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Selling old gear, is it worth it ?
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To be fair the 30D is prosumer grade camera, slighty better than the 20D.  I just gave my old 20D to a young man, whose older sister is a very decent photographer.  When I discussed settings, crop factor, FOV, and other basic considerations, I was impressed with his comprehension, for someone without a DSLR of his own.  He has a new dog, has become a traveling musician, and I dare say will have the opportunity to see and photograph things that I never will!  I even threw in three lenses, including an extra 50mm/1.8 mark ii, the Plastic Fantastic!  I told him you can profession results with that lens, and I believe it's true.  I warned him don't be fooled by its Cracker Jacks toy prize appearance.  In return I got a big drum, the type that are very popular with the young crowd.  Sort of goblet shaped and very nice looking.  I gave him a 28mm/2.8 manual focus prime and an old telephoto zoom. 

 

I felt good about the deal.  This guy has the brains and personality to get some very good photos.  And I got a cool looking drum.

 

It's lenses that are hardest for me to part with, but I felt better presenting a complete kit, and less need to hold on to redundant lenses.

  


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Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by toni-a - 01-14-2017, 05:58 AM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by davidmanze - 01-14-2017, 08:51 AM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by JJ_SO - 01-14-2017, 09:18 AM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by wim - 01-14-2017, 10:09 AM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by obican - 01-14-2017, 10:42 AM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by josa - 01-14-2017, 03:34 PM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by Arthur Macmillan - 01-15-2017, 11:27 PM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by Rover - 01-18-2017, 03:07 PM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by toni-a - 01-18-2017, 05:08 PM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by Reinier - 01-21-2017, 10:32 PM
Selling old gear, is it worth it ? - by toni-a - 01-21-2017, 11:10 PM

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