The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
p.1 #1The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
Jul 13, 2026 at 08:05 AM
p.1 #2The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
I'm waiting for $1800-1900.
Jul 13, 2026 at 08:50 AM
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p.1 #3The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
campy wrote:
I'm waiting for $1800-1900.
There's always one
I'm waiting for $1800-1900.
There's always one
Jul 13, 2026 at 08:58 AM
p.1 #4The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
The a7RV is $3300 new. $2100 is not bad for used if in great condition. Does it have any warranty?
EBH
EBH
Jul 13, 2026 at 09:08 AM
p.1 #5The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
MikeEvangelist wrote:
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
If its so good, why did you upgrade
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
If its so good, why did you upgrade
Jul 13, 2026 at 09:08 AM
p.1 #6The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
If you have edu access, you could got them for $2450 2 years ago
Jul 13, 2026 at 09:13 AM
p.1 #7The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
The A7RV is by far the best deal going on the used market. I recently sold one of mine and was about to sell the other. By some stroke of what I now think is luck I can’t find the battery charger for it so haven’t listed it yet.
Maybe this is some higher power’s way of telling me not to sell it as it is truly a great camera and a ridiculous value for what they are currently selling for used!!
Maybe this is some higher power’s way of telling me not to sell it
as it is truly a great camera and a ridiculous value for what they are currently selling for used!! Jul 13, 2026 at 09:33 AM
p.1 #8The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
MikeEvangelist wrote:
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
Although you may not like the amount that they're selling for, it's doubtful that you'd get more for it further down the road.
Don't fall into the trap like I did and have 4 second bodies because on the used market, they weren't worth what you thought they should be.
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
Although you may not like the amount that they're selling for, it's doubtful that you'd get more for it further down the road.
Don't fall into the trap like I did and have 4 second bodies because on the used market, they weren't worth what you thought they should be.
Jul 13, 2026 at 09:37 AM
p.1 #9The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
campy wrote:
I'm waiting for $1800-1900.
One sold for $1850 here https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1948343/0?keyword=a7r#17065299
I'm waiting for $1800-1900.
One sold for $1850 here https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1948343/0?keyword=a7r#17065299
Jul 13, 2026 at 09:39 AM
p.1 #10The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
When you routinely see brand new ones with US warranty here on FM for $2750/$2800, what do you expect a used one, likely out of warranty will fetch? Especially when more A7RVs will be listed for sale with folks upgrading to the A7RVI. I just bought an A7RVI, will be looking for a used A7RV when it falls to $1800, as a second body for landscape/travel stuff.
Jul 13, 2026 at 09:50 AM
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p.1 #11The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
MikeEvangelist wrote:
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
I suppose this illustrates a few things:
1. The impressive rate at which new technology products lose resale value. (Worth thinking about if you are a person who buys camera gear as an “investment.”)
2. To the extent that this is influenced by the introduction of the A7r6, and the shocking willingness of at least some people to toss out the last great thing for the newest great thing that will probably get tossed out for another great thing in a year or two…
3. It is a great time to be buying a very good camera that is only a few years old and in many ways likely to produce the same results as the newer model.
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
I suppose this illustrates a few things:
1. The impressive rate at which new technology products lose resale value. (Worth thinking about if you are a person who buys camera gear as an “investment.”)
2. To the extent that this is influenced by the introduction of the A7r6, and the shocking willingness of at least some people to toss out the last great thing for the newest great thing that will probably get tossed out for another great thing in a year or two…
3. It is a great time to be buying a very good camera that is only a few years old and in many ways likely to produce the same results as the newer model.
Jul 13, 2026 at 10:04 AM
p.1 #12The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
I'm entirely happy with my a7Riva cameras and have no interest in upgrading. There just isn't enough for the sort of work I do in the new ones (v or vi) for me to make the change.
Jul 13, 2026 at 10:10 AM
p.1 #13The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
I’m tempted to get one. Will look into FB Marketplace or maybe a new one this holiday season. OTOH I might pass as I’m still loving my old 5Ds especially using modern editing software.
Jul 13, 2026 at 10:14 AM
p.1 #14The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
davev wrote:
Don't fall into the trap like I did and have 4 second bodies because on the used market, they weren't worth what you thought they should be.
No worries on that count. Two bodies is my limit.
Don't fall into the trap like I did and have 4 second bodies because on the used market, they weren't worth what you thought they should be.
No worries on that count. Two bodies is my limit.
Jul 13, 2026 at 10:21 AM
p.1 #15The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
gdanmitchell wrote:
2. To the extent that this is influenced by the introduction of the A7r6, and the shocking willingness of at least some people to toss out the last great thing for the newest great thing that will probably get tossed out for another great thing in a year or two…
Actually A7r5 is just a fancied up camera with old sensor that's just good for one thing, while A7r6 is a very good all round camera with enough forward looking technologies that should last a long while.
Were there as many people tossing out A7r4 when A7r5 came out? I don't think so.
2. To the extent that this is influenced by the introduction of the A7r6, and the shocking willingness of at least some people to toss out the last great thing for the newest great thing that will probably get tossed out for another great thing in a year or two…
Actually A7r5 is just a fancied up camera with old sensor that's just good for one thing, while A7r6 is a very good all round camera with enough forward looking technologies that should last a long while.
Were there as many people tossing out A7r4 when A7r5 came out? I don't think so.
Jul 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
p.1 #16The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
RoamingScott wrote:
There's always one
In this case at least two of us!
campy wrote
I'm waiting for $1800-1900.In this case at least two of us!
Jul 13, 2026 at 10:58 AM
p.1 #17The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
IIRC, the "used" A7Riv dropped fairly quickly with the A1 and then A7Rv. I was torn, budget wise, both the used A7Rv and A7CR were tempting. My main interest was more the evf although having grabbed an A6700 to examine the A7Rv "system" menu, subject identification, etc., upgrades, the A7Rv was a strong fiscal contender. OTOH, while some suggest either weren't much more than simple uninspiring advances, going A7Riv to A7Rvi pretty big, too. Even better finder, full rear panel movement, "body" upgrades. A fair number of things.
Is it worth $2500 more? It was for me, maybe in soft ways some, "last?" camera, 2 ff versus mixed aps-c/ff redundancy.
I'm keeping my A7Riv and A7Rvi (in transit). Used A7Rv buyers are happy, sellers, not so much.
Is it worth $2500 more? It was for me, maybe in soft ways some, "last?" camera, 2 ff versus mixed aps-c/ff redundancy.
I'm keeping my A7Riv and A7Rvi (in transit). Used A7Rv buyers are happy, sellers, not so much.
Jul 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
p.1 #18The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
EB-1 wrote:
The a7RV is $3300 new. $2100 is not bad for used if in great condition. Does it have any warranty?
EBH
MPB has a warranty period, perhpas other used business sellers, too. Private sale probably not.
Jul 13, 2026 at 11:35 AM
p.1 #19The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
RustyRus wrote:
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.If its so good, why did you upgrade
Yeah!!!! Mike, why did you spend your money without consulting *puts glasses on* RustyRus on that decision?
Don't even think in swapping cars before consulting him, OK?
MikeEvangelist wrote
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
Yeah!!!! Mike, why did you spend your money without consulting *puts glasses on* RustyRus on that decision?
Don't even think in swapping cars before consulting him, OK?
Jul 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
p.1 #20The world's gone wacky...~$2000 for like-new a7Rv bodies!!??
davev wrote:
I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.Although you may not like the amount that they're selling for, it's doubtful that you'd get more for it further down the road.
Don't fall into the trap like I did and have 4 second bodies because on the used market, they weren't worth what you thought they should be.
Lots of wisdom in this short post.
MikeEvangelist wrote
I know it's because some are upgrading to the a7Rvi and need to fund the change; but it's still crazy. The a7Rv is an incredibly good camera and it is amazing to me that they are now selling (used) for -less- than the a7CR (also a great camera, but with more limits).I was going to sell mine when I got the a7Rvi, but at these prices I decided to keep it as a second body.
Don't fall into the trap like I did and have 4 second bodies because on the used market, they weren't worth what you thought they should be.
Lots of wisdom in this short post.
Jul 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM