Snoozing and Losing: Is there seasonal timing of Nikon sales?
Jun 23, 2017 08:34:20 #
What is a new camera going to do for you? It wont take a better picture. If most of the photographers on this site would understand that the photographer takes the picture, not the camera. If you could get a world renown photographer to take pictures with your oldest camera, you might be amazed that the camera could take such fantastic photographs. Most of you photographers want the newest just to have it and brag to everyone about your new super camera that will do nothing more than what you now have.
Jun 23, 2017 09:06:19 #
Jun 23, 2017 09:15:04 #
Seasonal marketing is nothing new. It's quite common. Best time to buy camera that you "must have" is after the upgrade is released.
Jun 23, 2017 10:10:07 #
cthahn wrote:
What is a new camera going to do for you? It wont ... (show quote)
Heh heh heh....yeah, quit enjoyin' yourself. What's new stuff gonna do that stuff made in our days can't do?? Gotta just love those Brady tintypes!!
Jun 23, 2017 10:12:32 #
SteveR wrote:
Heh heh heh....yeah, quit enjoyin' yourself. What's new stuff gonna do that stuff made in our days can't do?? Gotta just love those Brady tintypes!!
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Jun 23, 2017 11:04:43 #
cthahn wrote:
What is a new camera going to do for you? It wont ... (show quote)
That's the reason I still am using my 7d and did not upgrade to the 7dll
Jun 23, 2017 11:14:09 #
cobarton wrote:
I have been lusting after a Nikon D500, and am mak... (show quote)
Nikon usually has a sale in March.
Jun 23, 2017 11:16:10 #
cobarton wrote:
I have been lusting after a Nikon D500, and am mak... (show quote)
Refurbs should start showing up soon. IMHO they are the best deal.
Ah, already: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CM6m5MSh1NQCFYF_fgodgl8HnQ&is=REG&m=Y&sku=1311631
Jun 23, 2017 11:33:31 #
cthahn wrote:
What is a new camera going to do for you? It wont ... (show quote)
As in my post on the other thread I intend to use my camera for life unless it breaks. Thinking about what a new camera does for me I could only think of a better sensor but that's it. I don't care for better AF as I often focus manually. I don't care about anything to do with metering. I don't care about anything to do with EVF as I don't want no mirrorless. I don't care about anything about VR or IS. So really I don't really care what a new camera can do.
Jun 23, 2017 12:14:07 #
BebuLamar wrote:
As in my post on the other thread I intend to use my camera for life unless it breaks. Thinking about what a new camera does for me I could only think of a better sensor but that's it. I don't care for better AF as I often focus manually. I don't care about anything to do with metering. I don't care about anything to do with EVF as I don't want no mirrorless. I don't care about anything about VR or IS. So really I don't really care what a new camera can do.
The one thing that I find helpful in the newer cameras is better low light results. As for the other things you mentioned, I lived for years without them and did alright, but like power steering, power brakes, etc, I do enjoy some of the new stuff.
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Jun 23, 2017 14:29:35 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
cobarton wrote:
I have been lusting after a Nikon D500, and am mak... (show quote)
Twice a year on Nikon lenses. And just about 1-2 weeks before Christmas a push on several Nikon camera models. So, about 3 times a year.
Jun 23, 2017 16:18:59 #
NJLen wrote:
Nikon dropped camera prices and added a free Nikon battery grip during the winter holiday season and again before a Father's Day. The company seems to have the promotions when gifts are bought for men.
That's been my observation as well. I would expect another round of promotions during the Christmas season.
Jun 23, 2017 17:42:55 #
Thanks again for the replies to my question. Very helpful information and I appreciate the voices of experience. I will stay vigilant for seasonal opportunities.
Jun 23, 2017 23:57:00 #
billnikon wrote:
.... And just about 1-2 weeks before Christmas a push on several Nikon camera models...
Not on Black Friday???
Jun 24, 2017 00:45:17 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
If you aren't in a big hurry, they are very likely to have appealing sales in November for the start of the holiday season.
I agree, working in the trade has taught me the sales are timed for peak gift-giving sales at Father's Day and holiday season.
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