barefoot Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 How much do you think the 5D would depreciate after 2-3 months use. Non-professional use taking maybe 50-75 images per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 As mine has had less use than that, I'm sure it has doubled in value already. Any offers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofoto Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 About the same amount as the minute you leave the shop. A couple of hundred... It really shouldn't be an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham john miles Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Are you buying this camera as an investment, or to use? I've actually never seen this question asked before. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Milo, I'd be using the camera. Just wondered how much I would lose after 2-3 months use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_white2 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 You might want to consult with a tax attorney. Of course that raises the question, will his bill be higher or lower than the depreciation? One thing's for sure, if you're a pro, both the depreciation and his bill are deductible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben z Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 " How much do you think the 5D would depreciate after 2-3 months use. Non-professional use taking maybe 50-75 images per day." Stuart, the answer is it will depreciate $500 per month for the first 3 months. I am so certain of this fact that I will promise you in writing that if you buy one, after 3 months of light use I will buy it from you for $1800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_fouche Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I'd bet the retail price for a new 5D declines from its current $3300 to $2900 or so by end of January. So depreciation is on top of that, if you plan to resell it used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 It will not really depreciate that month until Canon makes a couple digital body announcements by March 1, 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potok Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 As it was case with first DRebel, price will probably go up around x-mass time, since it makes nice gift. Now what i am confused about is why 20D is not becoming cheaper. Another related question. 5D is around 3300, while 1Dm2 N is 3800. I cannot belive that there is so many people who belive that 1D is not worth that additional $500. Ok sure you get couple Mpix less but you get build and features of 1D. i just dont get it. My cameras usuallly depreciate faster then mentioned due to constant use and abuse, so i really cannot answer original question. But they do more depreciate then lens would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabeeko Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Mark: The reason(IMHO) 5D doesn't interfere with 1D MKII is because 5D is a Full-Frame DSLR, 1D MKII is not. Other than the main fact that the 1D has better sealing, most people would want the full frame for the wide angle. Stuart: Unless you buy your camera gear like it's a pack of baseball cards, I don't quite understand your question. If resale value is your main concern, I'd stick with a Leica and not use it(box it up) for about 50-75 years(then you might be seeing some$$$). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabeeko Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 CORRECTION: "Other than the main fact that the 1D has better sealing, most people would want the full frame for the wide angle." There will be consumers who will benefit from 5D's Full frame and consumers that will benefit from 1D's Sealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_carruthers Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I've found digital SLRS retain their value fairly well UNTIL a new model comes out. Then, they're almost worthless. I've just listed my 1Ds a couple of weeks later than I'd planned (my internet service was down) and see I've lost hundreds of $$ in that short span. But, prices stand up OK until the new model appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 <i>Stuart: Unless you buy your camera gear like it's a pack of baseball cards, I don't quite understand your question.</i> <p> Sigh. It really is a very straightforward question Steve - especially if you'd read my previous posts. <p> Thanks for replies, I was hoping for a % figure but realise its not that simple.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ryan2 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Lee, Are you seeing the resale on the 1Ds at about $3200 bucks? Where did the 1Ds start out. I see the 20D and 5D and the 1d MKIIn and 1Ds MKII as two couplets. The 5D and 1Ds MKII are both full frame and not really geared towards sports or fast action shooting. The 20D and 1D MKIIN are crop cameras built for speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_carruthers Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Mark: I'm seeing 1Ds prices down to US$2700 now on Fred Miranda. A couple of weeks ago I was seeing over $3000. I'm in Canada and even Canadians (who save GST and shipping hassles) are offering me similar amounts. This crash in prices is even worse than I recall seeing when selling my D60 and 10D a while back. Of course, I haven't been keeping a spreadsheet and graphing the numbers, but it is really quite alarming to see the price of what was a US$8K camera dropping like a stone. Possibly there are many others out there whose only interest in the large, heavy and complex 1Ds was the full-frame sensor. - and now they have the 5D. I'm hoping the day has finally arrived when I can buy a digital SLR that is not a huge compromise. Say what you will, but 6 and 8 megapixel, cropped-frame cameras were always "not quite good enough" for a lot of work. With the 5D I get a decent file size and get my wide-angle lenses back. And, it is a reasonable size and weight. (It'll never replace my Leicas, but that's another story). The bottom line is MAYBE we finally have a (usefully small) camera that will not be totally obsolete in a year. So, maybe 5D prices will hold up better over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vespa Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I am looking at another angle. would a prosumer (me) with a decent amount of success trade in the 1Ds (1 year old)for the 5D. I already own the 10D. BH offered me $3000+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_carruthers Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 William:When did B&H offer you $3000? Maybe I should give them a call for a trade-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_mackey Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 No Kidding B&H offered me 375.00 for a Mint 10D with grip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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