Someone tell me I am doing the right thing

A local photographer is selling a used 1DMKIV. It just came back from Canon and the seller has the service order showing a certified shutter count of 18k. From the pictures the seller sent it looks near mint and comes with the box, original accesories etc. I negotiated $3900 over email. I've been shooting with a 7D over the past two years. There isn't anything lacking in the 7D, but I've always wanted a 1D body. I am meeting the seller tomorrow. Someone give me some encouragement. Should I be on the lookout for anything when I check the body out?

Just remember to mention, now that B&H is also taking 1DX pre-order, you are still contemplating whether you should get this MkIV or put the $3900 towards a 1DX. He might knock down another $500 for ya right on the spot.

I would agree. Once the 1Dx is release the 1DIV will drop in price. If you can wait I would wait and save yourself some money.

cfcRebel wrote in post #14086071
Just remember to mention, now that B&H is also taking 1DX pre-order, you are still contemplating whether you should get this MkIV or put the $3900 towards a 1DX. He might knock down another $500 for ya right on the spot.

I haven't seen too many 1D4's selling for $3400 but its worth a try

Once you have that 1D in your hands, you'll soon realize what was missing with the 7D. You'll never look back.

Although 1DIV is a fantastic camera, $3900 is right in the ball park and not a stellar deal. You can find one on this board for $3950 with extra battery and that seller moved on to Hasslebald so he knows the stuff. What I am trying to say is price ($3900) is not a good enough reason to buy it especially when you know that the prices will drop when 1DX hits the road

That price is par for the course for a used 1DMK4 here in LA.

i wouldn't pay that much... wait a month

I will try to get it closer to $3600-$3700. I think once he sees the cash he will go for it. He is trying to sell it locally and has had it for sale a few weeks.

show up with 2500

I can't say much about the prices in the U.S. but the price is falling over here, I am starting to see them advertised locally here in Australia for mid to low $3k now. There was one recently with 10k actuations in immaculate condition for $2999, it was tempting!

L.J.G. wrote in post #14086235
I can't say much about the prices in the U.S. but the price is falling over here, I am starting to see them advertised locally here in Australia for mid to low $3k now. There was one recently with 10k actuations in immaculate condition for $2999, it was tempting!

That's quite a DEAL!

I decided to take your guy's advice and wait. The seller would budge anymore off the price and as you all mentioned I think we will see a price drop when the 1Dx hits the streets. I was SOOOO tempted tho!

Just hold out a little longer. You'll be glad you did when you save $500.

You're not doing the right thing. It's not a crazy deal, the 1D4 is about to drop in price and don't believe the people who say once you go 1D you'll never look back If there's nothing missing from your 7D, then why drop 4 large on a camera? *shakes head*

LowriderS10 wrote in post #14094762
You're not doing the right thing. It's not a crazy deal, the 1D4 is about to drop in price and don't believe the people who say once you go 1D you'll never look back If there's nothing missing from your 7D, then why drop 4 large on a camera? *shakes head*

I am being honest. Sometimes you just want things in life! I can afford it and I love photography. It's something I enjoy and make money with. I am not one of these people who think a 1 series body will make me a way better photographer,

I figure between waiting a bit and selling my gripped 7D and a few EF-S lenses that aren't used that much, it will cost me less than $1500 when all is said and done.