Re: recent panorama-camera-prices

[Gary Irving <panolux@xxxxxxxx>]

CraigClint@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi,
>
> << 1.) At ebay.com: Linhof 617 S F5.6/90 mm lens, 4500 $ >>
>
> I can't see why anyone would pay $4,500 for a used Linhof when you can buy a
> brand new Fuji GX617 body with a 90mm lens for about $5,200.
>
> <<3.) At ebay.com: Fuji G617 (condition: Mint+)
> (price unknown, reserve not yet met)>>
>
> I'll be interested to see what this sells for. I've got one that is in very
> good condition (not for sale right now), that I paid $2,200 for 5 years ago.
> I've seen them for sale now for quite a bit more than that!
>
> I don't know why there would be so many cameras on the market right now
> except that for most folks a 35mm panoramic camera is a lot more convenient
> and economical than one that uses 120 film. And, if you've got a $4,500
> camera you aren't using much, why not get rid of it and buy a nice computer,
> DVD player, digital camera, and who knows what all else for the same money.
>
> Craig
>
> members.aol.com/cspanoramx

I can't see why someone would pay $5200.00 for a battery dependant Fuji when
they can get a like new non-battery dependant Linhof for $700.00 less! $700.00
will buy you alot of film! The used Fuji sounds like the better deal if you
don't mind the step down in interior workmanship and will accept the 105f8
fujinon over the 90f5.6 SuperAngulonMC.

Is the 617 format worth the extra expense? Only if you have high standards for
image quality! If you are trying to save money, you might want to sell the
brand new SUV,get a used Toyota Corolla,and FILL the trunk with film,tripod,and
your new Technormas!

Just a thought.

GMI