograph a lot even though they buy nice cameras...or they have so many cameras that they can't use them all. I had a friend with 3 D750s alone... and dozens of other bodies. He sold one to my friend and it had 450 actuations.

Greybeard2017 · Jun 4, 2020

Craig268 said:
Regarding shutter count, can the count be altered i.e. to a lower number? Reason I ask, I bought a beautiful used XH-1 from a reseller (not original owner). No issues with the purchase but I ran the shutter count, and it was only 175! Based on the serial number, camera was produced in mid-2018 but shows no sign of wear.

Yes it can - although its easier on the X-T3 than the X-H1

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