Good price for a used Canon 1V-HS?

[bdunbar79]

Ya know... Since the beginning of this post, every 1V-HS I had on watch on eBay & Adorama sold....

Did you guys buy the freaking cameras I wanted!?

With that being said, does anyone here have a EOS-1V(HS) for sale?

^^^Interested^^^

I've always thought about getting one. My dream 1V would be an ebay purchase for around $400. Not that that can happen, but I'd pay $600 for a 1V and definitely as Paul said, an EOS-3 is a good deal anyday.

 

[wickidwombat]

Sure was. Only 250 rolls through it. Body condition suggested it was on its first counter sequence as well.. Went back to the hotel and did a quick google search for prices elsewhere. Got right back on the train and went and bought one.

Japan is also the place to go for used medium format. It's abundant and cheap!

The Japanese really treat their camera gear with care and respect. Try to find a decent used body here downunder.. no comparison.

tell me about it I got a used 600mm f4.5 FD lens from a guy in japan and the thing is like brand new yet probably over 30 years old crystal clear glass and not a spec of paint missing

 

[akiskev]

Meanwhile in Greece...
I got a mint condition EOS 3 (with grip) for 200 euros and a mint condition 1V-HS for 300 euros. Not a single dust particle in viewfinder. The guy who sold them was not a pro, he was just a collector.

 

[Eddie_2001]

Ya know... Since the beginning of this post, every 1V-HS I had on watch on eBay & Adorama sold....

Did you guys buy the freaking cameras I wanted!?

With that being said, does anyone here have a EOS-1V(HS) for sale?

^^^Interested^^^

I guess you weren't watching mine! Contact me off list if you want.

Ted

 

[dr croubie]

This is not a sales forum, I know. But as I've said my 1V HS is available to the right person. I don't need to sell it, but I will to a person who appreciates what it is.

Well, I was thinking the other day, that if I ever go on a real photography trip, it'd be nice to take 2 film bodies, one for Velvia, the other for B+W iso25 for landscapes and/or iso400 for street (depending on where I go). 1v taking Infrared film is definitely a plus, but I don't think I can justify *another* $500 on a toy (seeing as on monday i'm signing up for $500,000 of debt; ie buying a house). So it'll probably just have to be a little 1100D-film-equivalent (seeing as the glass and film are the important bits).

 

[distant.star]

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Wow, going under 500 large would scare the hell out of me. I'd be afraid to buy a new pair of socks until I felt things were stable!

You did mention one of the great things about film. I've used ISO 50 B & W in the 1V and gotten beautiful stuff -- even in the scanned negs. Landscapes with ISO 25 (if you could find it) would be amazing.

Best of luck with the house/home!

This is not a sales forum, I know. But as I've said my 1V HS is available to the right person. I don't need to sell it, but I will to a person who appreciates what it is.

Well, I was thinking the other day, that if I ever go on a real photography trip, it'd be nice to take 2 film bodies, one for Velvia, the other for B+W iso25 for landscapes and/or iso400 for street (depending on where I go). 1v taking Infrared film is definitely a plus, but I don't think I can justify *another* $500 on a toy (seeing as on monday i'm signing up for $500,000 of debt; ie buying a house). So it'll probably just have to be a little 1100D-film-equivalent (seeing as the glass and film are the important bits).

 

[dr croubie]

Landscapes with ISO 25 (if you could find it) would be amazing.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-x-Efke-KB25-25-asa-135-36-B-W-january-2013-/160814214166?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item2571462c16
Haven't bought any yet, I can get it per roll from my local B+W shop on special order, but I might just spring for the 5 at once (and it's iso25, x-raying in the post won't be as bad as x-raying P3200).

But with all the processing notes I saw on it somewhere, I sure hope I can find someone to process it, or that new house is getting a room converted to a darkroom.

this guy seems to like using it...

 

[treyconnally]

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This is not a sales forum, I know. But as I've said my 1V HS is available to the right person. I don't need to sell it, but I will to a person who appreciates what it is.

D.S,

I'll do whatever it takes to be a worthy purchaser.

I've private messaged you.

 

[distant.star]

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I'm afraid $30 per roll would stop me. And the 1V HS can use that roll in three seconds if you let it! Obviously, you won't do that with landscape work, but it's pretty scary.

Interesting article. Thanks.

Landscapes with ISO 25 (if you could find it) would be amazing.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-x-Efke-KB25-25-asa-135-36-B-W-january-2013-/160814214166?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item2571462c16
Haven't bought any yet, I can get it per roll from my local B+W shop on special order, but I might just spring for the 5 at once (and it's iso25, x-raying in the post won't be as bad as x-raying P3200).

But with all the processing notes I saw on it somewhere, I sure hope I can find someone to process it, or that new house is getting a room converted to a darkroom.

this guy seems to like using it...

 

[Hillsilly]

(and it's iso25, x-raying in the post won't be as bad as x-raying P3200).

I buy film regularly from the US and on ebay and have it posted (my local camera shop wants $28/roll for velvia....). Have never had any problems with x-rays. Looking at the ebay sellers I use (generally pbarcelon, but occassionally hotshot), I don't recall seeing any negative comments about x-rays. Not to say that it doesn't happen, but the odds of film being wrecked in the mail seem quite low.

By the way, no need to let anyone else process your B & W film. That's just lazy! Just get a change bag, a developing tank, some developer and fixer, a couple of beakers to measure liquids (ie the developer and fixer), a thermometer and a watch. The whole process will take about 30 minutes (15 to 20 minutes of real work and 10 to 15 minutes of film washing and cleaning up). And you can do multiple rolls at once. Its much faster, easier and cheaper than driving to a shop to drop film off and then going back a few days later to pick it up.

 

[DigitalDivide]

1v taking Infrared film is definitely a plus, but I don't think I can justify *another* $500 on a toy (seeing as on monday i'm signing up for $500,000 of debt; ie buying a house). So it'll probably just have to be a little 1100D-film-equivalent (seeing as the glass and film are the important bits).

The 1V is not the only Canon EOS camera that can handle infrared film. I've known for some time that my EOS 10S is infrared compatible, although I've never tried it. The key for infrared seems to be if the body uses a mechanical sprocket counter. This website has a nice list of models and their counter types:

http://www.markerink.org/WJM/HTML/eos&ir.htm

Here's another site with plenty to say about EOS cameras and infrared:

http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-ir/

So it should be possible to buy an infrared-compatible EOS body for a lot less money than the 1V. The EOS 10S is recommended but it is getting long in the tooth and it may be hard to get a good one - although mine is 20 years old and still works great; I've had the shutter replaced once but that is the only repair it has required. In any case, most of these old models are so cheap now that they can almost be considered disposable. Buy a couple and run some cheap print film through to make sure they work before loading the expensive IR stuff.

 

[treyconnally]

Well everyone! Great news! I have a guy in California who it looks like I'm buying from. 1V-HS. $550.00 With box and charger

So excited! I'll post in another thread some of the photos I take with it. We are going to Lisbon, Portugal in July so I'll be able to get some nice shots there I am sure.

I can't thank you guys enough!

 

[akiskev]

Well everyone! Great news! I have a guy in California who it looks like I'm buying from. 1V-HS. $550.00 With box and charger

So excited! I'll post in another thread some of the photos I take with it. We are going to Lisbon, Portugal in July so I'll be able to get some nice shots there I am sure.

I can't thank you guys enough!

Enjoy your vacation with your new camera!

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

There is one on Craigslist in LA right now for $349.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pho/3100786448.html

With winder, I see people asking $550-$600, but I expect they have to take less.

 

[treyconnally]

There is one on Craigslist in LA right now for $349.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pho/3100786448.html

With winder, I see people asking $550-$600, but I expect they have to take less.

I saw that one, but it's missing the eye piece and has
Some nasty scratches where the logo is at on the front.

Just didn't want to compromise reliability being over 15 states away.

 

[bdunbar79]

I think I'm going to go for an EOS 3 instead. I will only be shooting indoor portraits, and don't need the fast AF and weatherbuild extras. Shutter durability for the 3 is 100K and the 1V is 200K I believe, but I suppose I won't be taking 100K shots with this

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I think I'm going to go for an EOS 3 instead. I will only be shooting indoor portraits, and don't need the fast AF and weatherbuild extras. Shutter durability for the 3 is 100K and the 1V is 200K I believe, but I suppose I won't be taking 100K shots with this

There is one for sale locally that sounds nice, i'd be happy to pay for it and pick it up for you if you work out a deal with the seller. You can then pay me the cost plus shipping.

http://spokane.craigslist.org/pho/3105260383.html

 

[bdunbar79]

I think I'm going to go for an EOS 3 instead. I will only be shooting indoor portraits, and don't need the fast AF and weatherbuild extras. Shutter durability for the 3 is 100K and the 1V is 200K I believe, but I suppose I won't be taking 100K shots with this

There is one for sale locally that sounds nice, i'd be happy to pay for it and pick it up for you if you work out a deal with the seller. You can then pay me the cost plus shipping.

http://spokane.craigslist.org/pho/3105260383.html

I've bid on one on ebay already but it's mint condition as well. If I don't win, I will gladly take you up on your offer. I guess I should have posted this before I bid. By the way, THANK YOU.

 

[akiskev]

I think I'm going to go for an EOS 3 instead. I will only be shooting indoor portraits, and don't need the fast AF and weatherbuild extras. Shutter durability for the 3 is 100K and the 1V is 200K I believe, but I suppose I won't be taking 100K shots with this

I believe that EOS 3 and EOS 1 have the same AF system..? Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[dr croubie]

I think I'm going to go for an EOS 3 instead. I will only be shooting indoor portraits, and don't need the fast AF and weatherbuild extras. Shutter durability for the 3 is 100K and the 1V is 200K I believe, but I suppose I won't be taking 100K shots with this

I believe that EOS 3 and EOS 1 have the same AF system..? Correct me if I'm wrong.

You're wrong
They've both got 45pt af, f/8 middle point, same as the 1D & 1Ds.
But the EOS 3 is 'faster' when you take into account moving the selected point by using twiddlysticks and dials on the 1 compared to eye-control on the 3.