As the world’s largest platform dedicated to buying and selling used photography equipment, MPB has long been a bellwether for trends in the second-hand camera market. We recently caught up with the company’s founder and CEO, Matt Barker, to get a clearer picture of what photographers are currently looking for—and what’s moving fastest off the virtual shelves.
Interestingly, it’s not the big, high-ticket items that are dominating demand right now. According to Barker, the current hot spot is firmly in the entry-level category. Whether it’s budget-friendly DSLRs, compact mirrorless cameras, or general-purpose lenses, it seems that photographers—both new and seasoned—are snapping up accessible gear at a rapid pace.
Barker notes that while the more exotic, high-end telephoto lenses aren’t seeing quite the same flurry of activity, more modestly priced telephoto options are proving to be a hit. This could be down to a surge of interest in wildlife photography at home, with many hobbyists pointing their cameras at their own gardens rather than heading out on photo safaris.
For photographers sitting on older beginner gear that’s gathering dust, now might be the perfect time to turn that kit into cash—or trade up for something new. With MPB’s platform offering instant quotes and a straightforward selling process, it’s never been easier to offload unused kit and put the money toward a more advanced upgrade.
You can watch our full conversation with Matt Barker in the video below to hear more about MPB’s insights and the shifting behaviours of photographers in today’s market. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, the second-hand space is more dynamic than ever.
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