Game plan for other M bodies now that I have the M5
Jul 31, 2017
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So far I am pretty happy with my M5 and I am thinking of what to do with my M3 and original M. I really only want carry one M body in my light travel kit. I still shoot DSLRs for different kinds of shoots so the M system is just one of my tools.
I think I will sell my M3 on Ebay. I've been watching auctions and bodies in good shape like mine with the original packaging and the EVF sell at auction in the mid $300 range. I bought it from B&H in February of 2016 when they had that deal with the EVF so the camera, EVF and an extra OEM battery cost me $505. I usually figure if I get 50-70% on older gear at Ebay I am doing ok if I got some decent use out of it.
The original M on the other hand might not be worth selling, the body typically goes for about $125-$140. I have the one mainly sold in Japan that came in a dark slate blue with brown trim and I added the Franiec finger grip. It just seems hardly worth selling at that price. I am thinking I might pick up the Canon M 15-45mm at a good price and just keep this camera in the console of my truck for a handy little camera to just have when I am out and didn't plan on pictures but see an opportunity. I found the brand new silver version of the 15-45mm at a digital deal place for $125, says it comes in the usual white box that kit lenses come in, might not have a warranty card but that doesn't bother me. For what I am wanting that isn't a bad way to go, then I am not sacrificing one of my existing lenses in my kit to be on the M that just travels in my vehicle. And the 15-45mm would cover the focal range I feel I would most likely use if out and about and wanting to grab a quick picture of something, not too wide but not too long a focal length.
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