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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Chris C, Jul 31, 2008.

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  1. Chris C

    Chris C

    4,824
    May 5, 2005
    Somewhere in the Oklahoma woods
    I've got a D70 which has had a problem since birth. I don't know any other way of describing it other than it "drops" the NEF image on about 10% of my shots. The jpeg image is still there and easily retrievable with a freeware program available on the internet. But the RAW image just isn't "available". No-one seems to know what to do about it and I've never sent it in to Nikon to find out..............it's just not that big a problem. The camera has also been dropped and the case is cracked.............but it's never caused any problems with the operation. Nikon said it wouldn't be worth the expense of replacing the case unless the case is broken to a point moisture could migrate. It's just cracked and it's no big deal.

    I'm going to make a big change in my equipment inventory and want to sell this camera. Any opinions as to what a D70 with 11,455 shutter actuations, in this condition, might be worth?

    P.S.

    I won't be offended because I'm asking for honest opinions. I'm going to sell it or give it away if I have to. I just want it out of my inventory and am asking if it has value.
     
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    Chris C, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. seafoxfla

    seafoxfla

    3,261
    May 1, 2005
    Miami, Fl. USA
    I'd try it get at least $200.00 to $250.00. If not, donate it to a school you may get a better tax write off.
     
    seafoxfla, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. Chayelle

    Chayelle

    3,945
    Feb 22, 2007
    God's Creation
    Chris...
    you could bless a young, budding creative mind...
     
    Chayelle, Jul 31, 2008
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  4. Chris C

    Chris C

    4,824
    May 5, 2005
    Somewhere in the Oklahoma woods
    I'm not at all against donating to a cause. I just need to know it's worth.
     
    Chris C, Jul 31, 2008
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  5. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    A clean d70 is only worth $250 these days. The the cracked case puts your d70 in the "butt ugly" category. You'd have to price it at under $100 to sell in. But if you donate it to a school, you could probably claim the $250 tax write-off. Jmho.
     
    Uncle Frank, Jul 31, 2008
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  6. KayB

    KayB

    2,590
    Aug 17, 2007
    Puyallup, WA
    If you would like to donate it to my school I can arrange for a receipt. I teach computer applications and would put it to good use with the kiddos...also our yearbook teacher would probably do a happy dance.
     
    KayB, Jul 31, 2008
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  7. Chris C

    Chris C

    4,824
    May 5, 2005
    Somewhere in the Oklahoma woods
    Just got off the phone with my tax accountant. Because of my tax position, he says it would be better for me to sell the camera outright and then donate the cash to whichever organization I want. He says that the IRS is getting really finicky about "item" donations. Cash donations are clear and simple.
     
    Chris C, Jul 31, 2008
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  8. luke_28

    luke_28

    506
    May 12, 2008
    North
    While I'm not crazy about ebay, this sounds like a good item to put there. There will be many more eyeballs on it there and with a clear description of what they are getting, it should bring it's true current value.
     
    luke_28, Jul 31, 2008
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  9. acena

    acena

    1,998
    Mar 14, 2006
    New Jersey
    I'm with Frank. I would not waste a few bucks on a cracked DSLR that will not deliver RAW files. Especially one that is several years old. I would almost rather buy a P&S. Buy a new camera and keep the D70 as a backup. If you were going to try to sell it to me, I am not sure I would give you $25 for it. Give it away and make someone happy.
     
    acena, Jul 31, 2008
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  10. nuccifamily

    nuccifamily

    3,122
    Jun 27, 2006
    Pueblo, Colorado
    There are other reasons to make a donation than simply the tax consequences. :rolleyes: 
     
    nuccifamily, Jul 31, 2008
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  11. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    I would say around $100. The occasional missed RAW shot really kills your resale value. That missed shot might be the shot of a life time. :0
     
    Anthony747, Jul 31, 2008
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  12. olddogg

    olddogg

    1,405
    May 1, 2007
    Halftime in Central Florida, halftime RV'ing.
    I agree, give it away. I gave my D70 to my daughter, who has used the heck out of it. I get more pleasure from her pics than I would have gotten from the little bit of cash I could have received. Give to someone
     
    olddogg, Jul 31, 2008
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  13. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,088
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    I gave my F3HP to my daughter and made us both happy.
     
    greyflash, Jul 31, 2008
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  14. Chris C

    Chris C

    4,824
    May 5, 2005
    Somewhere in the Oklahoma woods
    Very interesting comments and opinions, and I welcome them all.

    I have no sons, no daughters, no grandchildren, no aspiring photographers living near me. The camera is worth something, especially since it's connected to a Nikon 18-200VR, which I'll no longer need. I'm still trying to decide just what choice to make. I know I'm getting out of Nikon..........and SLR equipment. Haven't set the camera on anything other than full-auto in so long I've decided to just buy a P&S. My work certainly isn't going to end up in the Louvre, afterall!
     
    Chris C, Jul 31, 2008
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  15. JustBeingMe999

    JustBeingMe999

    178
    Aug 7, 2006
    Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA
    I don't know if this will work or not. If you want to donate the camera to the school as KayB stated, you can sell it to them for $250.00 and turn around a give that cash back to them and get a donation receipt. A win-win for both if it works out.. Worth a try IMHO..
     
    JustBeingMe999, Jul 31, 2008
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  16. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,088
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Not worth the IRS grief if this came to light. Not sure the school would be on safe legal grounds either.

    An outright donation to the school should not be a problem tax wise since it is under $500. The IRS would never question such a donation and this would be especially true since it has a lens attached.
     
    greyflash, Jul 31, 2008
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  17. Chris C

    Chris C

    4,824
    May 5, 2005
    Somewhere in the Oklahoma woods
    Well, I'm not up on all the values, but wouldn't the lens alone be worth more than $500, Gordon?
     
    Chris C, Jul 31, 2008
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  18. JustBeingMe999

    JustBeingMe999

    178
    Aug 7, 2006
    Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Sorry Chris, I thought you were talking about the camera alone. And as Gordon mentioned, my suggestion may not be worth hassle with IRS..

    About the lens, sorry to step in, but yes, it is worth over $500.00 by itself alone.
     
    JustBeingMe999, Jul 31, 2008
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  19. Chris C

    Chris C

    4,824
    May 5, 2005
    Somewhere in the Oklahoma woods
    That's okay, Chandresh, I was responding to Gordon's comment, not yours. I was aware you hadn't any idea I also had the lens. But I'm figuring the lens and camera (even though the camera isn't up-to-snuff) ought to be worth somewhere in the $650 to $700 range, shouldn't it?
     
    Chris C, Jul 31, 2008
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  20. JustBeingMe999

    JustBeingMe999

    178
    Aug 7, 2006
    Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Given the condition, I would put both together for $650 or OBO.
     
    JustBeingMe999, Jul 31, 2008
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