Sold: an entire Canon L kit to go for Pentax 645D- with no lens!

JayR · 11-24-2010, 09:11 PM

Just browsing my local PhotoCo in Adelaide today where i had spotted they had the 645D in for sale recently to be told it had sold already!! (no mean feat considering it was selling for $12+K)

I also noticed a crazy array of about 20 of the pro quality Canon L glass there, 400 prime, 24-70, 70-200, 100-400 etc etc etc, 3 of the tilt-shifts, 85/1.2, 50/1.4, 24/1.4 etc, 100 & 200 macros, super-wide etc etc etc - almost looked like the entire pro catalogue - all sold as a result of buying the 645D - and without the 55mm lens in yet!!

Though I was told the guy who is selling had the full kit in Nikon 35mm as well... So its not a total jump ship

My mind boggles at the amounts changing hands, but whoever it is must be having a great time and about the worst case of LBA ive come across.

Doanh · 11-24-2010, 09:41 PM

Correction: CBA lol

JayR · 11-25-2010, 04:44 PM

Im amazed this hasnt received any replies!

Seems every third thread has someone lamenting Pentax not having a full frame camera in its line up and therefore losing people to Canon/Nikon... And the other doomsayers saying the 645D would never entice any Canikon pros away from their gear - and yet here we have an outstanding example of just that!

Selling out of Canon full frame and probably $30,000+ worth of pro-glass for a 645D without a lens, days after it arrived in the store!

well, i thought it was quite a statement

wedgetail · 11-25-2010, 04:59 PM

Nice to see Adelaide leading the new trend.

**rparmar** · 11-25-2010, 05:16 PM

The 645D is going to be the perfect camera for some.

But that Canon rig might be the perfect setup for others.

I actually find it incomprehensible that someone could trade all for a system with only one lens. But once Pentax solves that obvious problem they will have a lot of shooters in their pocket.

JayR · 11-25-2010, 05:39 PM

there was a new 25mm SDM lens just announced also

Originally posted by rparmar

The 645D is going to be the perfect camera for some.

But that Canon rig might be the perfect setup for others.

shit yeah!
If i was a Canon man, i'd be going nuts!

Funny, although Pentaxians tend to feel the odd ones out - all my closest mates & my brother all use Pentax, so I dont really know any Canon people to let them know.

sjwaldron · 11-26-2010, 01:14 PM

The guy probably didn't get that great of a trade-in value at a shop. He should have sold the lenses individually online.

I'd say good for him as long as he isn't thinking medium format (1.27x crop factor?) is some type of magic that will make his pictures better. haha.

pb_red · 11-28-2010, 07:51 PM

i believe the 645d is backward compatible with older 645 lenses so it's not necessary to wait for new lenses to appear before getting the new body.

**Digitalis** · 11-28-2010, 07:54 PM

For the record, that wasn't me. I am selling off my canon gear, it's true. But I wouldn't do anything that stupid. the D-FA55mm f/2.8 looks like a superb lens I wouldn't mind adding it to my large collection of 645 and 67 glass.

Rory · 11-29-2010, 12:15 PM

It's not really clear in your post if the man traded these, sold these, or if they're just listed on consignment.

11-24-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
JayR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Adelaide, SA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 273	Sold: an entire Canon L kit to go for Pentax 645D- with no lens! Just browsing my local PhotoCo in Adelaide today where i had spotted they had the 645D in for sale recently to be told it had sold already!! (no mean feat considering it was selling for $12+K) I also noticed a crazy array of about 20 of the pro quality Canon L glass there, 400 prime, 24-70, 70-200, 100-400 etc etc etc, 3 of the tilt-shifts, 85/1.2, 50/1.4, 24/1.4 etc, 100 & 200 macros, super-wide etc etc etc - almost looked like the entire pro catalogue - all sold as a result of buying the 645D - and without the 55mm lens in yet!! Though I was told the guy who is selling had the full kit in Nikon 35mm as well... So its not a total jump ship My mind boggles at the amounts changing hands, but whoever it is must be having a great time and about the worst case of LBA ive come across.

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11-24-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
Doanh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 247	Correction: CBA lol

11-25-2010, 04:44 PM	#3
JayR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Adelaide, SA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 273 Original Poster	Im amazed this hasnt received any replies! Seems every third thread has someone lamenting Pentax not having a full frame camera in its line up and therefore losing people to Canon/Nikon... And the other doomsayers saying the 645D would never entice any Canikon pros away from their gear - and yet here we have an outstanding example of just that! Selling out of Canon full frame and probably $30,000+ worth of pro-glass for a 645D without a lens, days after it arrived in the store! well, i thought it was quite a statement

11-25-2010, 04:59 PM	#4
wedgetail Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: adelaide Photos: Albums Posts: 211	Nice to see Adelaide leading the new trend.

11-25-2010, 05:16 PM	#5
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	The 645D is going to be the perfect camera for some. But that Canon rig might be the perfect setup for others. I actually find it incomprehensible that someone could trade all for a system with only one lens. But once Pentax solves that obvious problem they will have a lot of shooters in their pocket.

11-25-2010, 05:39 PM	#6
JayR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Adelaide, SA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 273 Original Poster	there was a new 25mm SDM lens just announced also Originally posted by rparmar The 645D is going to be the perfect camera for some. But that Canon rig might be the perfect setup for others. shit yeah! If i was a Canon man, i'd be going nuts! Funny, although Pentaxians tend to feel the odd ones out - all my closest mates & my brother all use Pentax, so I dont really know any Canon people to let them know.

11-26-2010, 01:14 PM	#7
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	The guy probably didn't get that great of a trade-in value at a shop. He should have sold the lenses individually online. I'd say good for him as long as he isn't thinking medium format (1.27x crop factor?) is some type of magic that will make his pictures better. haha.

11-28-2010, 07:51 PM	#8
pb_red Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 194	i believe the 645d is backward compatible with older 645 lenses so it's not necessary to wait for new lenses to appear before getting the new body.

11-28-2010, 07:54 PM	#9
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	For the record, that wasn't me. I am selling off my canon gear, it's true. But I wouldn't do anything that stupid. the D-FA55mm f/2.8 looks like a superb lens I wouldn't mind adding it to my large collection of 645 and 67 glass.

11-29-2010, 12:15 PM	#10
Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672	It's not really clear in your post if the man traded these, sold these, or if they're just listed on consignment.

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