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capcity16

capcity16

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I've seen new af100 bodies for like 3500-4000. Why are most people trying to sell there used camera for like 4000. The cheapest I've seen for a used one is 3000. Should I just spend the extra 500+ for a new one? Or where can I find a reasonably priced used af100?
 
The AF100 is in a price-point that's under a typical credit-card limit. That lets people buy them .. shoot a project . and then sell them
before the bill comes in.

But, you're right, you often won't find them much below 4k (in those cases).

jeff
 
That would be it. I'd almost done that on a project, but then just decided to keep it and wound off paying the thing off in under a month.
 
Where have you seen a new body for $3500? I'd pick one up at that price, assuming it's not a scam site.
 
prices are tumbling in the UK, along with alots more people selling, presumably to go to an F3 or C300. PLus with BVE tomorrow and NAB around the corner, it could be the right time to sell. Which means it's also the right time to pick up a second hand bargain on a camera that still has a lot of life left in it.
 
I still love my AF100. For the price, it's pretty packed with features that not many cameras can claim. If you go new of used, you're gonna get a lot of camera for the buck....
 
They are a steal used right now... I have seen some pretty nice packages for sale pretty cheap, so I would def. look for a used one at the right price. Just make sure to see a recent clip filmed with it, and check for dust and any marks on the filters infront of the sensor (all four of them). With a solid state camera like the AF100, as long as everything works and is decent condition, there should be no worries as there is not anything to wear out.

I only bought mine new as I bought it in the first month it was released... at this point a year later, with used prices as they are, I would buy it used and not even think twice about it.
 
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Oliver Rush said:
Just make sure to see a recent clip filmed with it, and check for dust and any marks on the filters infront of the sensor (all four of them).
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Thanks for the info - I've been looking very hard at picking up a used AF100 (although I'll likely wait a bit longer to see what shakes out at NAB). Of course, if I can get a lightly used model for $2,500 or less, I'll probably jump.

My question is this: Is there a practical way to check for dust or scratches if you're buying it used over the net? Most of the packages I've seen either use stock pics, or very limited actual pictures. I do like the idea of requesting the most recent footage shot for sure, although this is something that I've yet to see in any sale.
 
yea, with NAB coming up i was thinking to hold my money, because I would feel a little sick if we see improved dslrs like the 5dIII or anything comparable in the sony or panasonic family for about the same price. but i figure anything that debuts at NAB will probably be released later on in the year and i want something now, so a used af100 looking like the best deal... also if i wait til NAB i think the af100 price will go down significantly as people prepare for the upcoming talent.
 
If you have the work, at what they are selling for used now, you can make it pay for itself by NAB, then sell it and be onto the next camera if you are so inclined, and you will be ahead of the game... now if you are planning on buying it to sit on until you find a job with it, it might be best to wait till you need it to purchase it, especially at this point if you want to make sure you can get the latest and greatest if it comes out in a couple months. Frankly, I am on the side of buy it when you need it, shoot the hell out of it and make it back, and sell it when you need something more or it is time to move on. Even if the AF200 (or whatever) comes out at NAB this year (which I highly doubt), it will still be several months till you can buy it, and that is more than enough time to pay off a camera in the AF100 price rance. There are always new cameras coming out, if you put off shooting till the next camera comes out, you will never shoot anything!
 
capcity16 said:
yea, with NAB coming up i was thinking to hold my money, because I would feel a little sick if we see improved dslrs like the 5dIII or anything comparable in the sony or panasonic family for about the same price. but i figure anything that debuts at NAB will probably be released later on in the year and i want something now, so a used af100 looking like the best deal... also if i wait til NAB i think the af100 price will go down significantly as people prepare for the upcoming talent.
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From all of us who presently own AF100's and will in the future possibly be tented to sell them, you should never be affraid to by a used one and overpay for it. Thanks for your business

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My AF100 went through hell and back in the 14 months thereabouts Ive had it. One day it found itself on the floor whilst attached to a heavy tripod - still works perfectly although the LCD now permanently wears a hoodman 400 and its all gaffed to the body to hold it on. Its my ghetto 100 now. Point is, assuming the camera you're looking at used hasnt had a major crash like mine I think used would be a safe bet on this reliable little machine.

Ive realised that quite simply my AF100 wanted to stay with me, so whilst Ive got some new cameras coming through - the AF100 is now MR CRASH - stunt cam.
 
Noel Evans said:
Point is, assuming the camera you're looking at used hasnt had a major crash like mine I think used would be a safe bet on this reliable little machine.
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That's at least one area where the AF100 is the clear winner over the FS100 - toughness. I have yet to own a camera that doesn't eat dirt at least once during a production - it's sort of a rite of passage. Much as I admire the images from the FS100, I get the feeling it would die after about a month living with me, whereas I have no problem with the idea of buying a used AF100.
 
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