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Camera Market vs Wallapop / Vinted: When to Use Each

Honest comparison of Camera Market vs Wallapop/Vinted for buying a used camera. Typical price, risks, warranty, returns, communication, and scenarios where each option wins.

6 min · May 27, 2026
how-it-works

How We Pack Cameras and What to Do If Yours Arrives Damaged

Every camera leaves Camera Market with double packaging: inner cardboard box + foam + outer box. Here's how it works and what to do if yours arrives with a dent.

5 min · May 27, 2026
faq

Camera Batteries: Original, Compatible, and What Each Camera Market Order Includes

Guide to batteries when buying a used camera: how many are included, what battery health we measure means, and the decision between original Canon/Sony/Fuji vs compatible.

5 min · May 27, 2026
faq

What to Do If Your Camera’s Autofocus (AF) Starts Failing

Technical guide for diagnosing autofocus failures in mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Common causes ordered by probability, how to rule each one out, and when it’s time for professional service.

8 min · May 27, 2026
guide

How to Check the Shutter Count Before Buying a Used Camera

Step-by-step guide by brand (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Pentax) to read the actual shutter count of a used camera. Software, official apps, and service menu tricks.

7 min · May 27, 2026
how-it-works

14-Day Returns at Camera Market: How, When, and What Happens to Your Money

Camera Market's 14-day return policy: conditions, step-by-step process, special cases, and actual refund times to the payment method.

4 min · May 26, 2026
guide

How Many Shutter Actuations Are Too Many When Buying a Used Camera?

Guide to interpreting shutter count when buying a used mirrorless or DSLR camera. Real-world lifespan by brand and model, based on workshop data from Camera Market.

7 min · May 26, 2026
trust

Is Camera Market Reliable? What Happens When You Buy a Used Camera from Us

Camera Market is a European marketplace for second-hand cameras operating since 2019 in 6 countries. 12-month warranty, technical verification in workshop, and 14-day returns.

7 min · May 26, 2026
how-it-works

What We Do to Every Camera Before Selling It: Camera Market's Workshop Process

Complete technical verification of every used camera at Camera Market: shutter count, battery health, sensor, AF, physical controls. The process, step by step.

6 min · May 26, 2026
how-it-works

How the 12-Month Warranty Works at Camera Market

12-month warranty with labor and parts included, loaner camera during lengthy repairs, and the specific cases that are and aren't covered.

5 min · May 25, 2026