- Visual Inspection: Examine external condition, including mirror box, sensor, screens, battery doors, and memory card pins.
- Power On Test: Insert a test battery and memory card, ensuring all functions work as expected.
- Mode Configuration: Set to Manual (M) or Aperture Priority (A) to evaluate both manual and automatic functions.
- Menu Settings Reset: Reset menu settings and configure new test parameters; clean sensor with a bulb blower.
- Lens Attachment and Calibration: Attach a test lens to assess metering and calibration accuracy.
- Diopter Adjustment: Adjust diopter settings and inspect viewfinder for clarity and precision.
- Meter Settings Confirmation: Modify meter settings and confirm changes in the viewfinder.
- Performance Testing: Test shooting, focusing, vibration reduction, continuous shooting, video, flash, and exposures.
- Image Quality Check: Scrutinize test photos on a computer for focus issues, sensor dust, hot/stuck pixels, or other irregularities.
- Documentation: Document any problems, damage, wear, or missing components and provide an overall grade.
Gadgetria Film Camera Bodies Evaluation Process
- Physical Inspection: Examine controls, lens mount, battery contacts, viewfinder, mirror box, film back, shutter, and bellows.
- Battery Check: Insert battery and verify/reset custom functions.
- Display and Diopter Inspection: Inspect LCD displays and adjust diopter settings.
- Mode Configuration: Set to Manual (M) or Aperture Priority (A) and input test settings.
- Lens Attachment and Metering: Attach test lens and assess metering accuracy.
- Shutter Speed Testing: Test shutter speeds across the range, including B and T modes.
- Film Advance Mechanism: Load test film and evaluate film advance mechanisms and frame counter.
- Additional Functionalities: Test motor drive, film rewind, self-timer, depth of field preview, and flash capabilities.
- Documentation: Record any problems, damage, wear, or missing components and provide an overall grade.
Gadgetria Lens Assessment Process
- Physical Inspection: Examine grips, mount area, filter ring threads, hood locking tabs, and external components.
- Glass Examination: Check lens glass for haze, dust, fungus, scratches, or damage.
- Mounting and Movement: Mount the lens on a test camera and assess focus, zoom, and aperture rings for smooth operation.
- Autofocus and Aperture Check: Test autofocus accuracy and aperture response.
- Stabilization Confirmation: Activate image stabilization to ensure proper functionality.
- Shutter Speed Testing: If applicable, test lens shutter speeds for smooth operation.
- Button and Switch Evaluation: Test all buttons and switches for proper function.
- Documentation: Document any problems, damage, wear, or missing components and provide an overall grade.
Explanation of Ratings:
- Grade 5.0 (Pristine): Exceptional condition, no visible wear, functions flawlessly, appears new.
- Grade 4.0 (Like New): Minimal wear, operates perfectly, well-preserved, near like-new condition.
- Grade 3.5 (Good): Regular use, above-average wear, may show dents or finish loss, reliable functionality, some marks or blemishes on the glass.
- Grade 3.0 (Fair): Noticeable wear and tear, including scratches and minor dents, functions well but with some signs of use, glass may have minor imperfections that do not significantly impact image quality.
- Grade 2.0 (Acceptable): Significant wear, including visible scratches, dents, or finish loss, all functions work but may have reduced performance, glass has visible imperfections that could affect image quality.
- Grade 1.0 (Poor): Extensive wear and damage, major scratches or dents, functional issues that may hinder performance, glass has significant imperfections affecting image quality.