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Price drop on other Canon DSLRs with release of 5Dmk III??
I’m considering purchasing a 60D or a 7D, but I’m wondering if the prices might drop with the release of the 5Dmk III. I’m thinking probably not, but wondering if anyone has any predictions.
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With the release of every new model, the older ones get cheaper. Right now the mark II is $2200. It used to be $2500. See? It’s already cheaper. I expect to see it drop below $2k to about $1800 before you won’t be able to buy ’em new anymore.
Jonathan Ziegler
https://www.electrictiger.com/
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Right, I figure the price of the 5D mkII will drop, but I am wondering specifically about the 7D and the 60D.
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Well, consider this: how often will you really use it? A couple days a month? Every day? Rentals are as cheap as $100 or less for a weekend for a 7D (depends on where you live and how close the rental place is). A lens or 2 will cost more, of course and some include batteries and some don’t. Point is this: rather than wait around for a camera to get cheap, rent it cheaper than you can buy and you don’t get stuck with yesterday’s technology.
Besides that, check pawn shops, ebay, and craigslist. I know people who have gotten smokin’ deals in all 3 places (even thrift stores!) if you don’t mind used.
Jonathan Ziegler
https://www.electrictiger.com/
520-360-8293
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