Now's the time to buy a 5Dc

I get that it's old. I get that the 5D3 is better at high ISO, AF, etc., but I just saw a sale on CL for the 5D at $500.

That's insane to me.

Yeah I saw one a few days ago at that price here on CL.... practically free... I love how you can get 2 5dmkII for the price of 1 5dmkIII..... gotta love canon.

By the time I get my 5DmkIII, I may as well just keep my 5D since it won't be worth much.

I see a good amount close to the $600-$700 range but they are in less than optimal condition - usually a lot of wear around the edges, excessive paint chipping on the hot shoe, scratches on the LCD, and/or high shutter count. People seem to still be asking $800-$1000 for the 5dc where I am, but I don't see them selling much over the $800 range.

I just happened upon mine at an absolute steal, so the deals are definitely out there. And, I would expect more to come as the 5dmkII becomes the back-up body for people.

saw one yesterday here (gripped) for over $900

I just got $825 for mine with 4 batteries and the grid view finder screen. It was in mint condition, no scratches, 13k clicks, original box, etc. Probably could have got another $25 or so, but I think it was fair price for both parties. I've seen them going regularly for about $900-950 including a grip.

Picked up a 52D from the recent refurb sale. Although 5D3 is my dream camera, it's priced too high for me. I can't justify that as a hobbyist. But once we get sub $3000, assuming the 5D2 holds value from where I bought it, I might consider an upgrade down the road if it's about $1500 net or so.

I have to admit, it would be tempting to be able to use my 85L on the 5D3 and be able to shoot with no light whatsoever, but the 5D2 is still an awesome camera and the 7D suffices when I need the AF. I am not slighting the 5D3 in the least. From the sounds of it, it sounds like it's worth every penny of the $3500, but that's a whole lot of glass that you can buy with the $3000 difference between a 5Dc and 5D3. 85L/35L and a 70-200 f/4. Lots o' glass.

TaDa wrote in post #14164865
I have to admit, it would be tempting to be able to use my 85L on the 5D3 and be able to shoot with no light whatsoever, but the 5D2 is still an awesome camera and the 7D suffices when I need the AF. I am not slighting the 5D3 in the least. From the sounds of it, it sounds like it's worth every penny of the $3500, but that's a whole lot of glass that you can buy with the $3000 difference between a 5Dc and 5D3. 85L/35L and a 70-200 f/4. Lots o' glass.

Just be wary of little boy's with slingshots