For this reason prices of motion picture equipment are subject to fluctuations in the currency exchange rate. The most important rate to follow is the US Dollar EU (European Union) Euro. The Euro is a relatively new currency, replacing the currencies of the member states of the EU. Athough England and Switzerland are not members of the EU, their currenies, the GBP (Great Britan Pound, £) and Swiss Franc (CHF, SFr), tend to rise and fall against the US Dollar nearly in sync with the Euros rise and fall.

The U.S. Dollar is now trading at multi-year record lows against the Euro (European Union Currency). The Dollar has fallen over 48% in value since its peak in October 2000. Since all Super 16mm and 35mm camera equipment available for sale is manufactured in Europe, prices will be going up 20%-50% once the existing supply of used cameras in the U.S. is sold. The reason for this is that most of the used cameras that you have seen for sale in the U.S. last 3 years at very resonable prices were imported from Europe when the US Dollar's value was 50% higher. Used cameras in the U.S. are now looking very attractive to European buyers. If you are thinking of buying a motion picture camera, do not delay!