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[nobbyken]

Most of the cameras I see sold through daves tend to be someones pride and joy that they want to upgrade. This means most people want a high price to put towards buying a higher spec camera.

I am looking for something a few years old at a reasonable price (approx 20-25만원).

Any good sites out there?

[superdave]

not a lot of sites cover used camera gear in korea, because it can change hands quickly, making it difficult to keep the site up to date.

unless, of course, you go to auction.co.kr (korea's ebay) and run the gauntlet there.

there is a lot of used gear in korea, cause they're crazy about upgrading. the best way to get used gear is to head to namdaemun camera stores (with cash in your pocket) and ask about used cameras (joong go - 중고) ... most camera stores will have quite a few used bodies and lenses.

it's best to have an idea about what you want before you go in. if you want nikon or canon, target a particular brand or model. something you predict will be in your price range. also save some money for a lens or two.

you can get a nice older dslr to break yourself in. a nikon D50 or possibly even a D100 might be in your price range.

cheers

david
www.davidsmeaton.com

[nobbyken]

Thanks Dave.

[Golem]

200-250 is very cheap for a digital SLR. Digital SLR's do lose value over time but not quite as much as some might think. You might be able to snag a used Nikon d40 or a Cannon 300-350D body for that price if you are lucky. It would cost more for a lens.
If I was selling my 350d, the absolutely lowest I would go if I was desperate to sell would be 250.