New Camera . . . Seeking advise/options. . .
May 20, 2017 18:44:54 #
Well, I finally got my new D500 . . . I've been saving for a while, and Nikon had a special sale that I couldn't resist . . . I whined to my wife and she gave me the $300 I was short (good wife). The camera was $1999 for body only a month ago . . . Nikon lowered it to $1799 . . . AND . . . Includes a free MB-D17 battery grip . . . WOW . . . Now my delema is this : I doubt if I'll ever use the battery grip . . . Makes camera too big, I don't shoot in studio or high volume sports, I'm pretty sure just having an extra battery along if needed will be all I ever need for the hiking and family shooting I do. It's normally priced at $329 . . . Should I keep it in case I ever change my mind (I doubt it) ? Or should I try to sell it for $250 or so ? It's NIB . . . Opinions ?
May 20, 2017 18:49:02 #
May 20, 2017 18:53:00 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Sell it and if you can sell it for $250 then your D500 is only $1549. What's a deal?
Should make somebody happy! Personally, I like the way they feel and they're great for vertical shots.May 20, 2017 18:56:45 #
Sell it if you're sure you won't use it.
(I have one for my Canon with a hand strap. So much more comfortable for holding & carrying the camera in my hand. Much less hand fatigue even though it does make the camera heavier. It hasn't come off the camera in years. The only bad side for me is the camera with the battery grip does not fit in my camera pouch case.)
(I have one for my Canon with a hand strap. So much more comfortable for holding & carrying the camera in my hand. Much less hand fatigue even though it does make the camera heavier. It hasn't come off the camera in years. The only bad side for me is the camera with the battery grip does not fit in my camera pouch case.)
May 20, 2017 19:04:35 #
May 20, 2017 19:25:00 #
I would sell it but not before trying it for a few photo excursions first. Then you will know positively whether you will like it or not. After you sell it I would give the money back to your good wife. That way she will be better next time.
Dennis
Dennis
May 21, 2017 06:50:27 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
AK Grandpa wrote:
Well, I finally got my new D500 . . . I've been sa... (show quote)
Sell it here or Ebay or Craigslist. It will sell.
May 21, 2017 07:19:02 #
AK Grandpa wrote:
Well, I finally got my new D500 . . . I've been sa... (show quote)
I would sell it if it brings $250. On the other hand, if you use it, people may think you are using a D5 ;)
May 21, 2017 07:23:13 #
AK Grandpa wrote:
Well, I finally got my new D500 . . . I've been sa... (show quote)
You got an excellent deal. I see Adorama still has that pricing. Some people buy a grip for every body because they like something big. I don't. Since you don't think you'll ever use it, sell it. You should easily get $200 on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=nikon%20MB-D17%20battery%20grip&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
May 21, 2017 07:31:39 #
Based on your description of your preferences, sell it! Enjoy your new camera!!
May 21, 2017 07:31:55 #
May 21, 2017 08:32:10 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I'd sell the grip. Nikon batteries are great but do get a spare. I have two grips and I removed both of them.
May 21, 2017 09:09:12 #
dennis2146 wrote:
I would sell it but not before trying it for a few photo excursions first. Then you will know positively whether you will like it or not. After you sell it I would give the money back to your good wife. That way she will be better next time.
Dennis
Dennis
May 21, 2017 10:48:32 #
There is some reason they want to sell the camera. Sales are down, it is being replaced, or other factors. Nikon gets top prices for their cameras, and others can do the same or better, such as Sony. Your money. Remember, the photographer takes the picture, not the camera.
May 21, 2017 11:06:44 #
If you don't think you'll need it, sell it. I've wasted too much money on stuff I thought I'd need but didn't. By the way, what is the waterfowl down at Westchester Lagoon?
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