Fuji Used x-pro2 with mark on sensor - should I keep it?

[Benzy]

Would you keep a used camera with a mark on the sensor, try to negotiate the price down, or just send it back?

I received a used x-pro2 from a major NYC retailer. The item was rated 9 and cost $1399. I inspected the sensor immediately and there was some major streaks as if a shoddy attempt at cleaning it has been made. I was able to blow out some dust but what concerns me is a speck/mark in the sensor. If you look at the pic it's at the upper-mid left edge. I think it is a permanent mark.

No evidence in the images other than when using a tele at f/10 and down I see a black dot at the Lower Left of the image, which I think corresponds to the mark. Do I have that right, or is it unrelated/dust in the lens?

Kind of bummed because the camera is in otherwise stellar condition with about 2400 estimate clicks (from file #'s). And I just can't stomach paying $300 more for a new one.

 

[Lightmancer]

It's not of merchantable quality. Send it back.

 

[Benzy]

That what I'm thinking. Will take a major haircut if I am to ever sell this.

 

[Lightmancer]

And you will always know its there every time you use it; it will prey on your mind and sour the user experience. Reject it and move on.

 

[pdk42]

It could just be a streak left from cleaning. I'd call them and say you're not happy but would be prepared to keep the camera if they can sort out the streak. They need to cover postage of course.

 

[Covey22]

Would you keep a used camera with a mark on the sensor, try to negotiate the price down, or just send it back?

I received a used x-pro2 from a major NYC retailer. The item was rated 9 and cost $1399. I inspected the sensor immediately and there was some major streaks as if a shoddy attempt at cleaning it has been made. I was able to blow out some dust but what concerns me is a speck/mark in the sensor. If you look at the pic it's at the upper-mid left edge. I think it is a permanent mark.

No evidence in the images other than when using a tele at f/10 and down I see a black dot at the Lower Left of the image, which I think corresponds to the mark. Do I have that right, or is it unrelated/dust in the lens?

Kind of bummed because the camera is in otherwise stellar condition with about 2400 estimate clicks (from file #'s). And I just can't stomach paying $300 more for a new one.


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Before you send it back, are you wiling to try and clean it yourself? It looks like a good cleaning (3 - 4 swabs) might get the job done.

 

[Luke]

I'd send it back....if you're only paying $300 less than a brand new one, you're entitled to a clean one....inside and out.

 

[Benzy]

Thanks for the replies. I filed an RMA claim and requested they pay for return shipping.

Started weighing the cost of a new xp2 vs xt2 and I decided to try an xt2.