What we check on a digital SLR camera before it goes online – and what we don’t.

Example photo: Olympus E-520, not your item. Tap or click a dot to see what we check there.

Example photo: Digitale Spiegelreflex Olympus E-520, von vorn, with dots at the points we check. The checks are also listed as text on this page.
Example photo: Digitale Spiegelreflex Olympus E-520, von hinten, with dots at the points we check. The checks are also listed as text on this page.

What we check

  • Powering on: the camera starts reliably
  • Display and menu: the display works, the menu can be opened and operated
  • Buttons: respond cleanly, navigation without freezing
  • Shutter and image storage: fires reliably, images are saved and can be accessed
  • Autofocus with a test lens: focuses reliably

What we don’t check

  • The number of previous actuations
  • The Live View function in detail
  • The battery life

The condition grades available here

Good, Acceptable, Partially Defective and Defective. Minor scratches on the body or display are also possible with “Good” – they do not affect functionality.

What the grades mean exactly can be found under Condition of digital cameras. You can find the overview of all product types under Condition of items.

  • Every item checked Condition clearly stated
  • Shipping €17,99 Delivery country: France
  • 1-month returns More than the 14-day EU minimum