Sell now or later? - DPChallenge Forums

08/13/2007 06:20:24 PM · #1

I'm really starting to look at a possible upgrade to the 30D. My question is whether I should sell my 10D now, while there is still some value in it, or wait until later. It would probably take me an additional 6 months or so to save up the rest of what I need to upgrade, after selling the 10D. (Unless a few of you have real estate to buy or sell - I could help you with that!)

I have my Sony, which is a nice point and shoot...but will I miss having the DSLR too much in the meantime? Then again, will it really motivate me to save if I know I don't have my DSLR available until I can buy?

I'm afraid the longer I wait, obviously the less the 10D will sell for. I would be selling the 10D plus two of my lenses, a couple of batteries and a CF card as a package, so I think I could get a fair amount for it - probably in the $450 - $500 range for the package.

Any advice?

Edited to add: There is no option right now to not sell the 10D to finance the purchase. I'd have to sell this one to afford the upgrade at all.

Message edited by author 2007-08-13 22:22:09.

bdenny

Sony DSC-H5

08/13/2007 06:22:17 PM · #2

Sell it to me...

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

08/13/2007 06:24:33 PM · #3

Originally posted by bdenny:

Sell it to me...

Okay...the "Buy it Now" price is $900 :) (I'll even throw in free shipping.)

I actually saw a few listed in that price range and even more. Not sure what they're thinking....but there are some less than intelligent buyers on Ebay too.

Message edited by author 2007-08-13 22:25:36.

bdenny

Sony DSC-H5

08/13/2007 06:26:02 PM · #4

I hate "Buy It Now"s...I'll start the bidding at $1

:)
ETA: but seriously, if you have to sell it, sell it. Then scrimp on everything until you can upgrade.

Message edited by author 2007-08-13 22:26:54.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

08/13/2007 06:28:42 PM · #5

Originally posted by jpochard:

Any advice?

Edited to add: There is no option right now to not sell the 10D to finance the purchase. I'd have to sell this one to afford the upgrade at all.

My advice, don't. Just keep it until you can afford to buy a new camera. It's still a fine camera which you can use and enjoy.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

08/13/2007 06:31:41 PM · #6

Do what I did when my S3 Fuji fried out inside. Go to the bank and get a signature loan, buy the other camera, pay off the loan, and keep the old one for backup. It's better than insurance for the peace of mind knowing that you will not have to be out of the DSLR game, even for a few days.
I had the smoked S3 repaired, and it is still my primary camera, so that I can keep the backup clean and not beat it up, as I keep one with me all day every day in my work truck.
I guess that I may be a little more passionate about my cameras than you though. It will be really tough to be back to P&S if you shoot much with the 10D. It gave me the DT's (digital traumas.)
edit; Thanks for the reminder, the payment is due on my loan tomorrow. : )

Message edited by author 2007-08-13 22:34:08.

08/13/2007 06:40:16 PM · #7

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

Well, looking ahead, I don't want to keep the 10D as a back up, as the lens I want to purchase with the 30D won't work on the 10D. Also, a camera is not a "need" in our financial situation, so credit is out of the question. We just don't do credit other than our mortgage at this point in our lives.

I do plan on purchasing perhaps a discounted 20D body at some point for the back up. I use my Sony as my go-everywhere type camera. Ideally, I'll have the 30D w/ the 20D back up and the Sony for P&S.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

08/13/2007 06:47:26 PM · #8

IMO, the value of the 10D won't change that much in the timeframe you're talking about. I'd say, keep it until you're ready to do the upgrade. Of course, you may find that you wind up looking at 40D instead of 30D, but that's another matter ;-)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/13/2007 06:55:59 PM · #9

Originally posted by kirbic:

:) Anything's possible

BlueZamia

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

08/13/2007 07:11:05 PM · #10

How long do you think you would be without a DSLR? I don't think I could go back to the P&S on steroids (Konica Minolta z6) for more than about 2 weeks without encountering a serious depression.

cedew

Spypen QX-O

08/13/2007 07:29:23 PM · #11

I agree with kirbic, the value of your 10D will not change much if at all. Also, I personally do not think the 30D is worth the extra 400 over your 10D. May I ask what makes you want to upgrade?

08/13/2007 08:18:14 PM · #12

Originally posted by cedew:

I agree with kirbic, the value of your 10D will not change much if at all. Also, I personally do not think the 30D is worth the extra 400 over your 10D. May I ask what makes you want to upgrade?

Sure, you may ask.

Higher resolution, much larger lcd screen, (one of my biggest problems w/ the 10D is the super small screen), compatibility with the EF-S series of lenses, higher shutter activations rating, slightly lighter weight, increase of 5 fps vs. 3fps on the 10D for continuous.

Those are the specific things that I think would matter to me.

Telehubbie

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/13/2007 08:39:07 PM · #13

The 30D is a fine camera, and seems to fit your needs for upgrade. One thing I would consider time-wise, a 40D is rumored to come out this fall (of course, it was rumored last year as well). While the 40D will come out at a "first-release" premium price and possibly out of your budget, it will drive the price of the 30D down lower, just like the release of the 30D lowered the price of the 20D... etc.

If you can hold off a couple more months to see what is released in the fall, you might be able to save some $$$ on the 30D, and maybe put that towards the lens you want. Just a thought.

cedew

Spypen QX-O

08/13/2007 08:44:12 PM · #14

I love camera gear, and have a blast trying new stuff. If deep down you think you might be the same way, then I know you can't be talked out of buying a 30D. If you view gear as tools for your hobby, I would offer a little advice.

2mp is not going to make a difference for sub-poster size prints. If you think you need more res. to get away with tighter cropping, I would suggest you consider new glass instead.

The lcd? Okay, nothing I can say there, the 30D lcd is quite nice. So is the rgb histogram.

Most of the quality lenses are still ef, though the 10-22 and 17-55 f/2.8 are great.

We know you don't really care about shutter count. ;)

We know you don't really care about a few ounces. ;)

I don't know what kind of sports you shoot, I'm guessing nothing serious or you would have a 1D, the fps difference may seem like a lot if you look at it % wise, but 3 vs. 5 rarely makes difference. Besides, have you ever had to sort through 1k photos? It sucks. I have shot some motocross, and go-karts, both fairly fast sports compared to foot sports. I have a neat photo that was taken at 3fps you can see if you like. It really is enough for most sports.

Anyway funny thing, I just sold my 30D to buy an older camera. If you are just ready for a change, then go for it. Sometimes a new bit can spark it all up again!