Re: Camera acid test sugestions
- From: Tony Cooper <tony_cooper213@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 05:58:07 GMT
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:13:24 -0500, "Scott Glasgow"
<paladin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I just bid on and won a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20 on eBay. Nice camera, if
all the reviews I read before bidding are even halfway close. However, the
source was one of the many pawn shops who deal their unredeemed merchandise
on eBay. They've got a 100% satisfaction rating, and I'm protected at this
price level ($260)
Actually, $275 since you paid $15 shipping. The camera retails new
for about $450.
by eBay and PayPal, but there is a time limit within
which I must make a "goods not as represented" (very good condition,
everything works) claim to recover my investment.
I have no problem whatsoever paying this amount for this camera, if it is inthe condition represented. However, I have never owned a camera with the
capabilities of this camera, and I am soliciting your aid to help me
determine if the camera lives up to its specifications.
I know I'm asking a lot, because respondents will have to Google the camera
to find out what it is supposed to be capable of, but I didn't think it wise
to list the three pages or so of specifications in this message. Briefly, it
is a super zoom (12x optical) 5 Mpixel camera with auto-stabilization and a
constant f2.8 throughout the zoom range. There are _many_ other
specifications, but my primary concern at the moment is how to test the
camera in such a fashion as to determine whether or not it still meets the
expectations engendered by its specifications.
To test it, you turn it on and take a picture. If it works, and there
are no obvious defects, the camera is as represented. The seller
isn't making any claims beyond this.
I have time; I only won the auction a few hours ago, and don't expect
delivery until mid-week next week, earliest. So, there's no hurry, and I
would appreciate it tremendously if those of you with experience with this
class of camera could take the time to consider how you would test such a
camera were you in my position. I really want to believe that I got a steal
buying it at this price, but I'm not such an idiot as to hang onto something
I bought at what I thought was a great price if it is not the product I
thought that I was buying.
What you thought you were buying has nothing to do with it as long as
the camera that is delivered is what is in the ad and it works on
arrival. It's up to you to determine if this model camera will do
what you want, and to determine this before you bid.
It's not as easy as you seem to think it is to get out of an eBay
deal. Even if you do back out, you'll lose the shipping cost (both
ways), probably pick up a negative feedback, and might have a long and
protracted battle on your hands to receive a refund.
There's always a risk in buying used items, and a risk in buying new
items online. If you aren't comfortable taking these risks, buy
retail at a local camera shop and test the unit before you take it out
of the store.
--
Tony Cooper
Orlando, FL
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