DSLR Prices

Nytmair · Dec 30, 2004

I reallllllllllllllllly want a DSLR just for the ability to change lenses to adapt to various types of shooting, plus the amazing quality doesn't hurt...

Anywho, I was just thinking, how long until you think the prices begin to drop? It seems that the Rebel is one of the cheaper ones around, but that's still out of my price range for now.

danalec99 · Dec 30, 2004

You will get an used 10D for the price of a 300D now.

PrimaryCanary · Dec 30, 2004

I'm sure the fall of 2005 will see the prices start to fall to probably around the $600-700 level. I mean, it started with the 10D at $1500, then the rebel at $999.99, I'm sure prices will continue to fall. Just remember, the cheaper ones aren't usually pro cameras, the D70 and D Rebel have plastic bodies (steel frames) whereas the 10D,20D have magnesium allow bodies.

Digital Matt · Dec 30, 2004

A friend at work just bought a used 10D from Ebay with battery grip and 2 batteries for $1000. You can get used Rebels for $6-700. Keep in mind the money you'll need for lenses as well, and bigger CF cards. It's never going to be "cheap".

Andrea K · Dec 30, 2004

i even think that my brother was able to get a new rebel kit for around $700

Andrea K · Dec 30, 2004

here is where he got it from, theyre in NJ somewhere so i dont no if its far for you, but here is the site anyway http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?ProdTypeList=&Sku=CNDIGRBL1855

MDowdey · Dec 30, 2004

Digital Matt said:
A friend at work just bought a used 10D from Ebay with battery grip and 2 batteries for $1000. You can get used Rebels for $6-700. Keep in mind the money you'll need for lenses as well, and bigger CF cards. It's never going to be "cheap".

thats precisely how much mine cost me. dan whats your budget?

md

Nytmair · Dec 30, 2004

well if/when I do upgrade, i'd probably be selling my fz20 to help pay, so say I get around $450-500 for that, plus the money i'm able to save in the next couple of months waiting for prices to drop, I'd have a good chunk of change. I technically can afford one right now, but i'd rather have a good chunk of money in the bank rather than go broke buying a new camera.

Digital Matt · Dec 30, 2004

Nytmair said:
I technically can afford one right now, but i'd rather have a good chunk of money in the bank rather than go broke buying a new camera.

Hehe, I just ordered a 20D, and I'll be pretty much broke

Nytmair · Dec 30, 2004

*cough*sellmeyourrebel*cough*

ooohh nice purchase
:mrgreen:

Digital Matt · Dec 30, 2004

Hehe, I would sell it to you if I weren't going to keep it and have two bodies

I get so tired of having my wide angle lens on and seeing some wildlife, and then switching real quick only to see it run away before I can get the shot. Now I'll have my 70-200 on the 20D ready to go. I'll only need to pop it on the tripod and go.

Nytmair · Dec 30, 2004

oh well, it was worth a shot.

last year I spent a lot of money on my car, so this year i'm trying to sell that, get a nice clean reliable car, and spend my money on a good camera instead