Have cameras gotten so expensive everywhere lately?

Gear

I'm looking at mirrorless cameras and everything is so expensive. The cheapest option is a Panasonic GX100 at 600€ and the first decent option is the R50 at almost 800.

I also looked at the used market. I found a GX80 at 450€ with the kit lens. This would be the best choice in hindsight, but here is my problem: exactly 5 years ago I bought this exact kit new for 440€. I no longer possess that camera, but would like to have it again. I was shocked to find out that it not costs more to buy it used, even though it was already an old model 5 years ago.

And newer models are even more expensive, so it's not a matter of limited stock and availability. I remember 10 years ago you could get an entry level DSLR for 350, and now the cheapest camera with removable lenses costs 600.

I wonder if it's the same everywhere or if my country is especially screwed. At this point I'm wondering if I should just get a compact camera with a good zoom lens and be done with it.

Posted Apr 8, 2025, 9:09 PM UTC

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