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I took all my old SLR, DSLR and roll film camera gear to camera store that buys and sells them. On my way I missed the first bus, and I had to wait 20 minutes for the next one. And when I arrived to the store, I had to wait for the previous customer to become served.
When finally came my turn, I was surprised to hear how valuable my old gear turned out to be. The most valuable thing was an old 6x9 bellows camera. And what was worth of nothing was an Olympus E450 and all three lenses I had for it. I wasn't very surprised to hear that because the old Four Thirds DSLR system has totally replaced by Micro Four Thirds. So, I decided to bring it back home, just in case I sometimes wish to give it a chance.
And when the guy asked whether I want 500€ in cash or 600€ exchange value for something else, I saw it: The previous customer had just left Canon G5X on the desk! Just the camera I had planned to buy, but have had no money for it. And together with it I got two memory cards and very nice and slick Manfrotto tripod. The G5X turned out almost brand new. The pervious owner had first switched to it from some older DSLR, but soon discovered he wishes to shoot with DSLR after all.
If I haven't missed the bus, chosen this very Saturday to bring my gear to the store, or chose to do who knows what else, I would very likely missed this chance.
When finally came my turn, I was surprised to hear how valuable my old gear turned out to be. The most valuable thing was an old 6x9 bellows camera. And what was worth of nothing was an Olympus E450 and all three lenses I had for it. I wasn't very surprised to hear that because the old Four Thirds DSLR system has totally replaced by Micro Four Thirds. So, I decided to bring it back home, just in case I sometimes wish to give it a chance.
And when the guy asked whether I want 500€ in cash or 600€ exchange value for something else, I saw it: The previous customer had just left Canon G5X on the desk! Just the camera I had planned to buy, but have had no money for it. And together with it I got two memory cards and very nice and slick Manfrotto tripod. The G5X turned out almost brand new. The pervious owner had first switched to it from some older DSLR, but soon discovered he wishes to shoot with DSLR after all.
If I haven't missed the bus, chosen this very Saturday to bring my gear to the store, or chose to do who knows what else, I would very likely missed this chance.
ColRam, Bergfex, Gudrun, Pam J and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo
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Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Erhard Bernstein clubSami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Treasa Ui CionaodhaCongratulations, Sami. Have fun with your new camera.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Bernhard Sonderhuesk… clubSami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Stormlizard clubSami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Au Cœur... diagonalh… clubSami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to niraK68 clubYou deserve it.
Sometimes the gods smile on the right person.. and they did with you.
Have FUN !
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Pam J clubIt is like give ten and get one =D
I bought it last year but still haven't got round to really try things with it:-( I like that it has a viewfinder and an articulated screen, the drawback is that the battery doesn't last long.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Gudrun clubSami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Bergfex clubAnd yes, I'm familiar with the abjection of printed books. Kind of sad. And similar as Four Thirds camera format.
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