Canon 350D, worth

[karlyrat]

I hope it's not against the rules to ask something like this, but how much would a Canon EOS 350D (standard lens) go for? With box, accessories?
Sadly I'm bowing out of the photo 'thing' for a bit because I could really do with the money (am just moving out from home for the first time, unfortunately I need food more than I do photos!) but want to get what it's worth. I'm a bit hesitant to use Ebay incase of scammers/getting stung by a non-payer so will probably advertise on forums etc.
Cheers in advance

[Rhys]

I hope it's not against the rules to ask something like this, but how much would a Canon EOS 350D (standard lens) go for? With box, accessories?
Sadly I'm bowing out of the photo 'thing' for a bit because I could really do with the money (am just moving out from home for the first time, unfortunately I need food more than I do photos!) but want to get what it's worth. I'm a bit hesitant to use Ebay incase of scammers/getting stung by a non-payer so will probably advertise on forums etc.
Cheers in advance

On B&H the 350D is selling new for $450 and secondhand for $399 (which I think is excessive).

Honestly, I don't think it's worth a whole lot - I'd just keep it and use it, myself. Heck - maybe you could make money from taking photos? Set up a dorm room studio and charge for photos.

[karlyrat]

Thumbing through catalog ... looking .... looking ... "boat anchor" .... looking ... hey, there it is!


Okay, okay ... just kidding. :p

Aww, be nice to my little baby :P
It might not be the best camera but hopefully it can be of some use and pay for a decent amount of food shopping :P

[JTL]

Heck - maybe you could make money from taking photos? Set up a dorm room studio and charge for photos.Wow. that's the first thing that came to my mind as well...the old "Give a someone a fish, they eat for a day....teach someone to fish and they eat for a lifetime" sort of thing.

You're lucky enough to have a decent camera...go out and use it to make money with! If you got only 10 customers at $35.00 a pop (and that's real cheap), you'd already get more then you'd get for the camera.

I've made thousands of dollars with my XT/350D...so can you.

[karlyrat]

I work fulltime and moving out will mean increased travelling time, I already do volunteer design work for small animal rescues and a few friends, to be honest I don't really want another project tying up my time - no idea what the demand would be for photos or how to go about it either, nor do I have any equipment or knowledge to do it at a standard I'd feel comfortable charging money for to be honest. Maybe in the future when I have time to get to know a bit more about photography but I don't even make use of all the features for my own photos, I can get cute pictures of my pets but definately wouldn't say I was at the standard I could make money from it.

[DonSchap]

Look ... if you sell your gun, how do you defend yourself? There is a limit to every photographer's agenda ... selling the weapon? It's almost unimaginable.

Photographic memory? Alzheimers will eventually catch up with you ... besides, you were supposed to be on that diet ... who needs food?

[Rhys]

I work fulltime and moving out will mean increased travelling time, I already do volunteer design work for small animal rescues and a few friends, to be honest I don't really want another project tying up my time - no idea what the demand would be for photos or how to go about it either, nor do I have any equipment or knowledge to do it at a standard I'd feel comfortable charging money for to be honest. Maybe in the future when I have time to get to know a bit more about photography but I don't even make use of all the features for my own photos, I can get cute pictures of my pets but definately wouldn't say I was at the standard I could make money from it.

My niece takes crappy photos but gets paid for them.

I'd suggest dumping the volunteer work - use the time to make money instead. Working for nothing is for mugs.

[karlyrat]

I guess I'm just a sucker for that nice fuzzy feeling when you help out someone who dedicates their life to helping out dumped, abused, homeless animals and can't really afford a professional designer to do their rescue's website, posters, etc ;)
I'm just a bit dubious of how easy it would be to earn money from something almost anyone could manage themselves, and there's also the legality issues from doing what would be classed as a self-employed job on the side. If you'd like to educate me otherwise on how easy it would be then feel free to try to convert me ;)

[DonSchap]

I've seen Rhys' niece's work .... he just may have a point, here. :rolleyes:


Besides, how are you going to show the work you do (http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fs earch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dhomely%2Bdog%26ni%3D20%26ei%3 DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-501%26xargs%3D0%26pstart%3D1%26b%3D41&w=360&h=222&imgurl=www.lostandfounddogrescue.org%2Fimages%2Fdy napage%2Fs22dpi588.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lostandfounddogrescue.org%2F info%2Fdisplay%3FPageID%3D2432&size=25.1kB&name=s22dpi588.jpg&p=homely%20dog&type=JPG&oid=848fefda4a4fb78a&no=41&tt=62) (<- click here) if you sell your "window to the world of abuse and improper care?"

[karlyrat]

besides, you were supposed to be on that diet ... who needs food?

I already fit into kiddy clothes, I don't want to have to shop in the under 5s section :P

[Rhys]

I guess I'm just a sucker for that nice fuzzy feeling when you help out someone who dedicates their life to helping out dumped, abused, homeless animals and can't really afford a professional designer to do their rescue's website, posters, etc ;)
I'm just a bit dubious of how easy it would be to earn money from something almost anyone could manage themselves, and there's also the legality issues from doing what would be classed as a self-employed job on the side. If you'd like to educate me otherwise on how easy it would be then feel free to try to convert me ;)

You don't need a business licence in the UK. All you need is to declare earnings to the taxman. Insurance might be helpful too unless you can be sure not to leave things around that people can fall over.

My suggestion - print using a standard ink jet printer to A4. Charge about fifteen quid for a portrait and you should be laughing. The cost of materials should be no more than about three quid.

[karlyrat]

Do people actually pay £15 for something printed off a bog standard printer? (which is another cost, as I don't have one myself)

[DonSchap]

Okay then, maybe it was my diet I was thinking about. :rolleyes:

That camera can be a real money maker, though. I'd think twice about it .... heck, maybe even a third time. "Thinking" is at a cut rate, this year, it seems. All you need do is look at the Presidential candidates we're faced with, this time. People must be out of their bloomin' minds!

Good luck, whichever way you go.

[Rhys]

Do people actually pay £15 for something printed off a bog standard printer? (which is another cost, as I don't have one myself)

As long as the ink is fine and the paper, you should have no problems. I have an Epson all-in-one with Durabright ink. I have fancy paper too. It's more durable than cheapo paper and cheapo ink.

Don't forget - most people want a photo and don't appreciate quality.

[T06]

Don't do it. if you're in need of a measly 250 quid you really shouldn't be going where you are. Like Rhys said do some selling to people in general or sell some nasty photos to the spca or whatever shelter complex you are involved in, if you make money from it for a good cause it's not a sin.;)