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p.3 #1 · Killing the 1D mark III

jerrykur:
Where? I have a credit card ready!

It was on B&H Used a couple of days ago and last week as well. Check this

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=15488&N=4294182649+4291570227

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p.3 #2 · Killing the 1D mark III

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Oct 31, 2009 at 01:23 AM

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p.3 #3 · Killing the 1D mark III

jerrykur wrote:
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You mean like my $3000 5D (Orig price $3200) that sold for $1400 right after the 5DMK2 was announced.

On the other hand, Adorama is asking $1800 for a refurbished 5D

http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DR.html?searchinfo=5d

and refurbished 5d cameras were selling for $1500-1725 on e-bay recently.

The lowest price for a new 5D was ~$1850 (Dec 2008).

Oct 31, 2009 at 01:25 AM

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mfurman wrote:
jerrykur wrote:
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You mean like my $3000 5D (Orig price $3200) that sold for $1400 right after the 5DMK2 was announced.

On the other hand, Adorama is asking $1800 for a refurbished 5D

http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DR.html?searchinfo=5d

and refurbished 5d cameras were selling for $1500-1725 on e-bay recently.

The lowest price for a new 5D was ~$1850 (Dec 2008).

I suspect people are willing to pay a bunch more for a refurbished unit with warranty. I know I would.

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Oct 31, 2009 at 01:58 AM

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Oct 31, 2009 at 03:49 AM

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p.3 #6 · Killing the 1D mark III

jerrykur wrote:
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No, but it wasn't worth only $750 in 10/2004 when the 20D was released. It was worth probably closer to $1200. That's the OP's point, that your 10D didn't drop nearly 50% when the 20D hit the shelves. The 1D3 is taking a hit that hasn't been seen before.

You mean like my $3000 5D (Orig price $3200) that sold for $1400 right after the 5DMK2 was announced.

Ok, I suppose I stand corrected.

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:11 AM

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p.3 #7 · Killing the 1D mark III

jerrykur wrote:
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epphoto wrote:
Why people killing the camera at buy and sale forum
They selling it for $2,300/2,400 and the new one is around $5,000.00
Very stupid if you ask me for such of good camera

Funny, people has always assumed new cam is twice as good as the older one.

Meanwhile, in XXD camera land the previous one is always superior to the latest one. I can't wait for the 60D to come out so people will start appreciating the 50D.

Anyone think there might not be another xxD camera now that the 7D is here?

I thought that at first but it is positioned well between the Rebel series and the 7d. There is enough difference in price to justify it's existence (at the moment). I don't think you'll see a 60D for quite some time though.

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:13 AM

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p.3 #8 · Killing the 1D mark III

Xandervt wrote:
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The 7D is likely also driving down used 1D mark III prices.

I chose a 7D over a used 1D mark III. I am focal length constrained and like the crop-ability of the 7D and the nice IQ.

I have the 1d3 and one thing for sure. The IQ from a 7d isn't as the 1d3. Lots of posts here prove that .

Completely different cam's try both and you will see the difference. Like a mercedes E class compared tot a ford focus. The focus isn't bad but the a completely other car than the E-class.

Personally I think the auto focus issue, what absolutely was a negative issue gives the 1d3 such a bad name that all good things were shadowed. I've got the 1d3 for about 3 months and it's a very good tool. Fast, sharp focus, punchy true colors. Much much better then my 30d who was very acceptable.

Like an E-Class compared to a Ford Focus? Hardly. More like a BMW 5-Series compared to an M3.

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:24 AM

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p.3 #9 · Killing the 1D mark III

Rats are to Sinking ships as Photographers are to 1D3s.

I'll be keeping an eye out for a cheap 1D3 in good condition.

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:55 AM

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epphoto wrote:
Why people killing the camera at buy and sale forum
They selling it for $2,300/2,400 and the new one is around $5,000.00
Very stupid if you ask me for such of good camera

Why is it stupid to sell a camera if you like that

Or should everybody keep it just because you like the price to stay high

And the price for a new is not $ 5000. I payed about $ 3400 and that was 1½ year ago.
It's not an investment, just a tool you use in photography

Oct 31, 2009 at 07:47 AM

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racoll wrote:
Xandervt wrote:
abqnmusa wrote:
The 7D is likely also driving down used 1D mark III prices.

I chose a 7D over a used 1D mark III. I am focal length constrained and like the crop-ability of the 7D and the nice IQ.

I have the 1d3 and one thing for sure. The IQ from a 7d isn't as the 1d3. Lots of posts here prove that .

Completely different cam's try both and you will see the difference. Like a mercedes E class compared tot a ford focus. The focus isn't bad but the a completely other car than the E-class.

Personally I think the auto focus issue, what absolutely was a negative issue gives the 1d3 such a bad name that all good things were shadowed. I've got the 1d3 for about 3 months and it's a very good tool. Fast, sharp focus, punchy true colors. Much much better then my 30d who was very acceptable.

Like an E-Class compared to a Ford Focus? Hardly. More like a BMW 5-Series compared to an M3.

Have you ever used both I had the choice between a 5dm2 with some glass or a new 1d. Used both? (7d wasn't there to be honest). Bit the difference at a trial day was huge.

Oct 31, 2009 at 11:04 AM

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p.3 #12 · Killing the 1D mark III

Lars Johnsson wrote:
epphoto wrote:
Why people killing the camera at buy and sale forum
They selling it for $2,300/2,400 and the new one is around $5,000.00
Very stupid if you ask me for such of good camera

Why is it stupid to sell a camera if you like that

Or should everybody keep it just because you like the price to stay high

And the price for a new is not $ 5000. I payed about $ 3400 and that was 1½ year ago.
It's not an investment, just a tool you use in photography

Perhaps it's a matter of choice and wallet possibility. Investment for pros, tools for both. ama and pro

Oct 31, 2009 at 11:08 AM

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p.3 #13 · Killing the 1D mark III

Xandervt wrote:
Lars Johnsson wrote:
epphoto wrote:
Why people killing the camera at buy and sale forum
They selling it for $2,300/2,400 and the new one is around $5,000.00
Very stupid if you ask me for such of good camera

Why is it stupid to sell a camera if you like that

Or should everybody keep it just because you like the price to stay high

choice of what

and wallet possibility

I don't even know what you talk about in your reply ? they are selling not buying ..........
Investment is something I belive would be worth more in the future. Like stocks, options, futures and similar things. I would not invest in something I know would be worth less already the day after I bought it. It's the work of the pros that make money. Not the camera body.........

Oct 31, 2009 at 01:07 PM

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p.3 #14 · Killing the 1D mark III

Cameras are like cars now. They depreciate as soon as you buy it.
Although you can use them for as long as they function, the monetary life span is probably 6-8 years depending on the model.
So my new philosophy is to buy the best camera I can afford when I NEED a new camera and just use it. If a new camera arrives that has a compelling reason for me to upgrade, I will do so at that time. Nothing I do will change the value of these cameras so just enjoy it.
Of course the best thing would be to get a job as a photog so you can write these off on your taxes.

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:49 PM

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p.3 #15 · Killing the 1D mark III

Xandervt wrote:
racoll wrote:
Xandervt wrote:
abqnmusa wrote:
The 7D is likely also driving down used 1D mark III prices.

I chose a 7D over a used 1D mark III. I am focal length constrained and like the crop-ability of the 7D and the nice IQ.

I have the 1d3 and one thing for sure. The IQ from a 7d isn't as the 1d3. Lots of posts here prove that .

Completely different cam's try both and you will see the difference. Like a mercedes E class compared tot a ford focus. The focus isn't bad but the a completely other car than the E-class.

Personally I think the auto focus issue, what absolutely was a negative issue gives the 1d3 such a bad name that all good things were shadowed. I've got the 1d3 for about 3 months and it's a very good tool. Fast, sharp focus, punchy true colors. Much much better then my 30d who was very acceptable.

Like an E-Class compared to a Ford Focus? Hardly. More like a BMW 5-Series compared to an M3.

Have you ever used both I had the choice between a 5dm2 with some glass or a new 1d. Used both? (7d wasn't there to be honest). Bit the difference at a trial day was huge.

I have used a 1DIII on a couple of brief occasions actually, but not a 5DII. To be honest, that's my ego responding to your post...I just hate my new camera being called a Ford Focus

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:56 PM

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p.3 #16 · Killing the 1D mark III

Why is this misplaced rant here? Do you not have the slightest concept of free market economics?

This thread is quite stupid if you ask me.

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:58 PM

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p.3 #17 · Killing the 1D mark III

deepbluejh: .....slightest concept of free market economics

I am not sure where you live but I do not think that there is a free market anymore. I do not believe that you subsidize and "stimulate" heavily in "free market".

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p.3 #18 · Killing the 1D mark III

deepbluejh wrote:
Why is this misplaced rant here? Do you not have the slightest concept of free market economics?

This thread is quite stupid if you ask me.

And it's up to three pages. Deadset, it's like DPReview around here some days.

Oct 31, 2009 at 07:37 PM

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p.3 #19 · Killing the 1D mark III

I witness 1D2n price dropping from ~2,100 to ~1,300 within 6 months. Hope in half year I can find a 1D3 for ~1500.

Paul Yi wrote:
I think It'll hit below $2000 within 6 month....
I meant the used ones...of course...

Oct 31, 2009 at 08:05 PM

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p.3 #20 · Killing the 1D mark III

How does the 1D3 compare to the 7D in the high ISO IQ department?

Oct 31, 2009 at 09:33 PM

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