That just popped my bubble on my wardrobe....Yeah, I wouldn’t hold onto anything with hopes it becomes relevant again.
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That just popped my bubble on my wardrobe....Yeah, I wouldn’t hold onto anything with hopes it becomes relevant again.
This really doesn't make sense to me because from keeping an eye on listings for some higher end stuff it's clear both that it's selling and that the stock is limited, at least in many cases. For instance, the 500pf which a couple of months ago had ~a dozen in stock at MPB and was this past week totally out of stock at these two sites. MPB is now back up to two, only one of which actually works, while KEH still has none. BH lists three in stock.
This is jus one lens, but it really demonstrates that the idea that dealers are stuck with massive stockpiles of DSLR gear that they can't sell is not altogether true. Now, it may be true of some older lenses or certain categories of lens - maybe shorter primes, for instance (I haven't comprehensively researched all of this), but it's definitely not true of everything DSLR.
I think you are definitely correct and I would venture to say that most photographers don't engage in video whatsoever. I have been shooting for well over two decades and have only gotten serious about video in the last 3-4 years. I still predominantly do still images but also find video intriguing as well as rewarding.I really don't understand this idea you read all over photography forums that "video is the future" or that the internet is now all about video. Video has been ubiquitous all over the internet for more than a decade now it's not really more of a "thing" than it was before. Meanwhile there is very much still a place and a need for still photographs which also isn't all that much different. On top of this, I think it's pretty fair to say that DSLRs from years ago could produce better video than most of the smartphones people are using to record a lot of the video that is on the internet, and the fact is that content creators out there on Youtube and now Instagram and Tiktok have been using DSLRs for video for years and while some have shifted to mirrorless cameras, many are still happily working with their old already paid for DSLRs.
I don’t have a garage… can I bring my 21 BMW GSA over and use it?Handy BOB 1500... I had a fully dressed Indian Chief on it, didn't even know it. Alas, I no longer build bikes...
I looked at MBP UK, loads of 400E, 500E.I'm not seeing any 500 E stuff on MPB unfortunately. KEH had a few. I may be in the market for a 500pf but am keeping am eye on forum offerings for now.
In any case, I wonder if the DSLR used market isn't quite as universally low as many are suggesting. As a quick experiment I tried to figure what it would cost me if I wanted to sell all my Z mount equipment and replace them with DSLR equivalents and I think I'd probably about break even or lose a small amount rather than making any kind of profit.
Unfortunately that might be true. I wish I'd waited until Dan's copy had been listed. I bought my used one for $2k last July and it needed repairs, so total was around $2300. His is in much better shape. If anyone is "on the fence ", I can't recommend it more highly.Folks like to site a popular lens like the 500 PF.
Well...............a highly regarded member has had his 500 PF for sale for over a month here and on another forum.....Under $1900 ......not one person interested. Recently reduced even more. Reality is the market is pretty saturated and interested buyers for used gear is quickly shrinking.
This resonates with me. I've been on the fence about keeping vs selling my 500 PF (in like-new shape), and after seeing equally good versions offered for the prices you mention (that include box and case which I don't have) I decided to sell to a used house for not much less than I expect to net in a private sale after price negotiation, pp fee and shipping.Well...............a highly regarded member has had his 500 PF for sale for over a month here and on another forum.....Under $1900 ......not one person interested. Recently reduced even more. Reality is the market is pretty saturated and interested buyers for used gear is quickly shrinking.
I might have reached out had I known it was still an active listing. I tend to assume anything more than a week old is no longer active. Honestly this one was far enough down the page that I don't think I saw it. I purchased one last week from a different source.Folks like to site a popular lens like the 500 PF.
Well...............a highly regarded member has had his 500 PF for sale for over a month here and on another forum.....Under $1900 ......not one person interested. Recently reduced even more. Reality is the market is pretty saturated and interested buyers for used gear is quickly shrinking.
You really should not assume a listing over 1 week is inactive....... All it takes is a PM to verify the listing is still current. And we do ask that members mark the items that are sold - and most of them comply with that request.I might have reached out had I known it was still an active listing. I tend to assume anything more than a week old is no longer active. Honestly this one was far enough down the page that I don't think I saw it. I purchased one last week from a different source.
Disappointing for sure, but sadly that’s the marketplace. One has to consider the opportunity cost of carrying slow moving inventory. Mirrorless equipment comes in and leaves fairly quickly (higher demand), whereas DSLR items may sit around for days, weeks, months before a prospective buyer is found. If you’re in business, you can make money either by selling lots of lower margin things quickly (read mirrorless), or fewer items at higher margins less frequently (DSLR).A friend of mine went to Midwest Camera in Columbus, Ohio and was offered these prices for equipment in excellent condition. One must make a profit but this “offer” is pretty insulting.
I am well aware of the ins and outs of business so no need to try to justify this to me. Just a word of warning to those who are considering trading your equipment to a dealer.
$10 ea. for TC14II and TC17II
$300 for 200-500
$250 for 14-24 f2.8
$250 for 70-200 AF-I
$250 for D810 with battery grip
$300 for D500 with battery grip
$900 for 500PF
No - you just took the middle man out of the equation and did the work yourself!I was offered $9700 by one and &10,450 by another. I sold all my Nikon gear for $18,340 on my own. That is why it’s insulting.
I think you did a very wise thing.I had a Z9 for about a year, I quickly bought a Z8 when it came out and loved it. I looked at online prices and saw that there was quite a lot of Z9 cameras listed for sale. I got creative and offered it to someone in trade. I got part of the payment in cash and part in trade to go on workshops with this person. He's happy and I'm happy. I think given the amount of stock for sale we have to get creative to sell what we have. For dSLR gear I usually get a price for selling to one of the companies and then offer it up for sale at somewhat above that price as I do like to think that my old but very good gear is making someone else happy. I don't like gear just sitting around around gathering dust.
I think you are definitely correct and I would venture to say that most photographers don't engage in video whatsoever. I have been shooting for well over two decades and have only gotten serious about video in the last 3-4 years. I still predominantly do still images but also find video intriguing as well as rewarding.