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Subject: Re: [OM] FF used camera bodies
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:56:05 -0500
CL?

Chuck Norcutt

Tim Hughes wrote:
> I have been monitoring CL for used FF camera bodies and it seems the
> best deals are on Canon 5D mk1.
> 
> With the 5D mk 2 out , many mk1 users are dumping their mk1's to
> upgrade to the mk2 for liveview and video, as well as Mpixel war,
> reasons. This has resulted in a sharp used price decline for mk1's.
> 
> It seems you can routinely get them in range of USD $1000-1300 on
> both CL and ebay, often with battery grip and a spare battery thrown
> in.
> 
> CL prices are often a little lower, with some units going for under
> 1k.  It seems like prices will continue to decline given how many
> people are lusting after the mk2 and also with price competition from
> Sony and Nikon, helping keep a lid on the new mk2 prices as well.
> 
> It will be interesting to see where the prices stabilize at, once the
> mk2 fever subsides. Seems like this is going to be a pretty good deal
> once it gets under $900, in the not too distant future.
> 
> Tim Hughes
> 
> 
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