S5Pro - is it here yet

[yanyewkay]

I think 6MP is more than enough for A3. I know because I have printed a number of 16 inch by 20 inch prints using the humble D70 and the results are tack sharp, even at close range. And those were shot with the kit lens. I feel the result could have been even better if say a sharper lens like the 50mm 1.4 was used instead.

6 megapix is definitely enough. I've done a job that printed the output from a D70 to a wall picture about 6m on it's longest edge. viewing distance being about 1m away, no pixelation of output could be seen. Someone even commented if it was painted.

 

[yanyewkay]

Quite a bit I must say. What I meant is the camera's ability to hold its resale value 2 or 3 years down the road.

It is a non-denial fact.

in terms of absolute dollar value, I would say u will lose more buying a high end body.

a D70 body bought 2-3 years ago at $1700 are selling around $500 in B&S, while a D2x bought around the same time at $7000(?) are selling around $4500 now.

simple search in B&S,

D100 sells for $1200 (advertised) usually will be lower upon bargaining by buyers. Assume the cam was sold for 1200 as indicated.

IIRC, D100 sold for $2700 when new? depreciate $1500 (44%)
I sold my D70 recently for about $800 (not in CS obviously), bought at ~$1700 new.. lost about $900 (53%) I could have lost more if I sold it in CS.
D2x example given above? buy 7K sell 4.5K -> 35% depreciation

between losing 53%, 44% and 35% i rather lose 53% anytime :bsmilie:

 

[Paul_Yeo]

If not planning to sell, will not lose $ right? :embrass:

bcos me plan to use my d2x till it up the lorry, say nearly 10 years

 

[Andy Ang]

Best is use till 9yr, 11mth. Then sell just before it goes up the lorry. :bsmilie:

 

[yanyewkay]

If not planning to sell, will not lose $ right? :embrass:

bcos me plan to use my d2x till it up the lorry, say nearly 10 years

10 years ah.. :bsmilie: your sensor still can use? oh yah.. if don't sell means lose 100% that's the worst liao.. :bsmilie:

 

[aimlessfool]

i think whatever camera you own, just make the best out of it such that your $1700 or even $7000 would be worth paying for.

 

[Fundee]

bought my s2pro for $3200, market rate now is about $500. i make $ XXXXXX with it. . . so whats my lost? what percentage i lugi ???

 

[photobum]

I know the market rate for s3pro very well cuz I was trying to sell my MINT condition s3pro 3 months back WITH warranty somemore... I am sure you cannot get $1800....

No BS; a mint condition, used S3 Pro was selling for $1800 at Camera Xchange about a month ago. It was sold within 2 days! There was what I heard from the boss.

 

[Andy Ang]

Wind, try selling your S3 at $1600 loor. :bsmilie: *waiting eagerly*