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treyconnally:
Hey Everyone,

I'm looking into adding a film camera to my bag, specifically the Canon 1V-HS.  So the question I have, is a price of $635.00 for the 1V-HS body a good price?  I see them on ebay, but it's hard to trust the seller...

Should I take the plunge from an online used retailer?  Or get it cheaper on ebay?

Thanks!!!

-Trey

bdunbar79:
I've tossed this idea around many times myself.  $635 is not bad at all.  You can still buy them new at $1699, so $1k less is just fine.  Look for a seller who has low useage/low shutter count, and a return policy.  I'd pay $600-$900 for one depending on the condition, personally.  Should the shutter go bad, no big deal b/c Canon will still replace the assembly, although it will cost you.  I'd say go for it.  I probably will in the future myself, just to explore the film-era again.  I used to shoot film in the 90's and used Olympus equipment.  I wish I had bought the Canon EOS-3 in 1999 though. 

tron:
The price seems OK for a 1V-HS.

I would gladly exchange my 2 1nHS with a 1V-HS if I could find one in very good condition

treyconnally:

--- Quote from: bdunbar79 on June 26, 2012, 12:39:02 PM ---$635 is not bad at all.  You can still buy them new at $1699, so $1k less is just fine.  Look for a seller who has low useage/low shutter count, and a return policy.   

--- End quote ---

Thanks so much @bdunbar79 & @tron for your assistance.  Is 182 rolls of film a lot for a 1V?  They want $500.00 for it, and it doesn't come with the PB-E2 Booster.  So it's not considered the HS.

dr croubie:
Even on ebay I see 1V bodies going for $400-500, only 1 a week or so. If it's from a reputable seller, or at least if you trust the description and/or can inspect beforehand, $500 is a bargain.
I got my EOS 3 off ebay a few weeks ago, ended up £130 shipped from a real camera shop in the UK offering warranty, just because it's from ebay doesn't automatically make it bad...

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