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Which to sell to fund an R5: 5D IV or EOS R?

Started Jul 4, 2020 | Polls thread
lightnchade Contributing Member • Posts: 548
Re: Which to sell to fund an R5: 5D IV or EOS R?
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Sell the R for the following reasons:

  • Your business is important. Introduce changes sure-footedly
  • There will likely be a more immediate demand for the second hand R from people wanting to test the water.
  • As the R5 proves itself you can sell the 5D and begin transitioning to R mount lenses, some of which will add an extra dimension to your photography.
  • R mount lenses may get better discounts as the initial wave of interest quietens and/or production is scaled up.

Sell the 5D for the following reason:

  • You want to transition to R mount lenses sooner.
  • The 2nd hand value of the 5D is still quite good¹

¹ The future value of 2nd hand 5D is unknown. There are scenarios for both retaining its value and for losing it:

  • It's a popular model and if lots of people make the switch, there could be a surplus on the market.
  • Canon have announced their focus is now on mirrorless so DSLRs could become harder to source.
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