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Canon Refurb M200 - on sale

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OP Larry Rexley Senior Member • Posts: 1,238
Re: Canon Refurb M200 - on sale
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joseph07081 wrote:

I keep thinking about picking one of these up to use with my 22mm as a carry-around, almost pocketable camera to keep with me while I am out and about. I just don't know if it is that much smaller than my M6II to warrant the extra expense. I can't get much from the online camera size comparator, it would be easier for me if I could handle one first. The refurb price is good, but I really overspent lately on astronomy gear, so I need to be pretty frugal for a while, but the gas is strong for this one.

I understand completely. Sometimes we 'find' reasons we need more gear... i am definitely guilty of that!

I find it easier to justify if the buying price is less than the price I can re-sell on eBay, and the refurbs do fit that bill. I've been able to find a lot of good deals on vintage stuff on Craigs list.... I try the lenses for a while, keep the very best and resell the others on eBay and make a small amount of money.

Experimenting with equipment is a hobby too and does teach you a lot!

The M200 is a good deal as it includes the kit 15-45 lens which if you sell on eBay takes the 'body only' price down even more.  I've tried 3 copies of that kit lens. I like the size and focal length range but none of the copies I've had have been good in the corners. I'll settle for one that's fairly sharp in the corners by f5 like my 18-150, but so far, no go...  I should know tomorrow when it arrives.

 Larry Rexley's gear list:Larry Rexley's gear list
Canon EOS M6 II Canon EOS M200 Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM +21 more
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