How do you know when it's time to replace your camera?

7 years 11 months ago - 7 years 11 months ago #482825 by Stealthy Ninja

Scotty wrote:

Marvel Fan wrote: I know this is a very open ended question.  I'm more interested in your personal buying habits.  What is the trigger that you justify going out and buying a new camera?  


When it limits you or it dies is my motto.  If you're somebody named "Stealthy Ninja", it's when a new camera comes out.  Doesn't matter the brand. :banana:


I like to change cameras so I can avoid cleaning the sensor. So as soon as a speck of dust gets on it I buy a new one. 
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7 years 11 months ago #482827 by Scotty

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Marvel Fan wrote: I know this is a very open ended question.  I'm more interested in your personal buying habits.  What is the trigger that you justify going out and buying a new camera?  


When it limits you or it dies is my motto.  If you're somebody named "Stealthy Ninja", it's when a new camera comes out.  Doesn't matter the brand. :banana:


I like to change cameras so I can avoid cleaning the sensor. So as soon as a speck of dust gets on it I buy a new one. 


Should I go fuji?

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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7 years 11 months ago #482829 by Stealthy Ninja

Scotty wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Marvel Fan wrote: I know this is a very open ended question.  I'm more interested in your personal buying habits.  What is the trigger that you justify going out and buying a new camera?  


When it limits you or it dies is my motto.  If you're somebody named "Stealthy Ninja", it's when a new camera comes out.  Doesn't matter the brand. :banana:


I like to change cameras so I can avoid cleaning the sensor. So as soon as a speck of dust gets on it I buy a new one. 


Should I go fuji?


Only if you can handle the Xtreme colours and radical image quality. 

You Nikon guys wouldn't be used to the awesome,  it takes some time to adjust. 
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7 years 11 months ago #482832 by Scotty

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Marvel Fan wrote: I know this is a very open ended question.  I'm more interested in your personal buying habits.  What is the trigger that you justify going out and buying a new camera?  


When it limits you or it dies is my motto.  If you're somebody named "Stealthy Ninja", it's when a new camera comes out.  Doesn't matter the brand. :banana:


I like to change cameras so I can avoid cleaning the sensor. So as soon as a speck of dust gets on it I buy a new one. 


Should I go fuji?


Only if you can handle the Xtreme colours and radical image quality. 

You Nikon guys wouldn't be used to the awesome,  it takes some time to adjust. 


Xtreme without an E is too much for me.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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7 years 11 months ago #482835 by Stealthy Ninja

Scotty wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Marvel Fan wrote: I know this is a very open ended question.  I'm more interested in your personal buying habits.  What is the trigger that you justify going out and buying a new camera?  


When it limits you or it dies is my motto.  If you're somebody named "Stealthy Ninja", it's when a new camera comes out.  Doesn't matter the brand. :banana:


I like to change cameras so I can avoid cleaning the sensor. So as soon as a speck of dust gets on it I buy a new one. 


Should I go fuji?


Only if you can handle the Xtreme colours and radical image quality. 

You Nikon guys wouldn't be used to the awesome,  it takes some time to adjust. 


Xtreme without an E is too much for me.


That's why they're call X series cameras,  because they're so xtreme!!!11
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7 years 11 months ago #482836 by Photo Junky
Fuji has been raising the bar lately, their new X- Pro 2 looks promising.  Priced pretty much what I expected and it's a temptation for me right now.  Just need to buy it when my wife isn't looking.  I've been spending a lot on my hobbies lately.  I promised I would let the buying cool down for a little bit. :whistle:


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7 years 11 months ago #482903 by TCooper
Only when my existing is broken or slowing down.  Finding a good deal on a new camera certainly doesn't hurt the situation too.  


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7 years 11 months ago #482913 by Denise Lattimer

Joves wrote: I got off the I need a new camera tread mill quite a while ago. I would say that when it stops working, and when the cost to repair it is more than it is worth.


I couldn't agree more!


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7 years 11 months ago #482926 by msmith55
That's easy - when my wife lets me I can buy a new one.


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7 years 11 months ago #482971 by MM Images
No really hard line here.  Just when something comes out that fills a void and I have the $$


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7 years 11 months ago #483062 by Peter Nunez
When the urge surpasses my self control.  Seriously!  


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7 years 11 months ago #483067 by Sarah Ramirez

Gus wrote: I'd add that if your skills exceed your camera's capabilities that it might be time for an upgrade.


I'm with Gus on this one. :)


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7 years 11 months ago #483071 by Tyler Otis
I'd say when my bank account allows for it! And if I actually need it...no point in flushing money down the tubes for something that doesn't do more than my current camera, right?


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7 years 11 months ago #483118 by Scott Klubeck
When my wife isn't looking at my spending behavior!  :rofl:


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7 years 10 months ago #483307 by Sawyer
No set timing.   Usually when my old is just not doing the job and I need a replacement.  Generally the new will have to be on sale or good deal.

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