What we check on a digital compact camera before it goes online – and what we don’t.
What we check
- Powering on: the camera starts reliably
- Display: working display
- Menu operation: menu opens, navigation and confirmation work
- Shutter: fires reliably and saves the photo
- Memory card: is detected, photos are saved reliably
- Zoom, if available: operates smoothly over the entire range
What we don’t check
- Battery life
- Wi-Fi and GPS, if available
Condition grades available here
Good, Acceptable, Partially Defective and Defective. Partially Defective usually means: The built-in flash does not work. Dull spots or scratches on the display usually result in “Acceptable”.
What the grades mean exactly can be found under Condition of digital cameras. You can find the overview of all product types under Item condition.