Is this worth the money?

[rhinochopig]

A chap I know has offered me this lot for £400. Is it worth it - I hadn't planned on getting an SLR for a while but it *seemed* like a good buy? Should I bite his hand off or avoid?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks!

1xCANON EOS 400D body
1xSIGMA 18-125 AUTO FOCUS LENS f5.6
1xSIGMA EF500 DG MOTORIZED ZOOM FLASH
1X 1M OFF CAMERA LEAD FOR ABOVE
1X62mm UV FILTER screw in
1x62mm POLARIZED FILTER screw in
1X62mm NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTER GRADE 8 screw in
1COKIN SQUARE FILTER MOUNT +62mm RING
1X GRADUATED SUNSET FILTER SQUARE
1X GRADUATED BLUE FILTER SQUARE
1X RED SQUARE {for black&white}
1xYELLOW SQUARE {for black&white}
1x remote control wired
software
1x lowepro sectioned rucksac ,cant remember the model but its the one with two straps &quick access pouch enough for all gear plus a waterproof
2xSANDISC 2GB COMPACT FLASH CARDS

[SamHH]

I think it's probably a good price, but I'm not an expert on second hand photography kit prices, so maybe do a bit of your own research. eBay is a pretty good guide for market values (look at completed listings). www.camerapricebuster.co.uk is good for looking what cameras and lenses cost new and Warehouse Express sells most of the stuff on that list and is usually competitive on price.

[Scott328i]

IMO if the body is in good condtion that is probably worth £350+ on its own

Edit I thought it read 40d.

Still a good buy. Compare it to what you can on ebay and go from there

Edited by Scott328i on Monday 12th January 20:40

[SamHH]

Scott328i said:

IMO if the body is in good condtion that is probably worth £350+ on its own

According to the site I mentioned you can get a new one for £275.

[rhinochopig]

SamHH said:

Scott328i said:

IMO if the body is in good condtion that is probably worth £350+ on its own

According to the site I mentioned you can get a new one for £275.

Thanks for that. So it's not that great a bargain. I love PH - there is always some speedy advice on virtually every topic.

[RobDickinson]

However it does come wtih a lens that slikely better than the kit lens the 400D came with (which is £200 on its own) and a pretty decent flash that was probably £150+ new too.

[Scott328i]

And those bags are a shedload

[SamHH]

rhinochopig said:

Thanks for that. So it's not that great a bargain.

No, like I said, I think the package probably is good value, but maybe do some of your own research to be sure.

[Simpo Two]

rhinochopig said:

1COKIN SQUARE FILTER MOUNT +62mm RING
1X GRADUATED SUNSET FILTER SQUARE
1X GRADUATED BLUE FILTER SQUARE
1X RED SQUARE {for black&white}
1xYELLOW SQUARE {for black&white}

These are relics from film days and IMHO no value for a DLSR as you can apply such effects later in PS or similar. I put all mine on eBay years ago!

[curtisl]

Doesn't sound like the sale of the century but sounds about right to me. If you have the money spare and wanted to get a DSLR sounds like a good excuse and you get a bit of a jump start with the equipment.

I have a 400d and i love it, i also recently brought a lowepro bag with a laptop compartment and the was £85 on it's own.

[havoc]

curtisl said:

Doesn't sound like the sale of the century but sounds about right to me. If you have the money spare and wanted to get a DSLR sounds like a good excuse and you get a bit of a jump start with the equipment.

I have a 400d and i love it, i also recently brought a lowepro bag with a laptop compartment and the was £85 on it's own.

Agreed. It's a fair price, and a little cheaper than you could assemble that for yourself. But would you want all of it?!?

[rhinochopig]

havoc said:

curtisl said:

Doesn't sound like the sale of the century but sounds about right to me. If you have the money spare and wanted to get a DSLR sounds like a good excuse and you get a bit of a jump start with the equipment.

I have a 400d and i love it, i also recently brought a lowepro bag with a laptop compartment and the was £85 on it's own.

Agreed. It's a fair price, and a little cheaper than you could assemble that for yourself. But would you want all of it?!?

Thanks guys. I was only going to buy if it was one of those can't miss deals. Don't think I'll bother then.

[Simpo Two]

You could always buy it and sell off the bits you don't want on eBay?