Rachel wrote:
crazy4thread wrote:
Rachel wrote:
crazy4thread wrote:
Rachel wrote:
Rader wrote:
I just looked on Adorama they show a 30D excellent condtion for $264 and one in E- condition for $200
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:
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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...
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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.
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Interesting, so was this on a 30D or what kind of camera were you using? thanks for sharing this information.
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Canon 60D. I've had it about a year now.
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So then maybe the issues you mentioned above are with the 60Ds not the 30D. I have had mine for 3 years and have had no problems with it. I use the on/off switch frequently and it has never failed me. I have checked out the prices on these used and i really don't think my price if off to far. Thanks again.
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