Good price for a used Canon 1V-HS?

[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]

$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.

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...

 

[distant.star]

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I priced mine at $600 (non-negot.) including the battery charger. That seems a fair price to me.

 

[bdunbar79]

$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.

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.

Not sure you'd need the battery booster. In film, you don't want to be shooting high burst rates, which the battery booster helps with here in this specific case. $500 is a good deal and I don't believe 182 rolls is so much. Even at 36 shot rolls, that's 6500 shutter actuations, and the camera is rated for 150,000. Even if it breaks, Canon will still fix it. The batteries it takes are fairly cheap.

 

[danski0224]

Are there two distinct models, the 1V and 1V-HS?

 

[dr croubie]

Are there two distinct models, the 1V and 1V-HS?

AFAIK, the 1V is a normal ungripped body. Add the PB-E2 and together they're called the 1V-HS.
(although the EOS-3 is also an ungripped body, add the PB-E2 and it's just called a 'gripped EOS 3').

Also, I just read something interesting at the canon camera museum, the 1V specifically says "compatible with IR film", whereas the EOS3 says "film counter will cause fogging of IR film about 1/3 of the top of the negative". Another plus for the 1V (although i'd still rather keep my 3).

 

[Eddie_2001]

I just tried to sell my 1v on eBay with both motor drives and 207 rolls exposed for $600.00 and it didn't sell! Had 8 watchers and 11 bids but none met my reserve of $600.00. And the camera is like new and just cleaned and checked by Canon!

I'll try again soon....just never know with eBay

Ted

 

[bdunbar79]

I just tried to sell my 1v on eBay with both motor drives and 207 rolls exposed for $600.00 and it didn't sell! Had 8 watchers and 11 bids but none met my reserve of $600.00. I'll try again soon....just never know with eBay

Ted

You only shot 207 rolls of film AND nobody bought it? Kids these days just don't know the value of a good film camera

 

[dr croubie]

I just tried to sell my 1v on eBay with both motor drives and 207 rolls exposed for $600.00 and it didn't sell! Had 8 watchers and 11 bids but none met my reserve of $600.00. And the camera is like new and just cleaned and checked by Canon!

Now there's your problem, people just don't bid on things with reserves. If you set a start of $600 you might get one bid and sell it for that, if you start it at $1 with no reserve you might get more, and if you start it at $1 with a $600 reserve it just won't sell. Such is the nature of ebay, I've seen it waaay too many times (and I probably was one of those watchers, i watch everything happen at the 'bay).

 

[treyconnally]

Everyone,

Thanks so much for your feedback. This is exactly what I needed. I'll let you guys know what happens!

 

[tamedia]

Hi there,
$635 is at the higher end of the scale. For that price I would expect the camera to be in excellent condition with little to no wear evident and perfect or new seals.

Last year I managed to pick up a 1V-HS for $420 US in a 2nd hand store in Japan (their used market is massive) and it was in mint condition (as were the three others sitting next to it for the same price). I have seen excellent 1VHS bodies here in Australia for $550 USD (parity exchange rate)

Shutter assembly in the 1V (like the rest of the body) is built like a tank but you can check out how many rolls have been put through the camera by pressing the M. Fn button in the side panel until ID flashes. Two numbers will be displayed. First is a number you can assign. The second is the roll count. Note that the counter resets at 1000.

Having the power booster is very handy for shooting vertical orientation and avoiding having to find those 2CR5. at 10 fps in High speed mode, be careful of your shot settings.

It's a great camera, handles like a dream. Metering is fantastic. Get one and enjoy the top of the line canon film camera and certainly the best film camera Canon ever made (totally opinion).

If you get cold feet, KEH have them listed from time to time and their reputation is solid (no I don't work there but my photo school teachers recommend them).

 

[treyconnally]

Last year I managed to pick up a 1V-HS for $420 US in a 2nd hand store in Japan (their used market is massive) and it was in mint condition (as were the three others sitting next to it for the same price). I have seen excellent 1VHS bodies here in Australia for $550 USD (parity exchange rate)

If you get cold feet, KEH have them listed from time to time and their reputation is solid (no I don't work there but my photo school teachers recommend them).

WOW! That's a heck of a price!!!

And I have my eye on one there but it doesn't have the grip with it.

 

[tamedia]

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.

 

[paul13walnut5]

I would spend $150 on a 3 instead. How much do you need the 100% viewfinder, metal body, shutter blind and EOS link software?

The EOS 3 is plenty tough. Plenty fast (especially with PB-E2) Same AF as 1VHS with the option of using ECF!

Unless you put a premium on simply having the best film camera Canon ever made (this was maybe something cool in terms of status 12 years ago) the EOS 3 will do 99% of what the 1VHS does for 25% of the price.

I would only spend serious money on a 1VHS if it was brand new / totally mint unused, as a collection piece.
If I were buying a camera with some mileage and with a view to adding some more, then I'd buy a 3.

Oh that's right. I already did!

What nice flashgun, or fast prime could you buy with the $400-$500 saving?

Just my opinion.

 

[DigitalDivide]

Last year I managed to pick up a 1V-HS for $420 US in a 2nd hand store in Japan (their used market is massive) and it was in mint condition (as were the three others sitting next to it for the same price). I have seen excellent 1VHS bodies here in Australia for $550 USD (parity exchange rate)

Where is the best place to find good used equipment in Japan? I go there fairly regularly for work and would like to check out what is available. You say a second hand store so it sounds like a smaller place than the Bic Camera and Yodabashi Camera superstores, where I often go to drool over the latest Canon stuff that they have out on display. Most of my recent trips have required at least a few days in Tokyo, which I imagine must have a whole district of used camera stores. Somewhere around Akihabara perhaps?

A 1V for under $500 US sounds like a great value. I was looking at used 1Vs at KEH last year before I took the plunge into DSLRs with a 5D2. (I don't want to abandon film completely, but my EOS 10S is 20 years old and it would be nice to upgrade to the ultimate Canon 35mm body.) I could swear the 1Vs were selling for quite a bit more than $500 over a year ago. Maybe they have come down as the demand drops off and FF DSLRs are getting more affordable?

I always enjoy scoping out used medium format too. Maybe I can add to my collection of Bronica gear. Or, if my wife doesn't forbid it, expand into Mamiya, Pentax, Rollei...

 

[Eddie_2001]

I just tried to sell my 1v on eBay with both motor drives and 207 rolls exposed for $600.00 and it didn't sell! Had 8 watchers and 11 bids but none met my reserve of $600.00. And the camera is like new and just cleaned and checked by Canon!

Now there's your problem, people just don't bid on things with reserves. If you set a start of $600 you might get one bid and sell it for that, if you start it at $1 with no reserve you might get more, and if you start it at $1 with a $600 reserve it just won't sell. Such is the nature of ebay, I've seen it waaay too many times (and I probably was one of those watchers, i watch everything happen at the 'bay).

That is exactly what a good friend of mine said (he is an eBay power seller) - don't use the reserve feature. He also suggested un-bundling the motor drives and film (I was also including 8 rolls of Provia 100F) and selling just the body alone, and each motor drive separately as well.

I'll try that method and see how it goes....

Ted

 

[treyconnally]

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^^^