How do you justify buying a new camera?

8 years 11 months 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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8 years 11 months ago #436253 by MYoung
+1 with Dana


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8 years 11 months ago #436313 by Tony Imaging
When it's time and I have the funds, no justifying needed.  I buy it.


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8 years 11 months 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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8 years 11 months 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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8 years 11 months 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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8 years 11 months ago #436333 by Greg Friedman
For me, it's all about budget


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8 years 11 months ago #436479 by Chris Briggs
:agree:  


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8 years 11 months 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:

5D Mark II | 50mm f/1.4 EX | 24-70mm f/2.8L | 70-200mm f/2.8L | 430EX
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8 years 11 months ago #436571 by Tim Entin
Same with me!


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8 years 11 months ago #436574 by cybersholt
I would just weigh the old vs the new, does it do x, x & x soo much better? Is the price high right now because the new just came out? etc.

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8 years 11 months ago #436715 by JD Imagery
:agree:  pretty much sums that up 


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8 years 11 months ago #436823 by Joves
Well I am in the same boat as you. While some of the new models look good, I really do not see a reason to pull the trigger on them. I actually am still happy with my D300, and will most likely use it until it gives up the ghost. Then it will be shelf art, and I will get a new camera. I had decided when I did get the D300 that I would get off of the equipment upgrading squirrel cage. Besides the next new models may have some real total improvements like a ultra wide dynamic range where it will expose even the worst scene beautifully. :drool:


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8 years 10 months ago #441349 by Jorge Abril
If I have the spare cash, and I need it for something, then I'll just get it.  Usually it's just the need or shall I say "want" for something new.   I  won't lie, I have been the target of some good marketing in the past.   :whistle:


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8 years 10 months ago #441440 by Don Fischer
 Depends I think, on what you use the camera for. Full time pro? I read a book years ago that a pro wrote and he said every year he has his present  camera refurbished and sells it. Buy's himself a new one. If your a pro just getting by, it would have to be need and weather or not I could afford it. On the other hand if your not a pro and the cost doesn't really matter, no need to justify anything!


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