Boost Your Photography With MPB’s Range Of Used Kit | FashionBeans

This will come as no surprise but we’re an image-conscious bunch here at FashionBeans. We live in a visual world where everyone’s a content creator, and where your fit pics are as important as the clothes you wear in them.

All of that means that having good camera equipment at your disposal is more important than ever. Making pro-grade equipment more accessible, affordable and sustainable, MPB is a photography marketplace making a difference. MPB is a platform for the photo community where visual storytellers of all kinds can trade used photo and video kit, from DSLRs and lenses to ring flashes, tripods, and every other accessory you could need.

It’s more than an eBay for photographers, though. When you buy a used camera from MPB, it will first be inspected by the team’s in-house product specialists to ensure it’s in good working condition, and it comes with a six-month warranty for extra peace of mind.

Flex Your Creativity

Buying used camera equipment is a great way to get into photography and at MPB, you can also trade in the kit you’re no longer using when your skills improve and you’re ready for an upgrade. MPB, which has headquarters in Brighton, Brooklyn, and Berlin, was founded on the knowledge that thousands of unused cameras gather dust in drawers and on shelves when their users outgrow them.

The platform recirculates around 300,000 items of used kit every year, connecting a global creative community in the process. It hosts masterclasses for groups of photographers as well as hosting practical advice on its website to help you flex your creativity behind the lens.

As well as an affordable way to explore photography, MPB also represents a more sustainable way to buy and sell. Its circular model extends the life of every piece of equipment on sale, and with each purchase, you can take some pride in the fact that you’re not adding to the world’s mountain of electronic waste but doing something positive about it.

The idea is catching on. In a survey by MPB last December, more than 60% of people said they’d be happy to receive a used gift in a good condition. So, with the holidays again around the corner, we’ve picked out some of the best photography gifts you can give this year, for loved ones …or just yourself.

For next-level fit pics

Good style deserves a place on the grid, but off-the-cuff phone shots will never be as good as fit pics captured with a dedicated rig. Instagram’s file size has gradually increased over the years and now, you can post crisp, high-resolution images captured by high-end DSLRs with little down-scaling. It’s also worth investing in a tripod for stable imagery and interesting angles.

For the avid content creator

Whether you need a ring bulb to up your selfie game or a DSLR with good video capture for better Reels and TikToks, MPB has everything you need for on-point social content.

For budding YouTubers or those with growing audiences, look for vlogger-friendly cameras: compact designs that shoot in 4K and come with good autofocus, as well as a range of settings and filters.

For the enthusiastic newbie

Making the jump to DSLRs can take some adjustment but beginner-friendly models make it easy to explore your visual style. Look for the highest ISO and megapixels you can get at your budget and settings like eye AF, where the camera detects eyes within your frame and autofocuses on them to help you get a better image.

Mirrorless cameras are usually a more expensive alternative to DSLRs, but they’re also more compact if you’re going to be on the move a lot.

For The Serious Photographer

One of MPB’s biggest selling points is the sheer range of equipment it stocks. Whatever your style – from street photography to landscapes to drone-based filmmaking – the site will have what you need at more accessible prices than buying new.

The spectrum of lenses on offer means you can also take your passion in new directions, while there’s also a wide variety of photography accessories, from flashguns and filters to drones and VR cameras.

Final Verdict

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or just want to upgrade your social content, investing in used camera equipment lets you explore your creativity for less. MPB’s extensive range and dedicated technicians ensure you’ll get exactly what you need, whatever your level and whatever imagery you’re passionate about creating.