Today on the market there is a huge range of digital cameras from various manufacturers, they have different technical characteristics and are presented in a fairly wide price range. Below are some simple rules for purchasing a camera from any manufacturer.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to decide on the place of purchase.
Unlike stores that have a large selection of various digital equipment in their assortment, specialized stores have a number of advantages:
• More qualified salespeople - consultants, • More chances to purchase original (not "gray") equipment, • Higher quality of service, • Wider assortment of goods.
Step 2
If the seller offers to take the camera from the window, citing the fact that it is the last one with them, you can safely refuse the purchase. The product from the showcase is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of the technique, it is not known how long it stood there, and how many hands of buyers it has already gone through.
Step 3
As soon as the seller brings you a package with a new camera, inspect it for bumps, scratches, etc., the package should be intact. It is you, not the seller, who should open the packaging, check the integrity of the packaging material inside the box, it must be airtight.
Step 4
After removing the camera, check its appearance. It is quite simple to determine whether it is new or not; it should not have scratches, dust in crevices and fingerprints. Inspect the lens, there should be no air bubbles in the lenses, the lenses themselves should not be scratched. Regardless of the manufacturer of the camera, it should always be checked for functionality.
Step 5
Check the availability of the instructions, it must be drawn up in Russian, otherwise you may doubt the origin of the equipment, perhaps it is not intended for sales in Russia. Check the complete set of the camera, it should be indicated in the instructions.
Step 6
After purchasing a camera, you should have three documents on your hands:
• A sales receipt with a live seal of the seller, the receipt must indicate - price, model and date of purchase, • Cashier's receipt indicating the purchase amount, • Correctly completed proprietary warranty card that comes with the camera.
