Digital camera pickle!

[Intercooler]

   So I bought a Fuji S7000 a few years back and it was considered one of the best. I think I paid $630 for it back then and purchased a wide angle, zoom, filter, adapter, bag and accs for it. Well, we are thinking of getting a newer digital since new ones are somewhat better. I looked on E-Bay and these aren't going for squat!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujifilm-FinePix-S7000-6-3-MP-Digital-Camera-Black-with-camera-strap-/140785675123?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item20c77aeb73

    Mind you mine looks brand new and babied! Would you sell it for $60 and part the lenses out, try to find a trade, keep it?

[Photographer]

I would keep it.  It's always good to have a spare and it still offers the same usefulness as when you bought it.  Maybe something another family member could use to get interested in photography.  I typically pass my hand-me-downs to my wife and kids when I feel the need to update technology.  In many cases the use you can still get from it far outweighs the money you might realize on the used market for electronic stuff.

[Intercooler]

True. Looking at the spec's on it wouldn't you say today's cameras aren't a huge upgrade over it?

[The_Shadow]

Being its digital it good to have even as a primary...

[sqlbullet]

I never upgrade technology anymore without a specific reason/benefit.  Unless you have a specific new feature you need, or a specific problem to rectify, I would stick with what you have.

And, when you do upgrade I gotta give the thumbs up to a Nikon.  I have loved mine.

[loadedround]

Take the suggestion from the others. I'm in the same boat as you. I was using a Nikon Coolpix 5100 and updated to a Canon T3I with two pro lenses. I still find my Coolpix 5100 small and handy and it still gives me 8 x10'' digital prints with excellent resolution. BTW, the Coolpix 5100 was around 500.00 when first out and worth about 60.00 on the market now and it is an excellent camera. 

[REDLINE]

Mind you mine looks brand new and babied! Would you sell it for $60 and part the lenses out, try to find a trade, keep it?

I'ld agree with others and say keep it.

[REDLINE]

True. Looking at the spec's on it wouldn't you say today's cameras aren't a huge upgrade over it?

I guess my first question would be;  Is there something the Fuji S7000 isn't capable of doing that you wish it did?

I guess I'm just thinking it doesn't sound like you don't like the camera, but are just considering replacing it more/less "just because."

And, what are you considering upgrading to?  Something specific?

[loadedround]

Intercooler: I just looked at the specs on your Fuji digital camera and there is absolutely 6.3 mega pixels. Mega pixels is like horsepower in a car. You can buy a 500 hp Corvette, but where are you going to use it? My Nikon Coolpix 5100 has only 5.1 mega pixels and I have made 11 X 14 prints with excellent resolution. Keep it and enjoy it. JMHO!

[Intercooler]

It has a Macro feature where it doubles to 12.6 MP. The newer ones have a bigger display and some have a flip-out. It isn't huge like some but the Wifey wanted another small style camera. We have the kids Canon Rebel here on loan but never used it.

[REDLINE]

Your reasoning does make sense toward getting a new camera.  I say get a new one and keep the current Fuji.

[The_Shadow]

IC, Take that Rebel out and run it thru its paces you maybe supprised how well it performs...
I have the EOS system, I started with the EOS 650 film camera (3000+ rolls thru it) and even picked up a used 750 body on the cheap side, then film has gone by the wayside for the most part.  I rarely use these any more because they are film based, however since I have swapped to the EOS Rebel XT because it utilizes all of the lenses & flash units I had prior to the Rebel XT purchase.

I will say the the new digital cameras can compensate so well when pushing the envelope on tough shots.