Canon 10D value - DPChallenge Forums

09/07/2004 05:53:50 AM · #1

I may have the chance of buying a second hand 10D off a friend who is going for the new 20D, about 2 yrs old in excellent condition, body only, what price do you reckon ? (UK)

Thanks.

09/07/2004 05:56:47 AM · #2

How many frames has it taken?

Check on Ebay for prices - probably the best idea..

BooZon

Canon EOS-20D

09/07/2004 05:58:17 AM · #3

Originally posted by peecee:

I may have the chance of buying a second hand 10D off a friend who is going for the new 20D, about 2 yrs old in excellent condition, body only, what price do you reckon ? (UK)

Thanks.

Between 800-1000 pound it what I found from a quick google search. Not too far from the mark in my opinion... Say 900 for a good price.

BooZon

Canon EOS-20D

09/07/2004 06:01:19 AM · #4

Originally posted by PaulMdx:

How many frames has it taken?

Check on Ebay for prices - probably the best idea..

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Ebay prices are inflated.. A mate of mine just sold a second hand 300D on Ebay for AUD$1475.00 (US$1020.00) body and kit lens.

09/07/2004 06:18:36 AM · #5

Originally posted by BooZon:

Ebay prices are inflated.. A mate of mine just sold a second hand 300D on Ebay for AUD$1475.00 (US$1020.00) body and kit lens.

I think that depends very much on location, especially when translating currency. In the UK it's likely to be more reasonable I'd imagine.

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

09/07/2004 06:32:14 AM · #6

Wow! seems to hold it's price doesn't it, thanks guys.

Edit: He has actually just said whatever his dealer offers him trade, I can have it for the same price, is that good news?

Message edited by author 2004-09-07 06:33:38.

maccers

Canon EOS-10D

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 USM

09/07/2004 06:39:39 AM · #7

theres a lot of 2ndhand 10d's going in the local classifieds paper here in dublin for between 1100 and 1500 euros.(Â£680 - 1020)

//www.buyandsell.ie

I'd say offer him Â£750 but go no higher than Â£900.

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

09/07/2004 06:39:58 AM · #8

Originally posted by peecee:

Wow! seems to hold it's price doesn't it, thanks guys.

Edit: He has actually just said whatever his dealer offers him trade, I can have it for the same price, is that good news?

I would say so since the dealer will give him a lower price than he would receive through a private sale since the camera shop has to make a profit when they turn around to sell the camera.

09/07/2004 02:16:57 PM · #9

Update,
The dealer has offered him Â£650, so that is the price I can get it for.
Any thoughts, body only remember,
& how much am I going to pay for a "starter" lens ?

09/07/2004 02:22:13 PM · #10

Originally posted by peecee:

The dealer has offered him Â£650, so that is the price I can get it for.

Go for it - great value at that price.

Originally posted by peecee:

how much am I going to pay for a "starter" lens ?

Â£80 - Canon 50mm/1.8
Â£160-300 - Sigma/Canon 75-300mm.

Those would get you started if you don't want any expensive glass.

09/07/2004 02:50:50 PM · #11

Originally posted by PaulMdx:

Originally posted by peecee:
The dealer has offered him Â£650, so that is the price I can get it for.

Go for it - great value at that price.

Originally posted by peecee:
how much am I going to pay for a "starter" lens ?

Â£80 - Canon 50mm/1.8
Â£160-300 - Sigma/Canon 75-300mm.

Those would get you started if you don't want any expensive glass.

Thanks Paul,
Just got to pursuade the good lady now :)

09/07/2004 02:56:20 PM · #12

Originally posted by peecee:

Thanks Paul,
Just got to pursuade the good lady now :)

Well that would be:

"But it's suuuuch good value.. I'll NEVER get such a good deal again.. And I've been getting REALLY good scores on DPC lately, so it'll be worth having...."

;-D

09/09/2004 06:21:14 AM · #13

Looks like I will be going for the 10D
Anyone suggest the best lens from this lot: please. bear in mind I have no lenses at present at all.

Ebay auction page

09/09/2004 06:29:00 AM · #14

How much do you have to spend on lenses?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/09/2004 07:28:52 AM · #15

Originally posted by PaulMdx:

How much do you have to spend on lenses?

Hi Paul,
Good question, not a lot at the moment, I've only just convinced my good lady to let me get the camera, so around Â£100 for starters, unless I get a good price for my fuji then I can rethink it. I remember years ago having a couple of Tamron zooms on my slr and they were quite good, so that is an option for cheaper glass I suppose.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/09/2004 09:25:42 AM · #16

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di- about $360 US or Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM- about $229 US. If you can't afford one of those, then the 50mm f/1.8 is your best bet.

09/09/2004 09:38:31 AM · #17

Thanks, but what about the ones on the auction site below ?

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/09/2004 10:40:48 AM · #18

My 75-300 IS USM is on Ebay right now ;)

This is something you must have! but worth a mail to the seller as its advertised as a 50mm f/1.8 MK1 but the box looks like it is for a MKII

09/09/2004 11:31:50 AM · #19

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

My 75-300 IS USM is on Ebay right now ;)

This is something you must have! but worth a mail to the seller as its advertised as a 50mm f/1.8 MK1 but the box looks like it is for a MKII

Thanks, I have done, I did bid on a couple but was outbid in the final seconds !
Paul.

09/10/2004 11:05:01 AM · #20

I got no reply from the seller so I didn't bid.
Can anyone tell me, can I expect a similar quality from the standard canon 1.8 MK11 as I am getting from my fuji 602 ?
If I buy the 10D it will be a while before I can get better glass.

Any suggestions other than the 1.8 if I stretch it to Â£200 ?

Message edited by author 2004-09-10 11:06:00.

09/10/2004 11:27:51 AM · #21

Originally posted by peecee:

can I expect a similar quality from the standard canon 1.8 MK11 as I am getting from my fuji 602 ?

The 50/1.8 is a VERY high quality lens. It may not have great range, but you'll be able to crop images smaller than the frame and still have great results.

Give me a minute, I'll take a sample shot........

09/10/2004 11:38:14 AM · #22

Full image:

Cropped 1:1:

Shot on ISO 200, 1/200" shutter at f/4.0 with 420EX flash to compensate for the dark, rainy day..

Edit: Changed pics to one using flash..

Message edited by author 2004-09-10 11:47:48.