When to upgrade camera body?

5 years 11 months ago #581992 by Amanda Davis
Yuckers, I'm not feeling well at all today.  And what has been staring at me all day?  B&H website.  I'm feeling some temptation to upgrade my Canon 5D II.  

Today is a pure spur of the moment thought on picking up new body.  Well semi true.  I've been thinking about getting a new camera body for a few months.  However not much of needs fueling this.

When do you determine if you should upgrade camera body?


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5 years 11 months ago #581993 by garyrhook
When the current one doesn't meet my needs, whether it's technical stuff like low ISO performance, or some feature that would benefit my work.


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5 years 11 months ago #581998 by siodre
it's time to upgrade when you can identify a specific issue with your current gear that new gear will fix. i prefer to upgrade lenses before cameras.


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5 years 11 months ago #582003 by Vespista
+1.
If you genuinely feel that you're being held back by your current gear, time to upgrade.
Hope you're feeling better soon!


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5 years 11 months ago #582014 by effron
You should know when its time....

Why so serious?
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5 years 11 months ago #582046 by Shadowfixer1
Hogwash! These guys are giving you the correct answer but the real answer is when your budget allows it and the new purchase will make you happy. If you want it and can afford it, buy it. Tomorrow is no guarantee.  
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5 years 11 months ago #582060 by effron

Shadowfixer1 wrote: Hogwash! These guys are giving you the correct answer but the real answer is when your budget allows it and the new purchase will make you happy. If you want it and can afford it, buy it. Tomorrow is no guarantee.  


That's a "bingo"....Want trumps need every time for me......:)

Why so serious?
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5 years 11 months ago #582085 by Sean Lamber

effron wrote: You should know when its time....


LOL like a birds first flight!   

You just know.


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5 years 11 months ago #582088 by fmw
Pros replace cameras when they break or when they no longer do what the photographer needs to do.  Amateurs replace them when some new and shiny is released.  Obviously you are an amateur so new and shiny is the answer.


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5 years 11 months ago #582138 by Colorado Mike
When I have the money and REALLY want the camera


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5 years 11 months ago #582144 by Shadowfixer1

fmw wrote: Pros replace cameras when they break or when they no longer do what the photographer needs to do.  Amateurs replace them when some new and shiny is released.  Obviously you are an amateur so new and shiny is the answer.

I've known quite a few "pros". They like new and shiny just as much as us amateurs. It's not an exclusive thing. 
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5 years 11 months ago #582159 by Olivia
Need and have the money to support that need with out hardship


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5 years 11 months ago #582166 by Juan Anthony
Yep, same with me.  :agree:   


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5 years 11 months ago #582339 by Roman Omell
Pretty much the same here.  When there is enough need, desire for something new and I have the disposable income to support that purchase.  

Or, I've made an impulse buy and slightly regret my decision, but my WOW factor is through the roof.  AKA - did I need it?  NO.  Did I get excited and not think before I purchased - Yes.  :whistle:


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5 years 11 months ago #582641 by Finn
When the need exceeds the value of my cash


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