Why are used NX500 being offered on ebay at such high prices?

freedom21 wrote:

Wahid Khan 1961 wrote:

shutterpete wrote:

I have been looking for a pristine NX500 for a long time but used prices seem to be a bit on the high side. Are they in short supply or Is there another reason for it? There aren't that many 500's being sold on ebay UK.

It's a shame really as the review videos on YouTube seem to unanimously consider this to be an excellent camera, maybe that's why prices are high.

Thank you.

I think many people have already alluded to the principle reasons. In summary I think;

1 - Not too many may have sold in the first place, so rare on the ground.

2 - Some have died and people can't get them repaired.

3 - Some, like me, are hoarding them. I managed to get 3 when I found out how good they were and before the prices went up. Mine were all less than £300 each.

I think the same can be said of their excellent lenses. I've got multiple copies of; 16mm, 20mm, 30mm and 16-50mm PZ. I'm still in the market for others. I had an excellent copy of 50-150mm S, sold it and now regret it - such is life.

Regards, Wahid.

Hi, if you take good care of your stuff, will it last? I mean, do they start malfunctioning with age, if they are stored?

Also, are newer lenses pron to fungus, or only vintage ones? How does a fungus gets into a lens? Can it be with a stored lens?

Thanks

Hi

To date I've only have one camera fail on me, a Nikon CoolPix S3100. A point 'n' shot camera that was no great loss. Non of my 'serious' digital camera gear has ever failed in the last 10 years of shooting.

Having multiple copies means that some don't get used all that much, but they get an occasional airing and testing. All's good so far. The same applies to lenses. My kit is stored in various jiffy bags or small boxes inside larger boxes in a dry and warmish room. Fungus hasn't and shouldn't be an issue there.

Avoid cold and therefore damp storage spaces, eg lofts, garages, cellars, etc.

Some modern lenses are 'weather sealed'. Whilst this is a good thing in itself, most draw in air when being used, particularly zoom lenses that extend and retract. The drawn air, if very humid and trapped inside for a long time might lead to fungus issues.

So I would thoroughly dry your lenses if you intend to store them away for long periods.

Best regards, Wahid.