An INCREDIBLE Find? Unboxing 14 Untested Digital Cameras!

I recently purchased 14 DSLR cameras, Mirrorless Cameras, and point and shoot cameras. I spent $650 total for all the cameras, and the target for the video is $1300 in projected value. I'll go through testing them all, cleaning up, and getting out in the field to take test pictures with quite a few!
Sony A850 24MP Full Frame DSLR Camera Body
Samsung TL350 10MP Digital Camera
Pentax K50 DSLR Camera Kit W 18-55mm Lens
Fujifillm Finepix S602 Zoom 3MP Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix L840 Bridge Digital Camera
Nikon 1 J1 10MP Mirrorless Camera
Nikon D5300 24MP DSLR Camera Kit W 18-55mm Lens
Canon Powershot A720 Digital Camera
Nikon D5100 DSLR Camera W 55-200mm VR Lens
Canon Powershot SD870 Digital Camera
Kodak Easyshare M863 8MP Digicam
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix S3700 Digital Camera
Nikon D60 Gold Edition DSLR Camera W 18-55mm Lens
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[@aphexteknol]

Just wanted to say that I really enjoy that you are adding so many sample photos from some of the cameras now. Love seeing how all the different cameras render images.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks for the recommendation! I will keep trying to put 'em in!

[@caroljeanscott5571]

I always am pleased when I see a lens work on the older cameras. My husband gave me a Fujifilm point and shoot camera for Christmas in 2013, and the lens got stuck after 4 years, it wasn't even 5 years old The pictures were at times were blurry. It sort of turned me off Fujifilm cameras. That was when I went out and bought the Canon ELPH 190 IS and that camera takes excellent pictures and has never let me down. I always look after my cameras so they are never just thrown around in a bag..

[@Trainsaregreat365]

I love the fact that now you show photos taken with the cameras keep it up

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

Man I’m so happy I found your channel very informative and fun 📸✨

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks, and I am happy that you commented because I just clicked on your link and found you have a really sweet channel about vintage cams too, just subbed! Good stuff!

[@josephmcgrath6814]

Ah Kevin, thank you for assuring me that the camera is on the way. I missed your earlier messages and I apologize. Looking fwd to my new camera and more of you great episodes on You Tube. Joe McGrath

[@asevereid]

This new format with the inclusion of the photos, along with the already great running commentary is good. Hope it stays like this without being too much of a production burden, as it compels me (and hopefully others) to want to buy one of the cameras you're showing.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks, I have gotten some good feedback about it as it was other viewers that were asking for it. It does add on quite a bit of time to editing and being able to get out and take pics, but hopefully it's worth it! Appreciate you watchin' !

[@michaelbell75]

Nice! Those Samsung cameras with the Schneider lenses are very underrated. Especially the models like that 350 that goes down to f/2.4 They are similar to the Panasonics with the Leica lenses, just great image quality, much better than the more popular Powershot and CoolPix cameras IMO. Sucks about that ZS19 screen issue, I have the ZS15 and really like it. Some good cameras in this haul!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Agreed on Samsung! Good ol' ZS15! Yes, this was a pretty neat video to make because there was a good variety of stuff!

[@Mark-et8vh]

Here in Massachusetts, I love shooting photos of the green chutes and especially the bright green skunk cabbage in the forest, as they push through the brown of last autumn.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! I love to see (and record) the changing of seasons too!

[@ShutterJunkie]

I used a Kodak easy share with a portable printer dock that would print 4"x6" prints for years, took it coast to coast and loved it, I probably still have it somewhere. Kevin the Kodak King, I like the nickname. Thanks for the video!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks! Ah nice! I see those portable printers from time to time!

[@sunset1204]

Thanks for your video! Would love to see the D60 pictures.

[@ilpoheikkila4773]

Great video again!

[@starcaster]

Love this channel and everything in it!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks! 😊

[@GirdHerd]

I like your Ray LaMontagne poster.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks! Saw him in concert about 13 years ago, kind of an aloof performance, but really love his voice!

[@dunnymonster]

I had the solenoid issue with my Pentax K-S1. I tried all the same methods to try and release it without sucess. Apparently the reason this happens is if the camera isnt used for a long time. I did strip the entire camera ( not for the feint of heart ) and removed the faulty solinoid. I filed it down, put it back together and its worked perfectly ever since 😊 Oddly since I put such a lot of my heart & soul repairing it I'm reluctant to ever get rid of it even though I rarely ever use it.😋

[@pricklypearcamera]

Glad to hear a success story of Solenoid replacement! I think I am definitely faint of heart!

[@dunnymonster]

Trust me, I wouldn't attempt it again, I think I just got lucky with this one 😊

[@manuelyagui1920]

The solenoid sanding method works, some people don't recommend it, because the solenoid tips can get rusty but if you keep the camera in a dry storage and keeping out of moisture, it should be fine. I fixed my K-500 that way about 6 months ago, and still going great.

[@billr6983]

As I may have mentioned here before, I have a 1J1 that came with a couple lenses, a 10mm (27mm) and an 18.5mm(49mm) both primes. Bought it at a thrift store for under $100. Fun little camera and very compact especially with the 10mm lens on it. Another fun and informative video, great work.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Very cool, I love that little 10MM pancake lens, much funner to use than the kits lenses! Thanks Bill!

[@BirdsBikes956]

I'm looking forward to spring bird photography. I live in deep South Texas and javelina can be seen very often in nature parks down here munching on bird seed that birds drop from their feeders. I have quite a few images of them actually, all sizes and ages.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Awesome! The Javelinas favorite time of season here in Arizona is Halloween! They travel in packs and eat every pumpkin they can find on a porch!

[@sdevita5944]

Well, we're still enjoying winter here in Colorado...at least, I am since I love the cold and snow...As for spring, I'm mainly looking forward to photographing colors- blooming flowers & trees...Last year, we had so much rain that everything was just overgrown and green...I'm hoping for more color variety this year...

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hello neighbor! We've gotten more rain than normal too. Led to quite a few cactus falling down in the neighborhood! I love spring/summer in Colorado, so beautiful!

[@syksystransitagency]

Always happy when you make a new video!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks!

[@fromshadowlands]

A new video! Yes!

[@Brian-mp6bg]

Great video, love the format . Triggers the gear acquisition bug tho

[@YousafFeroz]

Thanks for Good information

[@armingutschick9105]

Great Chanel. I just bought a nikon d40. I was glad so many used Nikon cameras in this video.

[@Trainsaregreat365]

I love these videos

[@mixiepalms8338]

loving these videos. my fave camera is my sony a6000 with a sigma 30 mm f1.4. found a camera is was gifted in2007 canon powershot a420. enjoying using it. please keep these videos coming. my first comment regards Mick from the uk

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi Mick! Thanks for watching, and appreciate it! That A6000 and 30MM sounds like a sweet combo!

[@tonykeltsflorida]

First LOL. I like the videos with DSLR and mirrorless cameras. I took my Canon m6II to Fernandina Beach, Florida a couple days ago. I used my Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 lens at the beach. Downtown I used my 50mm f/1.8 lens. We live far inland in north central florida.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Very nice! What a great combo! I haven't used the M6 II but have read great things about it.

[@ametaljag]

Love it! Something new in every video. Question: where do you get your batteries? I was surprised to see quite high prices on some older third party types while you cann't be sure of the actual manufacturing date...

[@pricklypearcamera]

I have used almost every third party brand at this point. Kastar is one of the biggest, I use them occasionally, have found quality control to be iffy at times, but in some cases they are literally the only option... PowerExtra I have found to be one of the best, but you're right-no manufacturing dates. So especially for more uncommon batteries, I know that some I've bought were likely produced years earlier. And then there are more premium battery brands that mainly make current offerings by major manufacturers. Those I am not as familiar with as I don't generally deal in newer/over $1k cams.

[@KarmaElectronics.]

nice find!

[@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad]

Osprey are just arriving here in the UK... looking forward to filming them on my Lumix G9 with the Lumix/Lieca 100-400👌 Really enjoying the videos, ATB Alistair 👍

[@pricklypearcamera]

Super Cool! I didn't know you had Osprey in the UK! When I lived in MT pretty close to Yellowstone, they were everywhere. Sounds delightful! Thanks!

[@dim.a91]

One of the best looking DSLRs ever with the best ergonomics in my opinion. Pity Sony stopped their DSLR line so early.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Yep, sure was!

[@dspain0214]

At the 19:58 mark you bring out a Case Logic case with a Coolpix L-840 in it. I have that exact case with a Coolpix P-100 in it!😆

[@pricklypearcamera]

😁Wild! Nikon's must like those Case Logic's as their homes!

[@monty125874693]

Love these videos, especially when you get some oddities like the A850 or the Pentax. This past week I've been shooting birds in my yard and there are so many of them. Tits and robins, starlings and blackbirds, pigeons, sparrows. Even jays. Little rascals are so noisy.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Very cool! Do you have the Merlin Bird app? I'm a beginner when it comes to birds and have found it to be pretty handy to identify birds I'm unsure of.

[@monty125874693]

@@pricklypearcamera I mostly use just the Google Lens that came preinstalled on my phone and it isn’t the most accurate thing out there, but it works well enough to the point where I don’t really feel the need to try new apps :D My partner has a Finnish app on her phone though and that thing is a beast. Not only does it recognise birds from a photo, but you also record a bird’s call/screech/song and it will recognise it. Nifty thing :D

[@johnanthonycolley3803]

Minolta 35 - 105 ( If you can find one without any focus creep ) Absolutely excellent lens .. One of my 3 favourites for use with my A900 ( along with Minolta's 80-200 APO & 20mm F2.8 ) ..

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice!! I've used that 20MM too, neat little lens!

[@billvinson7859]

The solar eclipse in Texas. ❤

[@pricklypearcamera]

Super cool! We will get some coverage here in AZ too, looking forward to it!

[@northof-62]

I had this problem on my K-30 too. Pentax fixed it for me cost free years after my warranty had expired.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Cool, good to know!

[@Mamiya645]

I'm not much for cosmetics of items or even game characters but a white camera really does it for me, my EOS M is white and a keeper until it passes from over-use and wear and tear.. then I'll transplant a healthy EOS M into its body!

[@pricklypearcamera]

😂That's great!

[@georgianrooms]

I have a couple of 1J1 bodies which I use with an M42 adapter. It takes good pictures like this. This body with a Industar 50-2 lens is great for street photography because the crop factor is about 2.6 and the kit very inconspicuous....

[@pricklypearcamera]

Very cool! I haven't used an adapter with any of the 1 Series bodies, but quite intriguing! And you're right, definitely a small form factor!

[@outfield1988]

I want a white K 50.I live in Colorado so mining towns and landscapes. Nikon D 3 is my favorite camera

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! I used to live close to the CO/NM border and was in the durango/silverton area quite a bit, magical stuff, I'm envious!

[@PaulPosch]

I still use a Canon 5D Classic with the 28-135mm EF lens for Trainspotting!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! That's a classic combo!

[@JohnyDigiCam3000]

I also have a white Pentax K-r camera with the same white lens but it has shutter problems... it takes 2-3 pictures and then won't work for half an hour. The camera services here in Romania won't try to fix it because it's an old model... anyway, my first DSLR back in 2010 was a Pentax K-x and i took the most beautiful and meaningful pictures with it.. Great vid, congrats! 👍

[@kibon8387]

i remember these dslr back in 2011 when i first started shooting with my canon 550d. nikon kit/low end lens for some reason always looks well built when you compare it with other brand such as canon/sony at the time. but i cant seems to like the color science they have, the green on nikon camera seems "too green" for me.

[@kerc]

That a850 made me realize I really need to go out with my a100, a couple Maxxum lenses, and take some nice photos. It's a lovely camera. 🙂 I only hate that there's no way to know the shutter count on the a100! On an un related matter, I've tried to find some of the cameras shown in recent videos in the eBay shop but they're not there. Do you sell on other places like Mercari?

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hey! I have a few dozen I need to list, but have already listed and sold the rest! The more in demand cameras normally sell within 48 hours of listing

[@88Spector]

Enjoy your videos. What do you use to check your shutter counts? I use mostly Canons.

[@pricklypearcamera]

I use a few depending on the Canon model, EOScount, shuttercount.com, and there are a few paid services I used to use that charged $.99 or $1.99 to check your shutter. There are some models that don't display the data.

[@silverstreettalks343]

Nice to see the Nikon J1 there. I had a couple of them, and found them better than a point and shoot in low light, and a great travel camera -- until the lenses packed up. But so many strange design and marketing decisions! The Nikon name might attract buyers, but the cameras were designed by a team of drunken bandicoots.

[@pricklypearcamera]

😂haha! Drunken bandicoots,I love it.

[@Undermeman]

Hi Kevin, what is your opinion on the Ricoh GR lll x point-and-shoot? Also, I really enjoy your videos!

[@pricklypearcamera]

I have used a bunch of Ricoh's over the years, but haven't used the GR III X personally. I have seen a lot of reviews and videos on it though. Neat sensor, and appears to be a great street photography cam. I have seen some rumours around that the replacement to the IIIX will be potentially with a 28mm lens instead of 40, but given Ricoh's production schedule, might not be out for a few years!

[@Undermeman]

You never gave me your opinion?

[@pricklypearcamera]

​@@Undermeman It's a bit tough to give a thoughtful opinion of a camera I haven't personally used, but specs wise, with it's super compact form and large sensor, built in ND, and stabilization, Plus it's really cool in cam B&W settings, I think it's a solid choice, and it would be a camera I would personally be happy shooting with.

[@Undermeman]

@@pricklypearcamera thanks for your input, it’s much appreciated

[@josephmcgrath6814]

Hi Kevin, I just want to thank you for the entertainment you provide to me and I am sure to many of your followers. During each of your episodes you point out that your internet sight is provided down below and I went there looking for it, because you seem to have a lot of bridge cameras on your show and I thought I would see if you had something I might like. I saw a Canon Powershot SX420 in red which I liked and purchased it on Sunday the 21st. Since I purchased it on your site I have no confirmation of the purchase except a pending charge on my card. Can you somehow assure me that the camera is now mine and you are sending it to me. A bit concerned...thank you Joe McGrath

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi Joe, I did respond twice to your ebay messages, i did receive the order and shipped out this morning! Thanks again

[@andrewcomerford9411]

I love my K-50, a VERY nice DSLR, but mine is in sensible black.

[@Bueolmutz]

Hi Kevin. I am wondering if you would share how you find these camera lots.. I live in Denmark, and I have been trying to search for auctions but have not found anything so far that resembles these you show here. I am an amateur photographer myself, and to get to know more cameras and flipping some too I would appreciate a hint on where to start looking. Best regards. Bue.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi, well I would say about half of the auction items I buy are region specific local pickup only. As for the other half, there are estate sale auctions that often have camera equipment, eBay (of course), Charity shop Auctions, Government liquidation auctions (there are a number of those here in the US where surplus product is sold).

[@Bueolmutz]

Thank you very much for the answer. I guess being such a small country is the main reason we don't have mutch in the way of estate sale and bulk auctions on used stuff. I have been fortunate to find some used cameras from thrift shops, about ½ og those in working order. That's actually where I started out the hobby with a collection of Takumar glass. However. Only something similar to Craigslist (I believe that's what it's called over there) is the only alternative to ebay if I want to shop somewhere locally. I will keep looking though, the hunt is highly addictive as I am sure you agree 😂 Hopefully I can also turn a bit of profit as I mature in the knowledge. Keep it up. Greetings from across the big blue. Bue.

[@Bueolmutz]

​@@pricklypearcamera❤

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi Bue, that’s unfortunate! Sounds quite a bit trickier over there than here in the US. And I agree on the Hunt! It’s by far my favorite part of the job! 🥳

[@himeccms893]

Regarding the pentax K50: wouldn't the lens be of "no value" because of the solenoid problem rather than the body because that's where that thing is? When it comes to solenoids, I'm reminded of the Sony Infrared magnet hack- see if you can work it by poking the lens around with a stacked magnet...

[@pricklypearcamera]

I just tested the lens on a Pentax KX that works fine, and the lens works well. Here's a video I found on replacing it and it's a part inside the body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enWYk2WklNCkbck

[@himeccms893]

@@pricklypearcamera in this age of mirrorless lenses, I forgot that manual lenses has a body with solenoid actuator that physically pokes at the lens' aperture mechanism to get it working.

[@dorfschmidt4833]

Oxidation is an euphemism for rust.

[@unbroken1010]

Thanks genius. Btw blm and Zelinsky are scams

[@simonejohnson7349]

What online auctions do you use for purchasing cameras?

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi, I get these from a variety of places online. eBay occasionally like that first item. Some government liquidation auctions, Online with local pickup only (caring transitions), and a few others.

[@Paco8502]

Do you usually replace light sealing on old film cameras if it's really bad or just sell them AS IS and point it out in the description? To me it seems to be a real ordeal to do it every time?

[@pricklypearcamera]

I don't replace light sealing, and yes, labor intensive- I sell almost all film bodies AS IS, I just don't do huge volume in film and am not nearly as familiar as digital! :)

[@ShadyJay77]

Gold shutter button

[@pricklypearcamera]

Good call!

[@sergeantcrow]

😀

[@ericd1084]

Which one is the holy grail?

[@pricklypearcamera]

Depends on the eye of the beholder I suppose! For me it was the A850 as I just so rarely see it and it's a really cool camera to shoot with.

[@sillk963]

Great video as always, Kevin. One note, though - the camera jitter from having someone hold your camera is a bit distracting.

[@1967cat]

How do you combat bots (with 0 feedback) from bidding on items you sell on ebay?

[@pricklypearcamera]

I used to do primarily auctions on eBay as a way of selling up until about 4 or 5 years ago when I went exclusively buy now- which requires payment prior to confirming purchase. So that's really helped out. Honestly, what you ask is why I stopped running auctions in the first place-so many non paying bidders! Too add- In your selling preferences once you've sold 20 or 30 things I think there is an option to block bidders with less than 5 or 10 feedback? That might help with the issue.

[@1967cat]

@@pricklypearcamera thank you!

[@Suhaira-bt1iu]

Do you ever come across a camera in a lot that you like so much you end up keeping it for yourself? If so, which ones!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Sure do! From untested lots, I've got a Panasonic GX85 that I shoot with pretty regularly. Lovely little M4/3 camera. Possibly my most recent favorite is the Nikon D750 DSLR body that I pulled out of a lot pretty recently. Was going to list it, but have been using it too much!

[@Lostinthecitysea]

If not eBay, where are you buying the cameras?

[@pricklypearcamera]

I use a large variety of sources-garage sales, estate sales, local auctions, gov. auctions, thrift stores, B2B, pawn shops, and a few more. I do also buy occasionally on eBay.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

such a shame that Samsung left the camera market,. their cameras and lenses were excellent, and the design was streets ahead of the competition

[@pricklypearcamera]

Quite right! They had a good run of about 6-8 years of innovative cameras before they stopped production

[@tictac9074]

Agree! I have an extremely tiny Samsung that I got used for a song. It shoots beautiful photos

[@riotrob]

They were pricey, and had a limited lens selection. Though I think what really killed them was their adoption of h.265, which was not really supported by anyone yet. We were all downloading sketchy conversion programs just to get the files in a usable format.

[@androgyne_sander]

Buying individual (expensive) digital cameras offered as is or untested is very risky. I would be very cautious with that. Ask yourself whether you can fix it if it turns out to be a DOA or whether it's worth it selling it as defective.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Yep, 100% agreed.

[@AndrewLaSane]

Your tripod grew legs

[@pricklypearcamera]

It did indeed, my son helped film the intro! His hands were a bit shaky, but I appreciate the help whenever I get it haha!

[@AndrewLaSane]

@@pricklypearcamera he was just going for the documentary/cinema verite feel 📹

[@52701970]

The use of these cattle shoes goes back to prohibition here in the U.S. it is nothing new.

[@streetdocuments4452]

I am working on a film photography project taking photos at baseball games over the spring and summer. Hoping to make a photobook at the end of the season. Going to use a variety of film cameras.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Awesome, sounds like a really cool project!

[@streetdocuments4452]

I might be interested in that Sony A850

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hope to have it listed in the next few weeks!

[@zoltanvarga1967]

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