Need advice on A80 selling price

[MRH]

Hi Frenz,
I might be getting the G3 from one of the Court's Superstore @$1199.
So,how much you think I can sell my A80 set.Bought $600++ less than 1 month ago on impulse.
Pls comment if my intention is not worth the extra $$ I have to spend on the G3.
Thanks for reading.

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by MRH Hi Frenz, I might be getting the G3 from one of the Court's Superstore @$1199. So,how much you think I can sell my A80 set.Bought $600++ less than 1 month ago on impulse. Pls comment if my intention is not worth the extra $$ I have to spend on the G3. Thanks for reading.

Hi there, think you are referring to the G5.

As a G5 and Ixus400 owner, here's my advice:
The G5 and the A80 are very similiar in terms of performance, the differences are very mild.

Primary differences:
1. G5 = 5MP, A80=4MP
2. G5 has the quick shutter adjustment rotational thingy, A80 doesn't
3. G5 have ext. flash mount provision, A80 doesn't
4. G5 have proprietry lithium ion battery and built in charger, A80 runs on AA batt.
5. G5 have manual focus adjustment, A80 has only center and 9 points focus. (The 9 point focus is really cool. Something G5 don't have. I love my ixus for it)
6. G5 has powerful stitching modes, up down left right... dunno abt A80. but my Ixus has only left -> right or right -> left.
7. G5 has remote control, A80 doesn't.

Both cameras have provisions for add-on lens and lens adapter. If you have the extra cash, I rather you pay for the adapter and the cool lens you can play around with the A80.

If not for the A80's "plastic" feel and its size compared to Ixus, and the close similiarities to G5, I would have bought it.

In summary, not worth the money for G5 if you have the A80.
Anyway, the G5 goes for $1020 at AP and A80 for $580

So I reckon you have to sell it somewhere below that price.

[MRH]

Originally Posted by Hoky Hi there, think you are referring to the G5. As a G5 and Ixus400 owner, here's my advice: The G5 and the A80 are very similiar in terms of performance, the differences are very mild. Primary differences: 1. G5 = 5MP, A80=4MP 2. G5 has the quick shutter adjustment rotational thingy, A80 doesn't 3. G5 have ext. flash mount provision, A80 doesn't 4. G5 have proprietry lithium ion battery and built in charger, A80 runs on AA batt. 5. G5 have manual focus adjustment, A80 has only center and 9 points focus. (The 9 point focus is really cool. Something G5 don't have. I love my ixus for it) 6. G5 has powerful stitching modes, up down left right... dunno abt A80. but my Ixus has only left -> right or right -> left. 7. G5 has remote control, A80 doesn't. Both cameras have provisions for add-on lens and lens adapter. If you have the extra cash, I rather you pay for the adapter and the cool lens you can play around with the A80. If not for the A80's "plastic" feel and its size compared to Ixus, and the close similiarities to G5, I would have bought it. In summary, not worth the money for G5 if you have the A80. Anyway, the G5 goes for $1020 at AP and A80 for $580 So I reckon you have to sell it somewhere below that price.

Thanks for the advise,Hoky.
Very helpful indeed.
I'll reconsider and check again before buying the G3 or G5.

Cheers.

[garvinchow]

Originally Posted by Hoky Hi there, think you are referring to the G5. As a G5 and Ixus400 owner, here's my advice: The G5 and the A80 are very similiar in terms of performance, the differences are very mild. Primary differences: 1. G5 = 5MP, A80=4MP 2. G5 has the quick shutter adjustment rotational thingy, A80 doesn't 3. G5 have ext. flash mount provision, A80 doesn't 4. G5 have proprietry lithium ion battery and built in charger, A80 runs on AA batt. 5. G5 have manual focus adjustment, A80 has only center and 9 points focus. (The 9 point focus is really cool. Something G5 don't have. I love my ixus for it) 6. G5 has powerful stitching modes, up down left right... dunno abt A80. but my Ixus has only left -> right or right -> left. 7. G5 has remote control, A80 doesn't. Both cameras have provisions for add-on lens and lens adapter. If you have the extra cash, I rather you pay for the adapter and the cool lens you can play around with the A80. If not for the A80's "plastic" feel and its size compared to Ixus, and the close similiarities to G5, I would have bought it. In summary, not worth the money for G5 if you have the A80. Anyway, the G5 goes for $1020 at AP and A80 for $580 So I reckon you have to sell it somewhere below that price.

Hi. like to find out your rating for IXUS 400...what's your take on IXUS 430? Is it comparable to IXUS 400?

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by garvinchow Hi. like to find out your rating for IXUS 400...what's your take on IXUS 430? Is it comparable to IXUS 400?

I would give the IXUS 400 .
It works better than I thought.

The Ixus 430 has basically the same hardware specs as the 400, except that

i. it's cheaper,
ii. has a print/share button,
iii. Has the quick shot function. (turn off the LCD display in ixus 400 and you get the same thing)

Heard hearsay that the 430 is using a cheaper CCD sensor (to explain for the cheaper pricing), but thats rumour anyhow.

[dragius]

Originally Posted by Hoky Hi there, think you are referring to the G5. As a G5 and Ixus400 owner, here's my advice: The G5 and the A80 are very similiar in terms of performance, the differences are very mild. Primary differences: 1. G5 = 5MP, A80=4MP 2. G5 has the quick shutter adjustment rotational thingy, A80 doesn't 3. G5 have ext. flash mount provision, A80 doesn't 4. G5 have proprietry lithium ion battery and built in charger, A80 runs on AA batt. 5. G5 have manual focus adjustment, A80 has only center and 9 points focus. (The 9 point focus is really cool. Something G5 don't have. I love my ixus for it) 6. G5 has powerful stitching modes, up down left right... dunno abt A80. but my Ixus has only left -> right or right -> left. 7. G5 has remote control, A80 doesn't. Both cameras have provisions for add-on lens and lens adapter. If you have the extra cash, I rather you pay for the adapter and the cool lens you can play around with the A80. If not for the A80's "plastic" feel and its size compared to Ixus, and the close similiarities to G5, I would have bought it. In summary, not worth the money for G5 if you have the A80. Anyway, the G5 goes for $1020 at AP and A80 for $580 So I reckon you have to sell it somewhere below that price.

Hello Sorry for jumping the thread, but was wondeing how much would the A80 wide lens and lens converter cost? someone offered $150 for both not sure if its a reasonable price. Also i herad that there is some problem when u use the lens converter it will block the flash is this true?

cheers!

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by dragius Hello Sorry for jumping the thread, but was wondeing how much would the A80 wide lens and lens converter cost? someone offered $150 for both not sure if its a reasonable price. Also i herad that there is some problem when u use the lens converter it will block the flash is this true? cheers!

I think you can get wide angle below $120. Lotsa brands to select from, but not from canon. I think A-80 original lens adapter is a 58mm one. Get the third party 52mm. More choices of lens for you to choose from.

As for the lens converter, are u referring to the lens adapter or teleconvertor??

If it's the lens adapter, it doesn't block the flash, but you have the Japanese "peep show" effect (can't remember the term) when you do a total zoom out.

As for the teleconverter, i dunno if it will block the flash.

My advice would be bring you camera to test it out on the spot. Least you regret it.

[dragius]

Originally Posted by Hoky I think you can get wide angle below $120. Lotsa brands to select from, but not from canon. I think A-80 original lens adapter is a 58mm one. Get the third party 52mm. More choices of lens for you to choose from. As for the lens converter, are u referring to the lens adapter or teleconvertor?? If it's the lens adapter, it doesn't block the flash, but you have the Japanese "peep show" effect (can't remember the term) when you do a total zoom out. As for the teleconverter, i dunno if it will block the flash. My advice would be bring you camera to test it out on the spot. Least you regret it.

Thanks for the advice will bring my camera down to try oput then buy.