$400. xe-1 bodies?

[jsrockit]

Reply to the poster above about depreciation. Have you calculated how much a M3 or Canon 7 has depreciated? They cost about $300 in the 1950s, which was like about $3,000 today. They now are about $400-$1,000, and have been at that price for a long time.

It's like asking someone in 1954 if they cared if their $13 Argus was going to depreciate. I don't care how much a $600 camera depreciates (but sure would on a $7,000 M9). Do you care if your refrigerator, microwave, TV, Computer, wristwatch, car, etc., etc., depreciates? No, these are throw away items. You get 5-10 years use out of them, they break, you buy the newest thing.

Not sure if you are replying to me, but I'm actually with you. I don't care about depreciation (especially in digital cameras where I'd be spending similar cash on film), I was simply stating that 60% + depreciation in 2 years cannot be considered holding value.

 

[goamules]

No, I was talking to Margu. But I concur with you.

 

[dpt2014]

my theory is that cameras with LCD/EVF depreciate a lot faster than cameras with LCD/OVF.

Fuji X100 is still doing well in used market and so is the xpro-1. similarly almost all DSLRs of mid range hold their value for a very long time in the used market. even Canon powershot G series with its small OVF holds its value for a long time.

Based on my observations, DSLRs hold their value reasonably well, not great, only while there isn't a replacement (e.g. 5D2 held its value until the 5D3 was released).

 

[back alley]

well my $400. xe-1 arrived today and i think it's in better shape than my original (bought new) body!
feels tighter…might be my imagination though.
nice to have a back up/extra body, more for summer shooting than frigid shooting...

 

[back alley]

and for the record…
i don't view camera gear as an investment…i don't worry about held value or used sale prices (when i'm selling)…
i think of it (my use) more in terms of rental fees...

 

[dpt2014]

Investment isn't just about money, IMO.