Canon 550D
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What I meant was that if you stay with the 500D, the resale value will drop even further with the release of its replacement model 550D. At least the value of 550D will hold for abt a year before it is replaced by 600D. You just need to look at the prices of 40D to know that. People will prefer to buy the 50D if they can afford it, whether it is a better cam or not is another issue.
The same goes for car. Do you want to buy an outgoing model which will be replaced by a new model say in 1 month's time?
You may want to share your experience / purchases for the last 6 yrs of DSLR if you do not agree. I only made one purchase of DSLR which is the 20D for the last 6 yrs so maybe got no experience to share. I bought 20D for more than $2.2K and it is worth probably abt $400 now. It is an average depreciation of abt $300 each year.
night86mare
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guys guys,
you all speak of dslr like it is investment that you want to sell off later on quickly.
i don't get it. if you're talking about cars, fair enough. handphones, dslrs, all these relatively small ticket (note: relatively) items - not to mention integral parts of life if you are serious about getting a good one - you shouldn't be dumping them asap!
why buy a dslr to plan to sell it a year ahead?
with such a strategy, this is not an investment, this is a loss-making trend. like the people who buy whole set of canon + lens, then sell to buy whole set of nikon + lens, in the end sell all.... can imagine how much money has been lost.
my advice is, don't keep focusing on the wrong things. the camera you choose, should be a camera you like. if you're not into the hobby, and you don't know, then jolly well grow up. as an adult, you should be able to think clearly whether this is just a passing fad or a honest interest that you will remain committed to for more than just 5 seconds.
Like what night86mare said...
Unless you are buying DSLR to put in dry cabinet and sell off after a period of time, depreciation should be the last thing to worry.
Actually, there is some sense in rolling these new DSLR. Its like a rental. I guess there are 2 types of DSLR buyers:
1) Buy latest and sell off a year later to buy the new latest DSLR. Considers the drop in price when selling as wear and tear. Good for heavy users or users with money.
2) Buy the latest and use it for several years and then jump to a new DSLR which is several generations ahead. Good for light users or users with less money.
I would guess majority are type 2) while some will go for type 1).
1) Buy latest and sell off a year later to buy the new latest DSLR. Considers the drop in price when selling as wear and tear. Good for heavy users or users with money.
2) Buy the latest and use it for several years and then jump to a new DSLR which is several generations ahead. Good for light users or users with less money.
I would guess majority are type 2) while some will go for type 1).
I am type 3!
3) Buy used DSLR and learn to use them. Suffering from very little depreciation. Great for student or Budget conscious users.
I am happy with my 2 x 350D. Both body cost lesser than a brand new 500D body. lolx
In a sense. Not so much considering drop in price as wear and tear, but consider the $ lost as rental or cost per day/shoot/shot.
Eg.
Buy 500D in June 2009 @ $1299
Sell 500D in Jun 2010 @ $899
Buy 550D in June 2010 @ $1299
Lose $400 in 1 year.
Or "rent" the 500D @ $1.10/day
If brought it out for 5 shoots in that 1 year, then "rent" the 500D @ $80/shoot
If shot 10,000 shots, then paid $0.04/shot
For some, that might be within their "tolerable spending" range so there's no right or wrong here.
Maybe, due to the hype and every body wanting to upgrade to the latest model, there are higher demands.
As it's a new model, prices are rather fixed and there will be lesser supply of the used sets. So there will be more competition between consumers for the used set. Hence raising it's value?
With canon is releasing a new camera just short of a year(500-550), the value of older models will drop even more each year following a new release.
Whats worse is when u happen to get older model few days before the new model's release, u straight away lose $100-$200 to the brand new price liao
icelava
Senior Member
But will your skills go obsolete? If you have been putting yourself through proper learning and practice, I do not think so.
The odds are, whatever camera you have on your hand is capable of taking pictures better than you can. As you improve in your experience and knowledge, your pictures with the same camera will improve.
The time to really upgrade is when you finally hit the limits of the camera that conclusively prevent you from obtaining that certain kinda picture.
Yup, the more you shoot, the cheaper it is per shot.
Imagine buying a $1299 DSLR and shoot 10 shots. Each shot cost you $130....:bigeyes:
So shoot more!
Imagine buying a $1299 DSLR and shoot 10 shots. Each shot cost you $130....:bigeyes:
So shoot more!
icelava
Senior Member
As the late Bob Monkhouse joked, "growing old is mandatory. growing up is optional."
You don't know just how true (and sad) this really is....
ricleo
Senior Member
that's just the basic kit lens from the 7d
Yes, Canon Jap offer 2 kits...
http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/kissx4/index.html
No more 18-200mm though...
Not sure what will Canon Singapore offers. Also, available 26 Feb 2010.
Nice picture though
with 55-250mm IS at 250mm F5.6.
http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/kissx4/index.html
No more 18-200mm though...
Not sure what will Canon Singapore offers. Also, available 26 Feb 2010.
Nice picture though
with 55-250mm IS at 250mm F5.6.
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shahrulesa
New Member
The xxxxD xxxD and to some extend the xxD are hobbyist market, they will always be ppl who wants to upgrade to the latest and 'best'. The xD market, on the other hand, is where teh users will tend to use the cam longer - even though new models are out. It is hence important, marketing wise, to keep popping out new model for the market otherwise you'd lose to the competitors. The little differentiating factors are also more important here - I have the same sensor as the 7D, bigger screen, better digic processor, can beat any pro cam etc. All just to hype to up the ego of the buyer if you ask me 
supposing u didn't buy the 20D then n gotten the 10D instead,
so it will be around $700 cheaper,
i know becos i got 2 20Ds then,
and assuming the 10D is a total write-off now,
u still r ahead by $300.
now this discussion is about money,
not taking into consideration the camera's spec.
I am not sure whether you are talking about buying used or new. My statement is made in reference to the dilemma of choosing between buying a new outgoing model or an incoming new model. As I have previously mentioned in my postings, the attraction is all the more even that the new models are launched at quite close to the outgoing model's launch price but packed with more features. Given that this is a tech product, most pple will choose the newer one. They may or may not be financially wiser according to you.
If you are using the 10D example, a more accurate comparison would be to compare prices of the 10D when 20D was launched. If 10D was indeed $700 cheaper than 20D (when 20D was first launched), then yes, I agree with you if I feel that the additional features in the 20D is not worth $700. We are not comparing apple to apple bcos they are different cams. This is not a debate between buying a new 20D or a used 20D for a lesser price.
