Canon 7d
Oct 24, 2016 09:34:50 #
vince39426
Loc: Mississippi
I may have an opportunity to buy a Canon 7d with a 50mm lens and 3 battries for $150 - $200. Would this be a good deal?
Oct 24, 2016 09:42:17 #
Your kidding, right? If it is in good condition and you don't buy it, I and everyone else on this forum probably will for that price. Check out the used cameras on the internet.
Oct 24, 2016 09:53:51 #
If it really is in good condition and it works, I would certainly buy it! I had a 7D that I sold when I upgraded to the 7DII. It was a great camera!
Oct 24, 2016 09:59:08 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
For that price I hope its not hot. If you can buy it don't wait or it will be gone . What do you know about the 50mm lens?
Oct 24, 2016 10:31:38 #
Run, fly, beg, but buy it. (providing it is in good condition)
Here is a link to sold listings on eBay for a 7D.
Good luck,
Mark
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?clk_rvr_id=1113922398280&adpos=%7Badposition%7D&rlsa=kwd-19060879405&geo_id=10232&MT_ID=8&crlp=%7Bcreative%7D_2416792&cmpgn_id=41625459&query=used%20canon%207d&keyword=used%20canon%207d&device=c&crdt=0&ad_grp=1626526298&ul_noapp=true&_nkw=used%20canon%207d&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
Here is a link to sold listings on eBay for a 7D.
Good luck,
Mark
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?clk_rvr_id=1113922398280&adpos=%7Badposition%7D&rlsa=kwd-19060879405&geo_id=10232&MT_ID=8&crlp=%7Bcreative%7D_2416792&cmpgn_id=41625459&query=used%20canon%207d&keyword=used%20canon%207d&device=c&crdt=0&ad_grp=1626526298&ul_noapp=true&_nkw=used%20canon%207d&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
vince39426 wrote:
I may have an opportunity to buy a Canon 7d with a 50mm lens and 3 battries for $150 - $200. Would this be a good deal?
Oct 24, 2016 10:37:17 #
Vince - at that price (and as others mentioned) if the camera works, the price is a steal ... I spent some time on your earlier question this morning about image results from an XSi. Having made much the same jump years ago from XTI to 7D, you'll be surprised at the following: a) how much more complex the 7D is; b) how much larger and heavier the 7D is; c) how much larger the images files are; and d) how little difference in the images. That said, the 7D has a shutter rated at 150,000 vs 35k to 50k for the Rebel line. You also can shoot confidently to ISO-3200 for useful images where your XSi couldn't shoot higher than ISO-1600 and images at the setting were virtually worthless. The 7D is a better overall camera. But, you need to be a better overall photographer to have the improvements in the technology transfer into improvements in your photography.
Oct 24, 2016 10:40:48 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Vince - at that price (and as others mentioned) if... (show quote)
As usual, a great response with lots of information.
Mark
Oct 24, 2016 13:39:44 #
Just two words (assuming everything works and the condition is good) - Buy it! (soon, before someone else discovers it). BUT, check it out thoroughly, including looking for bent pins in the CF card slot. Take some shots, and make sure all functions work, because 7D bodies are going for $500-600 without lenses here, so that price is one of those "too good to be true" sort of deals. An excellent, solidly built camera - I shot one for years, and when I go back and look at the shots, I'm always pleased.
Oct 24, 2016 13:50:54 #
vince39426 wrote:
I may have an opportunity to buy a Canon 7d with a 50mm lens and 3 battries for $150 - $200. Would this be a good deal?
Yes, that would be a VERY good deal(especially the $150)!!!
SS
Oct 25, 2016 07:44:42 #
Oct 25, 2016 08:11:26 #
I am using a 7D camera. It's a fantastic camera. Don't hesitate another minute. If that camera is in good condition grab it.
Oct 25, 2016 13:19:44 #
vince39426 wrote:
I may have an opportunity to buy a Canon 7d with a 50mm lens and 3 battries for $150 - $200. Would this be a good deal?
In either case, if you don't buy it, I WILL! Send me the info... :-) Cheers.
Oct 25, 2016 13:22:58 #
Even without the batteries, or the lens, and even if it is a bit beat up, if it works it is a good deal. Just make sure the guy selling it isn't looking over his shoulder for the cops!
Oct 25, 2016 13:27:02 #
You don't have to outrun the cops - just the guy. 
Mark
Mark
LFingar wrote:
Even without the batteries, or the lens, and even if it is a bit beat up, if it works it is a good deal. Just make sure the guy selling it isn't looking over his shoulder for the cops!
Oct 25, 2016 13:37:05 #
vince39426 wrote:
I may have an opportunity to buy a Canon 7d with a 50mm lens and 3 battries for $150 - $200. Would this be a good deal?
That's a smoking deal if the body is in good condition. Also, if you can, check the shutter count. The shutter count to a dslr is like the odometer on a car... very important to have that information.
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