How do you justify buying a new camera?

9 years 3 weeks ago #436205 by Ian Stone
Just a curiosity, how are you justifying or rationalizing buying a new camera when you have one that might be old, however still works. 

My D700 is a number of years old, and still works great.  However I've been tossing around the idea of moving to the D750 or D810 and keep getting to the door, but failing to step through it.  Clearly I'm not ready yet.  How do you make that decision? 


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9 years 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago #436226 by Dana Leeson
1. Budget
2. Functionality
3.  Desire


Basically, if I feel like it.


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9 years 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago #436242 by Sawyer
If I want it and have the funds, I buy it. 

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9 years 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago #436253 by MYoung
+1 with Dana


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9 years 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago #436333 by Greg Friedman
For me, it's all about budget


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


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