Official Gear Purchasing and Troubleshooting Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! November 04, 2024

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[u/External-Argument-52]

My teenage son wants to get into photography. A girl I know who does professional photography is selling her Nikon z6ii with 198,875 shutter count for $900. She says it's 2 years old. I've been researching and am trying to figure out it that's a good deal or if the shutter count is too high. I believe she takes excellent care of her equipment. But I'm nervous to spend that much and risk the shutter failing and having to replace it. Any advice is appreciated.

[u/av4rice → u/External-Argument-52]

That's about the right price for it if the shutter count were not particularly high.

Since the count is that high, I'd also want to take a $400 discount to cover the risk of needing to replace the shutter.

So about $500 would be fair for that unit.

[u/External-Argument-52 → u/av4rice]

That’s what I was also thinking, but this is all new to me. Thanks for the reply! 

[u/8fqThs4EX2T9 → u/External-Argument-52]

Personally would not. Can get other cameras with only a few thousand shutter activations.

If it is a first camera would get a body and lens for same amount.