If anyone ever doubted the true value of large format cameras in relation to other cameras, look at these numbers from the government of Canada official surplus sales page:
used film Nikon with lens- $100
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
used DGITIAL Nikon SLRs, with NO lens 15 of them - $300 for all of them
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
used MF Hassleblad with lens - $150
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
another used Hassy with more accessories - $250
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
and then....
Used large format Lindhof, 4x5 sheet film camera with one lens - minimum bid starting at $1,500.00
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
So, for all those "naysayers' out there - not that we have any on this forum ( ) - if we assume actions speak louder than words, what does all that tell you about the value of your LF gear?
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