What's the reasonable price to get an used ZI body?

[Ellen Pei]

Hi, I am considering to buy a ZI body these days.
I see price around $1000 on ebay.

How much did you pay for your ZI body?
Is there anywhere else I can buy an used body now?

Thank you!

🙂

 

[kshapero]

$1000 is a very good price, very good,

 

[elshaneo]

If I remember correctly, there were quite a few being sold before on the RFF classifieds around 800 USD to 1100 USD depending on conditions 🙂

 

[Carterofmars]

I'm looking for 1200.00 for mine. Mint and includes brand new grip from Adorama used once. 🙂

 

[ReneSpudvilas]

In Japan the prices are 600-800 for noticeably used, 1100 for near new.

 

[thegman]

I paid about £550 GBP for mine. It's practically mint. I do think one with a grip is a nice idea if you want to use a tripod though, the tripod bush is on the side of the camera making it difficult to get the camera straight, especially if your tripod is cheap like mine. The grip moves the tripod bush to the centre of the camera.

 

[Neare]

I picked up a limited edition body on ebay that had only 3 rolls run through it for $800USD. This was before Zeiss's little price increase however.

 

[Bob Michaels]

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How much did you pay for your ZI body?
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What other paid in the past will only be a very rough guide as prices vary based on supply vs. demand, strength vs. weakness of your local currency, and motivated seller vs. motivated buyer.

I have 2 ZI bodies bought in great condition for less that the lower end here that just about everyone here mentioned. But it was when the US Dollar was stronger and I waited patiently for a very motivated seller. But I could not replace them now for what I paid for them.

Check the KEH price for the current market. Other than the occasional transaction involving a very motivated seller or uninformed buyer, they pretty much set the market.

 

[danielschwartzkopf]

I just sold a like new condition ZI for 750 here a couple weeks ago...

See, sometimes you find deals (or stupid people like me who undervalue for a quick sale!)

 

[Steve M.]

Don't undervalue undervalueing Daniel! I hate auctions/sales that drag on and on, and have realized that getting a speedy sale is much less stressful than waiting for something to sell. I'd rather have the quick small money than the slow bigger money.

 

[Ellen Pei]

Thank you for all your help!!!
One more question, how can I trade here?
Contact seller, then use paypal?

 

[whitecat]

If you can find a very clean one for $800.00 it's a deal.

 

[danielschwartzkopf]

Don't undervalue undervalueing Daniel! I hate auctions/sales that drag on and on, and have realized that getting a speedy sale is much less stressful than waiting for something to sell. I'd rather have the quick small money than the slow bigger money.

Heh, thanks for the reassurance. I usually feel the same way, and honestly it isn't like the difference of a hundred dollars or so is really going to get me THAT much closer to being able to afford an M9!

 

[Ellen Pei]

Hope that Daniel can get M9 soon!!!
: )

 

[mpve]

I do not know how much you value to have a new camera but you can buy a NEW ZI for €999,= here ( http://www.fotomundus24.de/shop/zeiss-ikon-kameras-c-384_382.html )

 

[Ellen Pei]

Finally I found a mint one for $750 from a dealer !!!
I am looking for a ZM 35/2 lens now 🙂))
I can't wait to take pictures...!

 

[thegman]

Consider the CV 35mm f/1.4 lens too, it's very good, cheaper and a bit faster than the ZM.

That's not to criticize the ZM, I'm quite sure it's a great lens and really looks the part on the ZI.