Why don't people even consider used DSLR?

I read a lot of posts on here and people are talking about buying a new DSLR, but don't you realize that you can get a DSLR that is a professional camera for less than the new point and shoot DSLR that they make today? You can buy a used D-2 or 20D for less than $700.00 in excellent shape, you can buy a used D-1X in excellent condition for less than $400.00. The advantage of these cameras are numerous, but the biggest one is the amazing quality thanks to the large CCD. Also since these were usually owned by pros they are well taken care of because that is how these guys make their money.

I have 2 Nikon D-1, one is an H that was used by the AP in Boston, and the other is a X that was used by AP in Los Angeles. They both still have the inventory stickers on them.

So, why not consider a used DSLR that is built a lot better over a new camera?

Added (1). There's an obvious reason why a D-2 or a D-3 sold for thousands of dollars new.

And as far as a pro not taking care of his equipment, my dad owned a studio and did location work for Phillip Morris in VA. You think that when Phillip Morris is paying a few thousand dollars in location fees and a creative director and make up artist and staff that they want to have a shoot delayed because the camera does not work?

I've shot with a D-1 and a D-2 in subzero temperatures, and in the rain and in the summer in Iraq. Shot with an F-3HP in the mountains of Bosnia, and had to climb down some pretty rough and rugged terrain with a camera around my neck Pro gear has to be built solidly enough to work in any conditions.

The sensor may be big, but it's utterly outdated. Even a modern entry level DSLR outclasses it by a long shot.

Take a look here:
http://www.dxomark.com/...nd3)/Nikon

It's because digital cameras have a very short life-span; they get replaced by newer and better models every 12-18 months or so. Therefore, an old DSLR camera, no matter how good it was back in its day, is still obsolete today when compared to even entry-level models.

In addition, just because the user is professional, doesn't mean that their cameras are flawless. In my cases, it's the other way around. Depending on what kind of pictures the pro shot, he may have had numerous accidents with bumping and knocking the camera. Not to mention the extremely high shutter wear they have placed on the camera due to shooting for a living.

If I was to buy a used DSLR, I prefer to buy it from a friend I personally know, rather than off from some site.

Obviously with people like us, we can deal with issues that may pop up, contact manufacturers for a repair, or are willing to either attempt a repair or pay for an out-of-warranty repair with the camera manfacturer.

With people who use point and shoots, with all due respect they're mostly people who want something that works. In my experience with them, they don't want to go through the hassle of having to deal with so many things if a used camera decides to break. Additionally, to properly use a DSLR, they have to learn a bit about it, and a lot of the terminology can be confusing (Try throwing out DX, FX, EF, EF-S, APS-C, cropped, full frame, ISO, White Balance, RAW, JPEG, IS/VR, and most people won't know the majority of those terms).

I'm with you on how DSLRs are superior to point and shoots, and offer much better optical quality for the same price as some of these newer point and shoots (and especially when compared to bridge cameras or EVILs), but sometimes people just want something that works and is easy to use.

The same argument can be made for any market. It's much cheaper and better to build your own computer than to buy a pre-built, or to buy a used car and fix it up than it is to buy a new car, but not everyone has the technical know-how, time, or willingness to learn.

It's how most of the people think.

There's a D2h, so D1h sucks. But when you think of; holy, then how did they shoot when there was no D2h?

Plus, half of them think more megapixels, better quality. This is the major reason. And when you count all the features they THINK they'll need… It only gets worse.

When my friend was buying his first DSLR, he was looking at every spec. Now, 2 years later, his main features are Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO - Just like it should be.

It's marketing, and companies know it.