crazy4thread Loc: Minnesota

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I had this listed previously and had some inquiry but no buyer. I am lowering the price to 300 or best offer. Does this seem too high? Please pm me with questions, comments or information. thanks

LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)

There is going to be very little interest in a camera which has been on the market for over five years. It's like buying a TV that is five years old. Most camera's are only good for about five years before you need to up grade.

The camera only has 8mp, the LCD screen is most likely faded, and it most likely needs a maintance check. The on/off switch only last for about so long, and other things are bound to go wrong with the camera.

Think about it, you can buy a point and shoot with some manuel functions on it with 12mp for about $200.00. It will also shoot movies for you.

So my guess is you could ask about $100.00 for the camera, maybe $150.00. That's about all it's worth. You could donate it to a local school, which has a photography program for the students to use also.

BTW, my mother has that camera, and I have used it. It's a tank. Another reason people aren't going to want it.

Just remember technology changes very rapidly, and now there are camera out with more then three times the mp, your Canon 30D has.

gmcase Loc: Galt's Gulch

I went through something similar with my 20 d. Maybe consider keeping it and convert to IR? That's where my 20 d is heading I think or will use it to teach my grandson once we get past Ty asics.

1actionphoto

Hello crazy4thread,

I inquired earlier,... In response to posts I've read today,... I would be willing to offer $150 plus actual S/H(PayPal preferred). I would be purchasing this for my son who has an interest in photog. and think might be a reasonable way to start a lifelong hobby...:) Thanks and I look forwrd to your reply.

John

crazy4thread Loc: Minnesota

So how/where do you get them converted? anyone know what this costs?

1actionphoto

Ooooops,... I think you sent the converted response to the wrong HH'r,... lol I made the offer on the 30D.

Thx!

John

LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)

Go to a local camera store and talk to them about it. They may also give you a trade in value for the camera if your interested in buying a new one.

crazy4thread Loc: Minnesota

Wow, now tell me how you really feel about this camera, lol.

Rader Loc: Northwest Missouri

I just looked on Adorama they show a 30D excellent condtion for $264 and one in E- condition for $200

LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)

Which most likely means the one in excellent conditions has been refubished, LCD screen replaced, and the on/off switch replace. Not to mention updated hardware. They also most likely offer some sort of warranty on the camera. Which tells me that as a private seller you should go about 1/2 of there price. Unless you have have it updated and maintance in the past six months. And want to offer a warranty on all parts for the next six months.

Look I have a Canon 60D which is a year old. I just had a new LCD screen put on it and updated filmware installed. Thankfully under warranty. If I go to sell it I would be lucky to get $700.00 for it. I paid $900.00. The 30D is three generation agos. You can knock off about $150.00 or more for each generation. If you buy it refurbished from a store. On the open market it would be worth less.

I've taken beautiful pictures with my mothers 30D, it's a great camera. Just like TV and computers they don't last forever. So the value on one that is over three generations old is not much. Sorry, but it's the way I feel. I wish it was not so, but go ask a camera store how much they feel it worth. See what they tell you.

good luck, and tell us what your new camera is going to be. :thumbup:

crazy4thread Loc: Minnesota

Thanks for the info. I would say this one is definately in excellant condition. and it is only 3 years old not 5 so...we will see what happens. I do appreciate all the input

crazy4thread Loc: Minnesota

so I am curious, what happened that you need the LCD screen replaced after only one year? And I have not heard of anyone having to have the on/off switch replaced on their camera before...

LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)

The sutter button would not go off sometimes, so I sent it in for repair, while at Canon they updated my filmware, and replaced the LCD screen. I did not notice how much it had faded until I got it back with the new screen. Wow what a difference.

A Pro photographer, who I sometimes take lesson from, told me that as an outdoor photographer, I should always keep my screen cover as much as possible, that they fade when exposed to sun. Even indirect light. He's also the one that told me not to use the on/off switch except at the begining of the day and at the end of the day. That they are made of plastic, and people who use them constantly (like me) are in danger of breaking/wearing it out. They have a short life. Those, my mothers switch on her 30D is fine, and I've never know anyone with the problem either, he has been in the business for over 30 years, and teaching photographing to others, as well as works at a very large camera store here in town. So I figured it would not hurt anything to listen to him.

crazy4thread Loc: Minnesota

Interesting, so was this on a 30D or what kind of camera were you using? thanks for sharing this information.

LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)

Canon 60D. I've had it about a year now.