Up dating equipment.
Dec 10, 2017 15:20:46 #
canon Lee wrote:
How often do you feel the need to update your camera? (Lenses are for me a one time purchase) Why do you feel the need to buy the newest upgrades? How old is your current camera?
Cameras are redesigned every two or three years. Lenses less often and the improvements are often significant. I recycle most of my gear every three years or so to keep abreast of the technology. Does it make any difference in by photography?...it contributes along with practice, continuous education and the willingness to change direction when warranted.
Dec 10, 2017 16:40:32 #
rjaywallace wrote:
I b feel /b a need to upgrade about every five... (show quote)
Called a GAS attack?
Dec 10, 2017 17:08:02 #
canon Lee wrote:
How often do you feel the need to update your camera? (Lenses are for me a one time purchase) Why do you feel the need to buy the newest upgrades? How old is your current camera?
I still use most of my old film AI Nikkor lenses on occasion. Especially my 105 micro Nikkor, 85mm 1.8 for portraits and 50mm 1.4 when I need a fast lens. My next body will probably be a D7200 crop body to supplement my full frame D750 for extra "reach" shooting birds and nature with a 150-600mm Tamron G2.
Dec 10, 2017 20:57:46 #
BebuLamar wrote:
You're a pro so updating or not is all about investment and return on investment. If you buy a new camera and get more clients that certainly the right thing to do even if the reason you get more clients is because they thought the new camera makes you a better photographer.
You are so correct that updating, for me, is all about investment & return, but not certain my clients even know what equipment I use. Its more about the final photo quality not what camera i use.
Dec 10, 2017 22:42:48 #
canon Lee wrote:
In the 1980's I had a Pentax Super Program and my brother had a Canon AE-1 Program. In one moment, Canon made all of his lenses obsolete; Pentax is slowly doing the same thing to me. In neither case, can I label the lenses we purchased around 1984 "one time". Maybe all of the lenses you have are equipped with up-to-date stabilization, but I would never view a lens purchase as something that will still be used by my daughters if they inherit my equipment.How often do you feel the need to update your camera? (Lenses are for me a one time purchase) Why do you feel the need to buy the newest upgrades? How old is your current camera?
Dec 10, 2017 22:57:27 #
rehess wrote:
In the 1980's I had a Pentax Super Program and my brother had a Canon AE-1 Program. In one moment, Canon made all of his lenses obsolete; Pentax is slowly doing the same thing to me. In neither case, can I label the lenses we purchased around 1984 "one time". Maybe all of the lenses you have are equipped with up-to-date stabilization, but I would never view a lens purchase as something that will still be used by my daughters if they inherit my equipment.
And yet much of this glass can be used again. Canon FD is arguably the hardest, but it is getting much easier as technology evolves...
Dec 10, 2017 22:57:38 #
rehess wrote:
In the 1980's I had a Pentax Super Program and my brother had a Canon AE-1 Program. In one moment, Canon made all of his lenses obsolete; Pentax is slowly doing the same thing to me. In neither case, can I label the lenses we purchased around 1984 "one time". Maybe all of the lenses you have are equipped with up-to-date stabilization, but I would never view a lens purchase as something that will still be used by my daughters if they inherit my equipment.
Leica M lenses, as well as Nikon F mount, have fared well in this regard, but I do not know how you would have predicted this or whether it will continue.
Dec 11, 2017 02:20:03 #
canon Lee wrote:
My newest is 6 years old, my oldest about 80 and many in between and I use them all!How often do you feel the need to update your camera? (Lenses are for me a one time purchase) Why do you feel the need to buy the newest upgrades? How old is your current camera?
Dec 11, 2017 05:53:40 #
rehess wrote:
In the 1980's I had a Pentax Super Program and my brother had a Canon AE-1 Program. In one moment, Canon made all of his lenses obsolete; Pentax is slowly doing the same thing to me. In neither case, can I label the lenses we purchased around 1984 "one time". Maybe all of the lenses you have are equipped with up-to-date stabilization, but I would never view a lens purchase as something that will still be used by my daughters if they inherit my equipment.
He can still use his FD lenses today. He just has to buy a roll of film. And although Pentax does make the camera few has the K1 to really make full use of the old K lenses.
Dec 11, 2017 06:16:18 #
canon Lee wrote:
How often do you feel the need to update your camera? (Lenses are for me a one time purchase) Why do you feel the need to buy the newest upgrades? How old is your current camera?
When a camera is introduced with features that I like, I'll probably buy it. The old one will probably go on ebay. On the other hand, I love my D750, and I can't imagine what features the D760 will have that would tempt me.
Dec 11, 2017 06:43:17 #
canon Lee wrote:
How often do you feel the need to update your camera? (Lenses are for me a one time purchase) Why do you feel the need to buy the newest upgrades? How old is your current camera?
I am an amateur photographer; have been retired for over 10 years; and am still using a D200, 10mp camera. I do own some great quality FX lenses, and have captured some excellent images. IF I needed some feature or function that my present camera didn't have, I MIGHT look toward upgrading it. Otherwise, as long as I'm happy with the images I am capturing (and I am), and the D200 keeps clicking.....I'll keep what I have.
Pontification: Great images are produced by a combination of many things. IMHO, lighting, technique, and quality glass have far more impact on the capture than anything else. I'll go out on a limb and proclaim (at least in my experience)....If you don't have good lighting, you don't have anything!
Dec 11, 2017 06:51:51 #
canon Lee wrote:
How often do you feel the need to update your camera? (Lenses are for me a one time purchase) Why do you feel the need to buy the newest upgrades? How old is your current camera?
My GAS is severe, incessant, and so far, incurable. I am always looking at the upgrades.
I do excercise restraint, but I struggle.
I use an 800E, narrowly dodged the 810, but have my sights on an 850.
Do I need the 850, because I have outgrown the 800E? Absolutely not!
Dec 11, 2017 06:57:20 #
orrie smith wrote:
Only when a new camera body will produce a product... (show quote)
This was a revelation for me, though I did expect it:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-501318-1.html
Megapixels do matter. Sometimes.
The other revelation is that I will likely have to make a choice - get rid of some gear to fund the purchase, use Paypal Credit and hope for a good year, in which case I may have to start shopping for a divorce lawyer.
Camera bodies have a 12-18 month development cycle, lenses are much longer, but there is a danger in holding on to a lens for too long - companies will abandon them, usually after 10 yrs, sometimes sooner. When that happens, good luck getting parts and service.
Dec 11, 2017 07:34:17 #
Im a Pro Video sales person many of my customers are churches They all (for the most part) want to use video distribution throughout theur campus as well as stream for years now I’ve been designing HD systems to replace SD older systems this includes Projectors some churches are now replacing HD with 4K Hooing for a couple more years till I retire
Camera guys upgrade when they get a gig that pays for the new video camera 4K’s like the Sony FS7 is popular
For my my interest and hobby is wildlife and GT car racing plus air shows I went from a D40, D5100, D7200 to the D500 bought the 200-500 Nikon plan to keep my rig for a long time
If I was shooting landscay and lived some place with a crew (in in central Florida) I’d add a D810 or D850.
Camera guys upgrade when they get a gig that pays for the new video camera 4K’s like the Sony FS7 is popular
For my my interest and hobby is wildlife and GT car racing plus air shows I went from a D40, D5100, D7200 to the D500 bought the 200-500 Nikon plan to keep my rig for a long time
If I was shooting landscay and lived some place with a crew (in in central Florida) I’d add a D810 or D850.
Dec 11, 2017 07:49:43 #
BebuLamar wrote:
He can still use his FD lenses today. He just has to buy a roll of film. And although Pentax does make the camera few has the K1 to really make full use of the old K lenses.
I won't comment on Pentax, but Canon FD lenses can be used quite easily in the digital realm. There are caveats for sure, but it isn't just film.
Every brand has its complications.
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