MBH's camera - for sale

**MBH** · 01-11-2009, 08:01 PM

Well guys, I think I'm pretty much committed to upgrading my camera equipment at this point, which means I ought to try to recoup some money out of my current set up.

Don't be afraid that it's too much camera for you or that you won't know what you're doing. This is the camera that I learned to shoot with and in my honest opinion, it's very user friendly. Also since you're buying this from me, you'll also have me to help you figure anything out with the camera or help show you some tricks I've picked up using this camera.

What exactly am I looking to sell?

(1) Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT in black
(1) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (this is what I usually shoot with)
(1) EOS Digital camera strap
(1) Battery
(1) Charger
(1) San Disk Ultra II 2 gigabite memory card - holds 583 pictures on the highest quality setting and has 15 mb/sec transfer is error free

The camera has no problems whatsoever, I'm just looking to sell to afford an upgrade.

current market price for my camera (without memory card) ranges from $550 - $760: http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12317118...crelevancerank

If you're not a fan of the pictures that I take, here is a 3rd party review of the camera:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/ca...bel_xt-review/

Asking $400,which I think is pretty reasonable for the set up.

Also willing to sell:
(1) Canon Camera Bag - $20

this will hold everything listed above, plus the tamron lens listed below perfectly without being bulky. Two zipper compartments and 2 adjustable dividers.

(1) Manfrotto 785B tripod - $50, if I can actually find something else I like more
this is an extremely easy user friendly, sturdy & portable tripod. Height adjusts from 6.9" to 59.2" which is very very good. Rubber feet so it's not going anywhere. It also has a quick release camera mount so you don't have to bother screwing the camera on and off each time you want to use it. Just put it on the camera base once and you can clip it on and off the tripod. (bought new in June for $75)

I'm probably going to regret selling this but I'll say my tripod is for sale for $50, pending I find something I want to replace it with.

(showing quick release)

(1) Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Ultra Zoom Lens - Possibly $325, see below.

This lens is honestly ridiculous. I think that it is still the standard for the widest range of zoom available for any canon body and at f/3.5 its fast as well. For a walk around lens you can't beat it, which is why I'm really really hesitant to say I'll sell it. It was $725 when I bought it but is now selling for $387 (http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-300m...1715491&sr=1-1)

I will possibly sell it with the camera for $325, but I don't think I will sell it separately.

If you have any questions, please let me know and I'd be happy to answer them.

**Jper** · 01-12-2009, 03:29 AM

DAMN! haha why couldnt you be selling this at christmas time!? haha. I would have made my parents buy me this instead of the kodak I got. However I love what I have now and Its good for now. Good luck with the sell, that thing takes amazing pics!

**MBH** · 01-12-2009, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Jper

DAMN! haha why couldnt you be selling this at christmas time!? haha. I would have made my parents buy me this instead of the kodak I got. However I love what I have now and Its good for now. Good luck with the sell, that thing takes amazing pics!

I wish I would have put it up for sale before christmas! I was going back and forth about selling it at the time though :(

Don't be afraid to PM an offer or ask any questions you might have :)

**Jper** · 01-12-2009, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by MBH

I wish I would have put it up for sale before christmas! I was going back and forth about selling it at the time though :(

Don't be afraid to PM an offer or ask any questions you might have :)

Thanks I appriciate it! Im havin trouble with night shots, but from what I hear thats the hardest to learn!

**MBH** · 01-12-2009, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jper

Thanks I appriciate it! Im havin trouble with night shots, but from what I hear thats the hardest to learn!

its easy as hell with my camera

seriously.

Also, I will throw the camera bag in with the camera for free. It just makes more sense that way and its a lot easier to keep everything together/organized/portable

**MBH** · 01-17-2009, 07:13 PM

bump, make me an offer :)

Also, will throw in a card reader for the computer (USB connection) as well as the bag with the camera.

**MBH** · 01-19-2009, 05:42 PM

$350 for:

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT body
Canon 18-55mm Lens (with all caps)
strap
battery
charger
2GB memory card
memory card reader
camera & equipment bag

$400 for all of the above plus:

additional battery
additional 1 GB memory card
Manfrotto Tripod

my own personal suggestion is to buy it now before it gets warm out so that you can practice around the house with different settings and to see how you can use as much of the potential as you can so that you can get the results you want.

With that said... $350 for all that stuff is cheap, $400 for all that other stuff is even cheaper. Who wants it?

**MBH** · 01-22-2009, 12:46 AM

wow tough crowd eh? Whats it gonna take to sell it?

here are the street prices for everything broken down for you.
camera body + strap + 1 battery + charger - $899 retail, street price $500 USA version.................................... [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Rebel-XT-Camera/dp/B0007QKMSC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1232598226&sr=1-2"]Amazon.com: Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only - Black): Camera & Photo@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GFPZANZNL.@@AMEPARAM@@51GFPZANZNL[/ame]
lens - $170!?............................................ .................................................. ....................................... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._5_5_6_IS.html
2gb cf card $16.50............................................ .................................................. ................................ http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...pactFlash.html
Canon camera bag $35............................................... .................................................. ........................ http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/200008-REG/Canon_6227A001_Gadget_Bag_100EG.html
card reader under $20............................................... .................................................. ......................... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...rd_Reader.html

street price new: $741.50 + shipping
I'm asking $350
you save $391.50+

add in
extra battery (NB-2LH) $50............................................... .................................................. .................. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...n_Battery.html
1bg cf card discontinued, $10............................................... .................................................. ..............n/a
Manfrotto 785B tripod $59............................................... .................................................. ..................http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ml#accessories

street price new: $860.50 + shipping
I'm asking $400
you save $460.50+

help me help you guys... what do I have to do to get you guys taking some high quality pictures?

**AdamantiumSilvr** · 01-22-2009, 12:57 AM

That's one heck of a deal, for real! I wish I could buy it. A couple of my friends do pics for bands and go to school for film. And camera gear/lens/equipment is way expensive!
My buddy that took those pics of my Stang and my dad's Charger took'em with that new camera Ashton Kutcher's promoting. It was like a thousand some bucks er somethin up around der! I actually asked him if he's crazy.
Thats is a great deal u got goin on thou for people who are obsessed w/ taken pics and is just kinda startin out!

**MBH** · 01-22-2009, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by AdamantiumSilvr

That's one heck of a deal, for real! I wish I could buy it. A couple of my friends do pics for bands and go to school for film. And camera gear/lens/equipment is way expensive!
My buddy that took those pics of my Stang and my dad's Charger took'em with that new camera Ashton Kutcher's promoting. It was like a thousand some bucks er somethin up around der! I actually asked him if he's crazy.
Thats is a great deal u got goin on thou for people who are obsessed w/ taken pics and is just kinda startin out!

Thanks I really appreciate it!

The reason I'm just posting it on here first is because I'd rather see somebody local get a really good deal than somebody across the country get an ok deal. I'm willing to let it go for cheap so hopefully it will let somebody who has really wanted to get some high end equipment afford it. Seriously.

Even though the price I'm asking is more than fair, I'm open to working out a price that would make both the buyer and myself happy. Its just a couple of bucks and the only payments I'm making right now are the lease payments on my truck. I'm going to kick myself in the ass for spilling the beans when spring rolls around and I'm (hopefully) paying off a whipple and a bunch of new camera stuff though. Lets hope the stock market starts to turn around!!

**MBH** · 01-22-2009, 01:47 AM

I may possibly be able to throw a copy of photoshop into the deal for free ($699 program!!) but don't quote me on that. I'll try my best to see what I can work out.