Sell or keep 300D?

nickmak · 19th August 2004

Hi,

Because I have upgraded my camera, I was wondering if I should keep my 300D as a backup to my 1D MKII. I've seen on the B&S section that the prices of the 300D's are low now so I guess I should keep it? I'm in a slight problem here with money (Though not critical actually) but I'm wanting to keep a secondary camera as backup. Anybody have an opnion here?

Cheers,
Nick

loupgarou · 19th August 2004

sell cos you can always buy a 300D back again. 8)

Hyperion188 · 19th August 2004

Well, if you are thinking of selling it, you should do so soon. Cos DSLR's prices drops very quicly. Especially since the 20D will be coming out. Well, my opinion is, unless you really need the money, i think you could keep the 300D... ... ...

Terence · 19th August 2004

I say sell. After using the mark II, you're going to find the 300D sorely inadequate... I'm already feeling that way of my 10D but won't get rid of it because I can't afford another mark II as a 2nd body.

Used prices of the 300D and 10D are going to drop real quick once the 20D comes on the market next month too.

rainman · 19th August 2004

Originally Posted by nickmak

Hi,

Because I have upgraded my camera, I was wondering if I should keep my 300D as a backup to my 1D MKII. I've seen on the B&S section that the prices of the 300D's are low now so I guess I should keep it? I'm in a slight problem here with money (Though not critical actually) but I'm wanting to keep a secondary camera as backup. Anybody have an opnion here?

Cheers,
Nick

Y sell? Keep it as backup since the selling price of 300d is pathetic

imaginary_number · 19th August 2004

Originally Posted by loupgarou

sell cos you can always buy a 300D back again. 8)

good idea....

sell first, and buy it back later when the prices have dropped again.

300N · 19th August 2004

Keep 300D as backup and buy 20D for main purpose.

imaginary_number · 19th August 2004

Originally Posted by 300N

Keep 300D as backup and buy 20D for main purpose.

dude.. he already has a 1D Mk II as a main cam.

jbma · 19th August 2004

Aiyah sell lah and then go to Mah Bun Krong and get 2nd hand one for backup.

King Tiger · 19th August 2004

My suggestion is sell.
Cos you will never use 300D for backup when you are hook with your 1D.
Get a A60 or A70 or A75 or A80 as backup would be more suitable as it can be use for normal occassion.

nickmak · 19th August 2004

Or sell the 300D and get a 10D as backup? I'd probably get to save some money? Or no?

benny · 20th August 2004

Originally Posted by nickmak

Or sell the 300D and get a 10D as backup? I'd probably get to save some money? Or no?

er...how about sell the 300D and get the 20D as backup for the 1D MKII? Sounds better right?

Cheers,

nickmak · 20th August 2004

Originally Posted by benny

er...how about sell the 300D and get the 20D as backup for the 1D MKII? Sounds better right?

Cheers,

Or how about a better idea? You can sponsor me with the 20D!

benny · 20th August 2004

Originally Posted by nickmak

Or how about a better idea? You can sponsor me with the 20D!

How I wish I'm in a position to do that.

But honestly, I do find the ETTL II to be great. And having a backup camera with this function for me is not ideal. But then again, you may not be doing a lot of flash photography.

The 300D is a great camera and made greater with more EF-S lenses.

Cheers,

tmc17479 · 20th August 2004

get a 10D for backup. cheaper and not really a big difference between the 2

likefunyouare · 20th August 2004

Unless you are a pro, I don't think you will use a backup cam so often. No need to buy 2nd hand 10D as backup. Keep your 300D or pass it to your dad to play.

nickmak · 20th August 2004

Originally Posted by likefunyouare

Unless you are a pro, I don't think you will use a backup cam so often. No need to buy 2nd hand 10D as backup. Keep your 300D or pass it to your dad to play.

For me, i keep a normal zoom or a wide zoom on for group shots. As for the other cam, i usually put a telezoom...

kerpalz · 20th August 2004

i rather u keep ur 300D as backup... if u REALLY need... coz the EFS lenses are cheaper to maintain...

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nickmak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,366	Sell or keep 300D? Hi, Because I have upgraded my camera, I was wondering if I should keep my 300D as a backup to my 1D MKII. I've seen on the B&S section that the prices of the 300D's are low now so I guess I should keep it? I'm in a slight problem here with money (Though not critical actually) but I'm wanting to keep a secondary camera as backup. Anybody have an opnion here? Cheers, Nick __________________ *The equipment can only bring you so far - the rest of the photographic journey is done by you.*

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	I say sell. After using the mark II, you're going to find the 300D sorely inadequate... I'm already feeling that way of my 10D but won't get rid of it because I can't afford another mark II as a 2nd body. Used prices of the 300D and 10D are going to drop real quick once the 20D comes on the market next month too. __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

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nickmak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,366	Or sell the 300D and get a 10D as backup? I'd probably get to save some money? Or no? __________________ *The equipment can only bring you so far - the rest of the photographic journey is done by you.*

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loupgarou Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,794	sell cos you can always buy a 300D back again. 8)

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Hyperion188 New Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 34	Well, if you are thinking of selling it, you should do so soon. Cos DSLR's prices drops very quicly. Especially since the 20D will be coming out. Well, my opinion is, unless you really need the money, i think you could keep the 300D... ... ...

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300N Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: North East Posts: 1,185	Keep 300D as backup and buy 20D for main purpose.

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jbma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 3,315	Aiyah sell lah and then go to Mah Bun Krong and get 2nd hand one for backup.

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King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	My suggestion is sell. Cos you will never use 300D for backup when you are hook with your 1D. Get a A60 or A70 or A75 or A80 as backup would be more suitable as it can be use for normal occassion.

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tmc17479 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 714	get a 10D for backup. cheaper and not really a big difference between the 2

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likefunyouare Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bedok Posts: 142	Unless you are a pro, I don't think you will use a backup cam so often. No need to buy 2nd hand 10D as backup. Keep your 300D or pass it to your dad to play.

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kerpalz Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TheDaysMovie.com Posts: 1,887	i rather u keep ur 300D as backup... if u REALLY need... coz the EFS lenses are cheaper to maintain...