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Would you like to sell your used gear for instant payment or trade it in for new or used equipment — safely and quickly?
In the past week, we’ve purchased cameras and lenses from our customers all across Italy.
How to sell or trade in
What do you want to sell?
📝 Want to sell or trade in your gear remotely?
Fill out the online form in just a few clicks!
- 📍 Choose the RCE store you’d like to send your request to.
- ⏱️ You’ll receive a valuation within one business day.
✨ Simple, fast, and secure.
Shipping: fast, safe, and free
📦 Free shipping for your gear – choose the option you prefer:
- 🚛 Home or office pickup with insured courier
- The courier comes to you, picks up the package, and insures it. Zero hassle!
- 📬 Drop-off at a partner delivery point affiliated with the courier.
- Bring your package to the most convenient partner store — no need to stay home waiting for the courier.
✨ Simple, fast, and secure.
Deal completion
📦 As soon as your gear arrives at the store, our technicians will inspect it 🔍 and you’ll receive a confirmation email 📩.
💰 If you’re making a direct sale
👉 You’ll receive your payment the same day via bank transfer 🏦 or, if you prefer, as an RCE voucher 🎟️.
🔁 If you’re trading in with a balance due to us
📧 We’ll send you an email with payment instructions for the difference.
📦 Then you’ll receive another email with your shipment’s tracking number 🚚.
🔁 If you’re trading in with a balance in your favor
📧 You’ll receive an email with a copy of the bank transfer 🧾
📦 Followed by another email containing the tracking number of your shipment 🚚.
🔁 If it’s an even trade
📦 You’ll directly receive an email with the tracking number of the item you purchased ✅.
Choose the RCE Foto service
No wasted time
More than 116.000 customers have already avoided the hassle of writing ads and negotiating with complete strangers.
Secure transaction
Deal directly with the expert technicians in our 18 stores: quick valuation, secure transaction, and insured shipping.
Immediate payment
You’ll receive your payment via bank transfer the same day your gear arrives at the store.
How to check your camera’s shutter count
How to check your camera’s shutter count
Internal button procedure to check the shutter count
- Turn off the camera.
- While holding down the MENU button, turn it on:
- When the screen lights up, release the MENU button.
- Press the MENU button once more.
- Go to the Setup Menu (last line, the one with the wrench icon).
- Enter the LCD Brightness setting (third line).
- On the screen where you adjust brightness, press INFO, then OK. The display will go black and show the camera model name.
- Then press, in this exact order: Up, Down, Left, Right, Shutter, Up.
- You’ll see the first of three information pages, which you can scroll through with the arrow keys.
- On page 2, you’ll find the shutter count, labeled as SM or R.
- The S value shows the number of flash activations, and U indicates the number of ultrasonic sensor cleanings.
- Insert the SD card
- Make sure the camera is set to single-shot mode
- Press simultaneously: ON + AF/AE LOCK + PLAY icon
- Then press twice in sequence: PLAY icon + MENU/SET + Left arrow
- The entry showing the shutter count is labeled SHTCNT
- Insert the SD card
- Make sure the camera is set to single-shot mode
- Press simultaneously: ON + AF/AE LOCK + DISP (Display)
- Then press twice in sequence: AF/AE LOCK + MENU/SET + Left arrow
- The entry showing the shutter count is labeled SHTCNT
- Insert the SD card
- Press simultaneously: WB + PLAY icon + AF/AE LOCK + ON
- Repeat twice in sequence: Left arrow + MENU/SET + AF/AE LOCK
- The entry showing the shutter count is labeled SHTCNT
- Insert the SD card
- Make sure the camera is set to Aperture Priority mode (A)
- Take a photo
- Turn the camera off
- Press simultaneously: PLAY icon + AF/AE LOCK + ON
- Go to MENU → SETUP (wrench icon) → page 5 → select “ERR CODE DISP”
- Press MENU/SET again
- The entry showing the shutter count is labeled SHTCNT
Our numbers
We’ve found a new home for 416.659 used cameras and lenses.
With a catalog of 20.861 items, we offer the widest selection of used photographic equipment in Europe.
In the past week, we’ve purchased cameras and lenses.
We buy photographic equipment from all over Europe — for instant payment or as a trade-in toward new or used gear.
Every used item sold contributes to environmental savings.
Every used item sold creates an environmental benefit by avoiding the production of a new product.
What our customers say about us
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Mauro De Benedet21 October 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
great experience, fast, efficient, product as proposed.... very good
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Francesco Bottoni21 October 2026Simply perfect. Kindness, politeness, and professionalism at the highest levels. They do their job and do it well.
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Darling Boachie21 October 2026Excellent service, courteous and professional. 100% recommended.
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Elena Alberio21 October 2026Very satisfied with my purchase. Excellent value for money and excellent delivery times!
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Adriano Soldatini20 October 2026Super fast shipping, item in perfect condition. Professionally packaged. EXCELLENT!
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Orson Flanagan20 October 2026Posted on Google
Fabio Maderna20 October 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I'm pleased to confirm that using DHL for deliveries within Europe is extremely efficient: the goods were delivered in 2 days!
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giovanni a. maria ferrara20 October 2026Posted on Google
Shekina Machado Teixeira20 October 2026They give great advice, are super friendly and always smiling. (I love the Italian accent 👀)
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Claudio Ciseria20 October 2026Super precise and very fast in everything. A truly efficient shop. Thanks for everything.
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ZhiQiang Wang20 October 2026Posted on Google
Tommaso Nibbi20 October 2026I recently purchased a Canon EF-S 24mm lens from RCE Padova and was very satisfied with the experience. The product arrived exactly as described, in good condition, and met expectations. I really appreciated the professionalism, helpfulness, and care shown during the purchase process, as well as the care taken in managing my order. It's always a pleasure to buy from specialty stores where you can sense expertise and passion for photography. I will definitely keep RCE Padova as a reference for my future photography purchases. Recommended!
(Translated by Google, see original)Posted on GoogleTommaso Nibbi20 October 2026I recently purchased from RCE Foto Bologna and was very satisfied with the experience. The staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and very professional. The product I purchased was exactly as described, offering excellent value for money. I particularly appreciated the professionalism and attention to detail, both during the purchasing process and in the handling of the order. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for photographic equipment, whether used or new, with the peace of mind of knowing they're dealing with competent and passionate professionals.
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Walter Bellapianta (walterig)20 October 2026Posted on Google
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Francesco Montanari (Carburano)20 October 2026Posted on Google
Luca Minardo20 October 2026I recently purchased a used lens through the RCE website. The item, sold as "as new," actually has some scratches that are not described (as found upon delivery to the RCE dealer in my city), therefore not reflecting the conditions described in the ad.
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Rinaldo Zanone20 October 2026Impeccable service: material arrived on time, well packaged and compliant with what was described on the website.
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Francesco De Sanzuane20 October 2026Perfect item, as described; very fast and well-organized shipping. I will definitely buy from them again.
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Michele Durante20 October 2026Posted on Google
Piergiuseppe Cancellieri20 October 2026Excellent as always, although unfortunately this time I had already sold the item I wanted to trade in RCE, but Marco Anzani was prompt and kind as always. There will be another opportunity soon; RCE is now a sure thing.
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Franco Amato20 October 2026Excellent lens purchase. Good price, excellent quality. I'm really happy.
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Stefano Tampieri19 October 2026I purchased a camera body and two lenses in excellent condition, truly like new. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Highly recommended!!!!!!
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MARCO FANTONI19 October 2026Kind and friendly staff, very available for technical consultations.
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Cristian Noro19 October 2026Available to provide information and item in perfect condition as described
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Alberto Ramponi19 October 2026Posted on Google
Riccardo F.18 October 2026I recently purchased a Panasonic Leica 15mm f/1.7 in excellent condition. Communication was prompt and friendly, shipping was very fast, and the equipment was in perfect condition. The price was reasonable, especially considering the warranty. RCE, as always, is a go-to for used photography!
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Dario Franzelli18 October 2026Posted on Google
Richard CLAIRO18 October 2026Great service! Kudos to Vincenzo for his attentiveness and helpful advice. I purchased a black Fuji X100v in perfect condition (4800 clicks) with a 2-year warranty. I'll definitely be back for another Leica purchase. Happy shooting!
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Francesco Viola18 October 2026Probably one of the best chains of used photographic equipment. Very satisfied.
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