I don’t know about you, but when new technology makes a big splash it seems to me the old technology becomes worthless. Take, for instance, digital cameras. It’s no secret that sales for 35mm cameras are down, and digital cameras are up.
So, after my wonderful husband bought me a new digital camera, I figured my 35mm would probably need to be either thrown in the trash or packed away to become an antique that my grand children will laugh at one day.
Well, not so fast…
Since I’ve become such an Ebay “nut”, I figured I should check out Ebay and see if there was any demand for my camera. I was surprised to see many 35 mm cameras being bought for $20, $30 and even $80! Could my camera really get that much? This is too strange? Who would want it? Isn’t everyone wanting digital?
So, after my wonderful husband bought me a new digital camera, I figured my 35mm would probably need to be either thrown in the trash or packed away to become an antique that my grand children will laugh at one day.
Well, not so fast…
Since I’ve become such an Ebay “nut”, I figured I should check out Ebay and see if there was any demand for my camera. I was surprised to see many 35 mm cameras being bought for $20, $30 and even $80! Could my camera really get that much? This is too strange? Who would want it? Isn’t everyone wanting digital?
So, I took a chance. Sure enough my camera sold for $46! Wow!
Why??
Do you know why someone would buy a 5 year old camera? My guess is they bought it for the lens. I would have kept the camera if the lens had fit my new camera, but that wasn’t the case.
However, I’m keeping my eye out for old 35 mm cameras that have been cared for well because I’m sure someone will dump their's off at a garage sale thinking the same thing. “This camera is a money pit! Who wants to develop pictures BEFORE previewing!”
Do you know? I would love to hear your theory.
3 comments:
Well, I don't know about others, but mine isn't going to the garage sale any time soon! There are times (like bluebonnet pics!)that I use both cameras. My digital still hasn't beaten out my Canon Rebel 35mm for consistency of picture quality and fast shutter speed.
Of course, if one day Rolf buys me a Canon Rebel Digital XLR ....
See ya,
Anita
Wow, this is suprising. I wouldn't have given my old 35 mm a second thought... probably would have donated it. I guess I need to rethink this. We're really looking for stuff to sell nowadays. We had a small cushion when we moved here, but now we're down to loans only and they aren't enough for two people to live on. Thank you for posting all these tips, Lynn!
surprising I meant say
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