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p.4 #1 · Killing the 1D mark III

epphoto wrote:
buddyRoland wrote:
I remember paying the maximum on the 50D only to watch it drop $200 within months of its introduction. It happens and the 1dMk3 has been out a while. Besides, I for one will be on the look out for a good priced 1dMk3 myself. Who knows by that time the 1dsMk4 might show up. You never know what Canon's up to but one's pain is another's gain.

I cant wait to see the price on a 1Ds 5

maybe $10,000.00

Are you talking about the Mark 4 or 5 here?? In another post you also say the prices are dropping before the Mark 5 is out?? The Mark 4 isn't even out so why would the Mark 5 have anything to do with prices of the Mark 3??

This has happened all along, a new camera comes out and the old ones are worth significantly less. I think its great that the prices are dropping, I'm looking at a Mark II or IIn they are getting down around $1000 now for a pro body. Same thing happens with any electronics like computers, my 3 yr old top of the line laptop is maybe worth $500 but to buy the equivalent top of the line now would cost over $3000.

Lenses can be an investment but camera bodies certainly are not. You use them for as long as you want and either sell them or keep them as a backup and get the next camera that meets you needs.

Nov 01, 2009 at 09:13 PM

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p.4 #2 · Killing the 1D mark III

keithreeder wrote:
epphoto wrote:

Do you really want to know who is making the market forces??

I'd love to know, so - please - share your knowledge...

You can find it in the first chapter of any good economics textbook.

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Nov 02, 2009 at 12:31 AM

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p.4 #3 · Killing the 1D mark III

yeah i hate that ppl are dumping a wonderful camera for ridiculous price. it makes the 1d3 look like a "pos"...

i tried to sell mine here and other places... ppl totally low ball me, and then i see posts where ppl sell their bodies for 2100 here? that is just plain ridiculous. no way am i selling my 1d for almost the same price as a 7d (canadian price for 7d is 2000+taxes...) 7d is nice but it aint a 1dm3 thats for SURE.

i ended up keeping my 1dm3 ... absolutely perfectly working body. ... it will remain a wonderful body alongside my new 5dmark2.

anyway.. for those of you who bought a 1dm3 for 2100-2500... ENJOY IT. well done taking advantage of the situation.

Nov 02, 2009 at 01:14 AM

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p.4 #4 · Killing the 1D mark III

datadump wrote:
yeah i hate that ppl are dumping a wonderful camera for ridiculous price. it makes the 1d3 look like a "pos"...

Good to see you staying in the same spirit as the OP...

Nov 02, 2009 at 01:21 AM

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p.4 #5 · Killing the 1D mark III

Yes, but an awful lot of crap gets written about this camera on these boards - & mostly by people who don't own one but nevertheless feel the need to opine.

Nov 02, 2009 at 01:24 AM

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p.4 #6 · Killing the 1D mark III

datadump:
...for those of you who bought a 1dm3 for 2100-2500... ENJOY IT

Are you aware that Lozeau in Montreal was selling new 1D mkIII cameras for C$3400 some time ago?

Nov 02, 2009 at 01:33 AM

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p.4 #7 · Killing the 1D mark III

Threads like these make me glad that my camera is made of wood. The only thing I have to worry about is termites. Since cameras became computers with lens mounts, we will forever be forever locked into cycles of upgrades and massive loss of value for the obsolete equipment.

Nov 02, 2009 at 01:45 AM

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p.4 #8 · Killing the 1D mark III

There is no end to the excitement here.

Cheer me up... just got a 1D III this week !!!!

Nov 02, 2009 at 02:01 AM

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p.4 #9 · Killing the 1D mark III

Cheer up mfoto, it's an amazing camera - you're going to love it!
(As requested

But, happily, I'm being honest. Form your opinion based on your experience with the camera, not the blather that's posted on the internet!)

Nov 02, 2009 at 02:03 AM

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p.4 #10 · Killing the 1D mark III

ahh Kiwi... you are a good man

You see I feel better already.... and I'm also eyeing out that 24 1.4L II for the 5D II so the Mark IV thing will have to wait.

Nov 02, 2009 at 02:11 AM

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p.4 #11 · Killing the 1D mark III

mfoto wrote:
Cheer me up... just got a 1D III this week !!!!

Sensible people think the mkIII is a terrific camera.

But only because it is.

Nov 02, 2009 at 02:32 AM

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p.4 #12 · Killing the 1D mark III

Actually the price of the 1DIV made me decide that my 1D3 was here to stay! Not only would I not part with my 1D3 for $2300, but based on the specs, I can't see how the 1DIV is going to get me an additional $2200 worth of quality. I have a 1DsII If I need the extra MP, but for most of the work I do 10MP is more than enough.

Nov 02, 2009 at 03:29 AM

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p.4 #13 · Killing the 1D mark III

Bernie_King wrote:
Actually the price of the 1DIV made me decide that my 1D3 was here to stay! Not only would I not part with my 1D3 for $2300, but based on the specs, I can't see how the 1DIV is going to get me an additional $2200 worth of quality. I have a 1DsII If I need the extra MP, but for most of the work I do 10MP is more than enough.

You obviously don't shoot low light sports in gyms lite by candlelight. I'm more then happy to put my strobes away and walk into a gym 5 minutes before a game and shoot, rather then arrive an hour early to setup and aim strobes to have usable images even with the fastest of glass. 6400ISO is nice, but having cleaner 6400 and above is what I need. This weekend I shot 6400 ISO F2.8 1/320th on a football field, 1/320th is not fast enough to stop action in football, but its either underexpose or motion blur to get usable shots.

Matt

Nov 02, 2009 at 03:40 AM

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p.4 #14 · Killing the 1D mark III

1D3 price will go up significantly once mk4 ships ($5k) and mk3 is no longer in supply. 5D prices have risen $500 on the refurb front alone since 15 months ago! That makes no sense at all or tells you canon could clean up with a cheaper FF camera.

Nov 02, 2009 at 08:17 AM

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p.4 #15 · Killing the 1D mark III

mfurman wrote:
datadump:
...for those of you who bought a 1dm3 for 2100-2500... ENJOY IT

Are you aware that Lozeau in Montreal was selling new 1D mkIII cameras for C$3400 some time ago?

yes and it wasnt for long. its right back up there now. not sure why they gave them away like that... whatever the case is, its not anymore.

Nov 02, 2009 at 12:50 PM

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p.4 #16 · Killing the 1D mark III

ChrisDM wrote:

You can find it in the first chapter of any good economics textbook.

Thanks for that Chris - I have actually studied economic theory so I'm not entirely uninformed the subject, but I'm fascinated by the way the OP chose to phrase his point as if he was uniquely privy to some great, world-shaking truth, so I'd still like to hear his "revelation"...

Nov 02, 2009 at 02:05 PM

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p.4 #17 · Killing the 1D mark III

LMAO

camera's are not an investment. They drop in value after you buy them.

Nov 02, 2009 at 04:49 PM

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p.4 #18 · Killing the 1D mark III

keithreeder wrote:
ChrisDM wrote:

You can find it in the first chapter of any good economics textbook.

Thanks for that Chris - I have actually studied economic theory so I'm not entirely uninformed the subject, but I'm fascinated by the way the OP chose to phrase his point as if he was uniquely privy to some great, world-shaking truth, so I'd still like to hear his "revelation"...

I figured you did Kieth, my intention was to support your request for this "revelation" as well.

Chris Miller
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Nov 02, 2009 at 04:59 PM

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p.4 #19 · Killing the 1D mark III

datadump wrote:
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datadump:
...for those of you who bought a 1dm3 for 2100-2500... ENJOY IT

Are you aware that Lozeau in Montreal was selling new 1D mkIII cameras for C$3400 some time ago?

yes and it wasnt for long. its right back up there now. not sure why they gave them away like that... whatever the case is, its not anymore.

Canon Canada had a IDIII CPS special for $3780 that expired at the end of August. CPS dealers receive a 10% discount, so it appears Lozeau was selling the camera at cost (though may have been taking advantage of some additional discount offered to them by Canon).

Nov 02, 2009 at 07:35 PM

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p.4 #20 · Killing the 1D mark III

You can't pry my two 1DIII's out of my hands for anything right now.
I'm not saying the 1DIV won't be incredible, but I've got two bodies working perfectly right now and I'm in no mood to learn a new camera or put up with a camera that came from the typical bad new batch of cameras that will be recalled in a couple months.
You guys work out the problems, if you don't mind, I'll be on board with the IV in a year or so.

Nov 03, 2009 at 02:21 AM

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p.4 #21 · Killing the 1D mark III

Breitling65 wrote:

Agree, I wouln't sell mine mk III for such money, I would better let him die when his time is over ... What you saw is toy collectors changing their gear from one to toy to another

Versus what you're seeing here, whiners who can't believe their mkIII's are worth so little and are jealous because they can't afford a new mkIV?

What else would warrant insults like the above to anyone wanting to buy the new body?

Nov 03, 2009 at 03:25 AM

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p.4 #22 · Killing the 1D mark III

abqnmusa wrote:
LMAO

camera's are not an investment. They drop in value after you buy them.

True but they are somewhat an investment. It's kind of like if a Farmer buys a Tractor. Is that tractor an investment?

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Nov 03, 2009 at 03:40 AM

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p.4 #23 · Killing the 1D mark III

rd4tile wrote:
Versus what you're seeing here, whiners who can't believe their mkIII's are worth so little and are jealous because they can't afford a new mkIV?

What else would warrant insults like the above to anyone wanting to buy the new body?

I think it's extraordinary that people can have enough money to buy a pro body, and yet not understand what will happen to its value, and in a short period of time.

I bought my mkIII used, but know that it will continue to depreciate quickly. That's what happens, it's like water running downhill.

Nov 03, 2009 at 03:40 AM

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p.4 #24 · Killing the 1D mark III

Dawei Ye wrote:
True but they are somewhat an investment. It's kind of like if a Farmer buys a Tractor. Is that tractor an investment?

It is, but mostly for the utility it provides, not its capital value.

Nov 03, 2009 at 03:43 AM

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p.4 #25 · Killing the 1D mark III

OP, talk to me in about a year's time, the 1dmk3 will be selling for 1500 or less, don't get a heart attack hearing that price or cry me a river now, will you ? ??

. 1dmk2's are selling already for ~$850...reality check. Last year this camera(mk3) was selling ~$3200 around the same time, get a grip.

Nov 03, 2009 at 03:44 AM


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