Then it's worth a lot, just not as a trade in or for resale. But if it works well and helps make good photos - especially photos that sell, or even photos that please you, family, and friends - then it's worth a lot more than the "book value."
My old film cameras are worth more than what I can get for them in cash. I' always surprised at how often people equate value with cash value. Or usefulness comparing older items without as many bells and whistles to newer items with glitzier trappings. It seems to me that many people have lost sight of the intrinsic value inherent in many items. My 40+ year old Cadillac convertible can't compete with many newer cars in many areas, but I guarantee it generates more "smiles per gallon" than most newer cars on the road. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: > > > A consideration: > > We must remember that these DSLRs are now just computers and > > the longer we hang onto older technology the faster it loses value. > > The faster upgrade may be the cheaper way to go. > > What was your motivation in posting this? > > My Canon 10D, slowpoke 6Mpixel lump that it is, continues to take the > same superb photographs it took in 2003 when I bought it. It's built > like a tank, is about as big and heavy as one, and with the top notch > lenses works a treat. Who cares that it's not "worth" much any more > if it continues to work well and do the job it was intended to do? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
