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Should i buy the Canon 70D new or used?

by Jan 1, 2015 6:39AM PST

So, I have the opportunity and budget to buy the Canon 70D with the EF-S 18-135 IS STM Lens. I was going to buy the camera with the lens new at a local camera retailer when I went to another known and reputable camera shop and they had a used Canon 70D with a shutter count under 1400. The sales rep stated that the previous owner traded up and went a full frame dSLR. However, that means that I would need to buy the Canon EF-S 18-135 IS STM Lens brand new, as no one around has it used around here.

With that being said, I did the math, and ends up I would only save about $30 if I bought it used with the one-year warranty they sell. I know it is ONLY $30 but that $30 could be put towards a SD card or such. However, I can have the piece in mind that I have it new.

I have been wrapping my head around this, cannot figure out what to decide, and need to make a decision by this Saturday, so I am asking for you all, what is your opinion on this?

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I went a different direction
by Jan 7, 2015 2:31AM PST

After some thought and looking at the gear I already had of older Canon lenses. I both the 70d new but with a EF-S 18-55 IS STM lens since I already had older EF 35-80 and EF 70-300 lenses.

Thank you everyone for the advice though.

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Poor Discount
by Forum moderator Jan 1, 2015 11:19AM PST

That is about a 2% discount.

Very poor discount

Buy the new camera from the first Dealer.

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I don't think that's how the math goes.
by Oldartq Jan 1, 2015 12:20PM PST

I see the combine price at Amazon is $1500 new. The body is $1000 and the lens is $500. So it really depends on what is the new lens OP can get it for. If it's $500, then the discount of the use body is 10%.

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Look again !
by snapshot2 Forum moderator Jan 1, 2015 11:39PM PST

Canon has dropped the price.
The present combination price is $1,349

The Dealers should be aware of this !


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What should you buy?
by Jan 6, 2015 7:42PM PST

The 70D is a bit more versatile due to its fold-out screen, the 7D is a bit bigger/sturdier.
When you do weddings you'll need a backup system as well: lens(es), flash, etc. In that case two 600D's/700D's are better than one 7D/70D.

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huh??? what???
by esipes1985 Jan 7, 2015 2:27AM PST

Ummmm..... at no point do I mention the 7D and that is WAY out of my budget. Lol. And where did I say I would be doing weddings? Roflmao. I would NEVER do weddings honestly. And no way I mention nor want a 600D/700D aka a Rebel.

So, no thanks for your help.

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Always buy new Canon 70D
by Jan 15, 2015 7:06PM PST

Since Canon 70 D is new product of canon. So it will be better to buy a new Canon 70D.
This DSLR cameras is better for professional photographers, it might be complicated for beginners.
Canon 70D camera is the one of the latest cameras of Canon backup with high technology.

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