Will YOUR camera kit hold its value? The winning brand may surprise you – it’s not Leica!
We’ll often buy kit without a thought for depreciation. But, if one day you want to swap your camera set up and achieve the best offer for used, here’s the valuable inside track on what’s holding its own and what isn’t The post Will YOUR camera kit hold its value? The winning brand may surprise you – it’s not Leica! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Second-hand camera equipment is currently enjoying significant discounts, with UK-based UsedLens reporting on the market for over £24 million worth of used gear. The report reveals that older camera models often retain more value than their newer counterparts, depending on the brand. Canon's eight models, such as the R6 Mark II and Mark III, have maintained an average value of 85% of their original price, suggesting a strong demand for the EOS system users.
Leica also stands out in terms of retaining value, with vintage Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 lens costing more than newer versions. However, the Sony RX10 IV saw a 25% price drop after the RX10 V's release, while the A7 IV dropped 16.6% in value. Olympus' vintage cameras, like the OM-10 and Trip 35, also appear to be in decline, with average unit prices dropping to £84 and £95 respectively.
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