Worth selling XS to get 1DmkII?

can get a KILLER deal on a 1D mkII

Just wondering if it is really worth the hassle of selling my XS right now to grab it. I know the pixels are TONS larger which helps, and you get all the pro controls and 14 bit processing.

Also can someone throw me out a estimate on what a XS w/ hooded kit lens + all ass. in 9/10 condition would go used?

$350ish i would think

1DmkII isn't 14 bit. It's just 12 bit. 1DmkIII is 14 bit. How much is the 1DmkII going for?

I sold my 40D for a 1D Mk II and would do it again in a heartbeat. I sold my 1D II for a 1D IIn and would do it again in a hearbeat.

My answer to your questions is YES!

fnothaft wrote in post #10212440
1DmkII isn't 14 bit. It's just 12 bit. 1DmkIII is 14 bit. How much is the 1DmkII going for?

hmmm that is something to consider now...

550

If you have lenses for it and don't mind an always-gripped body, then go for it!

I sold my XS a month ago and netted $375 selling lens and body seperate. Lens went for $90 shipped and body for $320 shipped, but after selling fees, it was about 375.

Also, XS is not 14 bit either, so no loss there. Honestly I have never seen an example where 14 bit made the difference other than theoretical tests.

$550 1D II is a steal

Do use 1Dcount to get the shutter counts, though. The more "pro" a body is, the more shutter counts it's more likely to have.

It's definitely worth it.

btw, a LNIB XS + kit lens worht $350ish, as pointed out already. Just confirming that.

At $550, you might as well. The IQ, AF, and build quality will be huge steps better.

The MKII at the very least,will retain value better and be a better bargaining chip later.

That besides it blowing the other body away to boot.

I sold my XS w/ kit lens in like new condition for $350. I think selling the XS for a 1DmkII would be a really good deal. The IQ of the 1DmkII is going to be a lot better than your XS.

tkbslc wrote in post #10212588
If you have lenses for it and don't mind an always-gripped body, then go for it!

I sold my XS a month ago and netted $375 selling lens and body seperate. Lens went for $90 shipped and body for $320 shipped, but after selling fees, it was about 375.

Also, XS is not 14 bit either, so no loss there. Honestly I have never seen an example where 14 bit made the difference other than theoretical tests.

Not sure what examples you are looking at but I instantly recognized the difference between a 40D and my XS (same lens, light, settings)

It'll definitely be worth it.

Selling the XS for the 1DMKII is worth the upgrade. I sold my 30D for a 1DMKII and never regret it on bit. The autofocus will surprise you every time.

For 550 that is a deal that you can't give up.

Think I am going to do it , hopefully soon I will have a 1D mkII

I traded my 30D for a 1Ds Mk II. I haven't looked back yet.