I am done...and my Canon stuff is for sale

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/22/2006 07:35:36 PM · #1

Due to decreasing levels of serotonin in my brain I am taking a break from this thing called photography and selling my stuff. Thx dpc fer yr luv.

Actual shipping costs will be added to prices...my gear is very very clean and has been well cared for.

For Sale:

Canon 1d (Mark I)
incl. extra batteries, cables, straps, box, etc.
Excellent condition, brassing in usual spots, 60k actuations
$1400 CAD
SOLD!!

70-200 f/2.8L
US11104
incl. tripod ring, hood, caps, soft case and Hoya UV filter
Excellent condition, recently cleaned/checked by Canon.
$1300 CAD
SOLD!!

16-35 f/2.8L
UR0906
incl. hood, caps, soft bag, and Hoya UV filter
Excellent condition, recently cleaned/checked by Canon.
$1400 CAD
SOLD!!

1.4x TC II
US0201
incl. caps, soft bag
Excellent condition
$280 CAD
SOLD!

Photoshop CS (Windows)
unopened/unregistered in original box (sealed)
$350 CAD

Make an offer:
LowePro Nova 4 AW (navy/black - looks very newish)
550EX FlashSOLD!

It's all gone. Thanks DPC!

Message edited by author 2006-05-23 16:22:34.

ace flyman

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/22/2006 07:41:17 PM · #2

keep your stuff for awhile and take a break. You do good work. If its this site thats pushing you that way, don't give up. Whats on here isn't ness. what you would do in the real world......Good Luck....ace

xianart

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

05/22/2006 07:41:36 PM · #3

i'm so sorry to hear you're done. whyn ot just take a break and try again in a bit?

however, if you're truly done, how much would you like for the tripod? (i'm in nova scotia, but have connections in ottawa...)

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

05/22/2006 07:45:03 PM · #4

is shipping to the US expensive? If it's regular I might be interested in the 322RC2 head if it's being sold separately from the tripod.

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/22/2006 07:52:30 PM · #5

You've got mail!!!

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

05/22/2006 07:54:50 PM · #6

That's ok man...sell it and make the right choice next time...

::cough:: ::cough:: ::NIKON:: ::cough::

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

05/22/2006 08:10:59 PM · #7

Hey Mike,
I know you mind may already be made up, but... we all go through "creativity cycles"... evidence my recent contribution level :-P
The time will likely come again when you want to express yourself through photography. Not necessarily to please voters, but to please yourself. More than enough reason to keep the equipment around.
Best of luck on whatever direction life and your creative muse takes you; we hope we'll continue to see you around DPC.

I Enjoy Ham

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/22/2006 08:13:35 PM · #8

cough smack dave in the head cough cough

CANON ROCKS

(sorry to turn this into a nikon canon thing)

(now back to the auction

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/22/2006 08:23:45 PM · #9

Originally posted by kirbic:

Yup, what he said....

I haven't touched my camera in more than 2 weeks!!!! (gasp!)

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

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

05/22/2006 09:56:59 PM · #10

Man, don't sweat it Mike. Take a break and some time off photography before selling all your gear.

I also am having a rough go photographically. I had started a photo-a-day project on my b-day in 2005 and kept it up for seven months. Then work (lots of overtime) and the winter blahs crept in. To top it all off, I'm studying my ass off for a huge job interview coming up. Absolutely no time available for photography. I haven't shot or edited anything since early Feb. Getting to the point that I'm forgetting all my PS tricks. Feeling pretty bummed.

But, I know that, when I have a bit more free time, I'll start shooting crappy photos again cuz I like it.

Anyway, hold off on selling yer toys. Just do something else for a while and come back to photography when you feel like it.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

05/22/2006 09:59:00 PM · #11

Thanks for the kind replies and PM's everyone...

I went from taking photos almost every single day in 2005 to almost no photos so far in 2006. When I say "I'm done" I mean that I'm not planning to pursue my career in photojournalism any further. I am grateful for the work that I was able to do so far but haven't had any desire to do any work professionally for several months.

My 1d is too bulky to use casually so I'm selling it all and lightening the load in hopes that I re-discover my love for visual storytelling by using a camera that I can carry around with me more often.

The nice thing is that lenses don't change much in price so I can always repurchase again in a few months.

Message edited by author 2006-05-22 21:59:44.

Elmakias

Canon EOS-5D

05/22/2006 10:01:58 PM · #12

what does CAD stand for?

05/22/2006 10:02:11 PM · #13

Also, sorry...I've removed my tripod. It's a fantastic tripod that will be expensive to ship and I will probably keep using it eventually.

My apologies.

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

05/22/2006 10:02:39 PM · #14

Originally posted by Elmakias:

what does CAD stand for?

Canadian $.

roughly USD / .89 or so.

jfwolpert

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/22/2006 10:07:28 PM · #15

i have a new panasonic lumix dmc-fz30, with the built in leica lens. and a 1 gig scan disk card. i put it on my christmas list as i wanted something small, but it is too small and i cant get used to shooting with it.

it is a super camera if you like that kind of thing. i shoot with a 10d and would love to trade for something.

tlalonde

Nikon D3200

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G

05/22/2006 10:25:03 PM · #16

Don't give it up yet. I understand how this site can change your photographic drive though since I made that transformation, too. Hopefully in a year or two you will regain an interest and give it another go. It took everything to get me back into photography. My wife insisted I buy a new DSLR and transform our upstairs hall into a gallery. A friend is opening a new lighting store and wants my work on her walls. My wife's boss wants a large print of my disqualified entry in Holy Places and also wants me to shoot some food for the new restaurant. I value the opinions of the people closest to me, not those of people I've never met. You've got some talent. Use it.

05/22/2006 10:30:26 PM · #17

I should also clarify that dpc has nothing to do with this...dpc got me started with my Canon A40 two and a half years ago but over the last 6 months I've spent very little time here. Maybe I'll pull out that A40 once again and enter a challenge just for kicks.

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

05/23/2006 07:10:32 AM · #18

I promise this will be pretty much my only bump. Thx.

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

05/23/2006 07:26:54 AM · #19

I'm sorry to hear the professional side isn't working out for you - whilst many often suggest that the best career possible is doing that which you love already I'm not sure that's always the case - sometimes having to do what you love but with the restrictions of professional requirements can quickly turn it from something you love into a real chore.

Best of luck in refinding your true passion for the art.

And, oh my god, those prices are tempting but it just doesn't make sense for me to buy goods privately from that far - if anything happens to them in transit it ain't your fault and the courier won't refund so... too risky!

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

05/23/2006 09:19:01 AM · #20

1.4x and 550EX are gone.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

05/23/2006 09:26:01 AM · #21

Working on some creative financing over here, Mike. I'll get back with you in a couple of hours :)

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

05/23/2006 01:04:21 PM · #22

1d is sold.

:(

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

05/23/2006 01:23:50 PM · #23

rut roh... does this mean CINDI Has a 1d now? (shudders...)

R.