How do you justify buying a new camera?

9 years 5 days ago #436220 by Hassner
You need a second (back-up) body if someone asks you to do a photographic job.
Not serious, but professional. I only needed my back-up once in 9 (digital) years.

I think budget is the biggest draw-back from walking in and getting the latest.
My camera works hard and is handled rough. Therefore I do not mind buying second hand.
I bought a previous body with very little mileage at 40% of retail because of a minor scratch on the screen.
That was years ago and it is still going strong.


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9 years 5 days ago #436222 by effron
You shouldn't need others to offer a reason for YOU to buy a new camera. I moved from a D700 to a D800 and I'm not a pro. I don't regret it a bit. If you're happy with the still great D700, save your money....

Why so serious?
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9 years 5 days ago #436226 by Dana Leeson
1. Budget
2. Functionality
3.  Desire


Basically, if I feel like it.


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9 years 5 days ago #436229 by tganiats
I agree with Dana and effron. For me, I would buy one everytime time a new model appears because I "have to have it." Then I stop. Really? What will the new camera offer.  If you can appreciate the faster processor or the larger megapixels or the better dynamic range or the improved low-light performance, then the new camera may be worth it.  If the old camera is broken, why even ask.    We all have a budget constraint.  I would LOVE to get the D810 to replace my D800 (with high-pass filter), but I won't do it...not enough of a change.  But for others it might be worth it. 


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9 years 5 days ago #436242 by Sawyer
If I want it and have the funds, I buy it. 

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9 years 5 days ago #436244 by Hassner
The only place that one need to "justify" a new camera, is with the wife.
I get the feeling you asked for some ammunition here. ;)


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9 years 4 days ago #436247 by effron

Hassner wrote: The only place that one need to "justify" a new camera, is with the wife.
I get the feeling you asked for some ammunition here. ;)


I agree with the "ammunition" statement, but if it was up to my wife, I'd still be shooting film, with my venerable and operational Nikkormat ftn.....:P

Why so serious?
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9 years 4 days ago #436253 by MYoung
+1 with Dana


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9 years 4 days ago #436313 by Tony Imaging
When it's time and I have the funds, no justifying needed.  I buy it.


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9 years 4 days ago #436316 by stuartsbarbie
I think personally I would spend my money on lenses if my camera was still working well.  


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9 years 4 days ago #436326 by Hoss
I'm with Tony on this one.  If I have the spare funds, and need, then I go for it. 


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9 years 4 days ago #436327 by tganiats
I agree with Barbara.  It's a big "if" (as my comment stated above), but I like lens over camera choice most often.


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9 years 4 days ago #436333 by Greg Friedman
For me, it's all about budget


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9 years 3 days ago #436479 by Chris Briggs
:agree:  


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9 years 2 days ago #436547 by EOS Man
Does it have the new features that I want: 4k video!  Then I want it.  Then I get it.  :thumbsup:

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