C300: What to watch out for when buying used C300?

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alohype

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Although I am like 95% decided to go for new C100 with DAF I am still a thinking. If some really good deal will come in I am stretch myself and go for used C300.

What to watch out when buying used C300?
What are worrying signs that could tell about it's internal condition?
What is it's mileage limits? (after which you need to do some servicing etc.)
Lack of what components will be really problematic and expensive? (for example a version without monitor unit).

Many thanks for your help in advance!
 
The Cinema line is bullet proof so long as it turns on and is tested, your good to go. The OEM monitor/XLR unit probably fetches a pretty penny from Canon!

I would honestly be surprised to see one being sold for a "good deal". Most of the owners I know are very happy with their purchases and aren't in any hurry to sell :) About the only place I have ever seen one sell for a good price was from a rental house(10k), and who knows what kind of abuse it had taken.

Both cameras create equally beautiful images, but at this stage of their life cycle a C100 would make a much wiser investment.
 
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LeoGrey said:
The Cinema line is bullet proof so long as it turns on and is tested, your good to go. The OEM monitor/XLR unit probably fetches a pretty penny from Canon!

I would honestly be surprised to see one being sold for a "good deal". Most of the owners I know are very happy with their purchases and aren't in any hurry to sell :) About the only place I have ever seen one sell for a good price was from a rental house(10k), and who knows what kind of abuse it had taken.

Both cameras create equally beautiful images, but at this stage of their life cycle a C100 would make a much wiser investment.
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LeoGrey said:
The Cinema line is bullet proof so long as it turns on and is tested, your good to go. The OEM monitor/XLR unit probably fetches a pretty penny from Canon!

I would honestly be surprised to see one being sold for a "good deal". Most of the owners I know are very happy with their purchases and aren't in any hurry to sell :) About the only place I have ever seen one sell for a good price was from a rental house(10k), and who knows what kind of abuse it had taken.

Both cameras create equally beautiful images, but at this stage of their life cycle a C100 would make a much wiser investment.
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Thanks! I had some overnight thoughts and I think it's the best solution. Next year Canon will probably announce successor of C300, so used ones will drop in price (as well as new ones). Proof that this is a correct thinking is an e-mail that I've received form Canon dealer today. 3 weeks waiting time for C100 because of it's high demand.
 
I feel you should choose either C300 or C100 based on current requirements. So a year down the line even if a new camera is launched, you would have had your projects and made money. The amount of money you would charge for your projects when using C300 can and should be higher than when using C100.

Even if something new is announced next year, the C300 will not stop working or become obsolete for projects. You need to think through your requirements along with projects and clients and purchase the model which is most suitable now and for the majority of the time at present.
 
You're right. In my region there are no jobs that would demand C300 so I think I'll stick to C100. But I am not saying no to C300. I still have 3 weeks time to wait for C100, so if some really good deal will come during that period I may stretch myself and chose it.
 
I don't know where you're located, but around here(top 25 market in the US), C300 owners get calls for work just because they have a C300 AND calls for rentals just because they have 300's. It is still "the hot" camera. I probably rent mine out about as much as I personally shoot with it.
 
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