Cameras2018

Sony A7 III

A clean A7 III near fair price is still a strong full-frame buy. The main risk is hidden professional wear.

Recommendation

Great deal

A clean A7 III near fair price is still a strong full-frame buy. The main risk is hidden professional wear.

Reliability

8/10

Demand

9/10

Scam probability

6/10

Higher is worse.

Price summary

Normal market price

Original MSRP: $2,000
Used average: $1,125
Fair price range: $920 - $1,350
Depreciation: 46%

Depreciation

Estimated value over time

Common problems

Inspect these before buying

High shutter count from wedding or event workhigh
Worn card slot door or dual card slot errorsmedium
Sensor dust and scratches from lens changeshigh
Loose USB-C or HDMI portsmedium
Water damage around hot shoehigh

Seller question generator

Ask before you drive there

Why are you selling it?
Are there any issues I should know about?
Can you send a video of it working?
What kind of work was it used for?
What is the exact shutter count?
Have either card slots ever failed?
Can you send raw sample files?
Are the batteries genuine Sony batteries?

Scam probability

Medium scam probability

Higher scores mean the listing needs more proof before you trust it.

Price is far below normal market value
Seller refuses a public meetup or local pickup
Listing uses stock photos only
Seller will not share a serial number or proof of ownership
Seller adds urgency pressure or says other buyers are waiting
Seller asks for payment before pickup
Answers are vague, copied, or avoid basic condition questions

Buying checklist

Use this at meetup

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Get shutter count before meetingTake test shots at several aperturesTest both memory card slotsInspect sensor with a flashlight at an angleCheck IBIS by half-pressing shutter with a lens attached

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