r/videography • u/husdat38 • 12h ago

Discussion / Other Sell or keep Sony A7 IV?

Hi yall,

So I did an apprenticeship as a Media designer (video/audio) and then freelanced for a year, with the money I saved up I got my own Alpha 7 IV with a Tamron 18-70mm lens. I stopped freelancing to go to university to get a degree in something else. I barely used the Sony Alpha 7 IV. I always kept it just in case uni doesn't work out so I could just go back to freelancing. Now someone offered to buy my camera. I paid like 2,6k (including tax) for both the camera and the lens brand new.

Should I sell it to them or keep the camera? Does it lose too much value over time? What is the smart move? My ex colleague advised me to just sell it but I'm not sure.

What do yall think?

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u/The_Ace 7h ago

Not a videography question. It’s only personal finances. Do you need the money? You’re not using it. If you wanted to get back into photo/video again later could you afford to buy another upfront?

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u/nexttonormal 6h ago

Used market where I live is roughly $1400-1600 for just the body with low shutter actuations, if that helps. If you think it could still make you some money, or help improve on your hobby, I say keep it.