New Camera Models: I am looking to buy a new camera and some of the models that I am considering were introduced in 2015. I don't want to buy a "new" camera and then find out that a...

tallguy56

I am looking to buy a new camera and some of the models that I am considering were introduced in 2015. I don't want to buy a "new" camera and then find out that a newer version comes out shortly after my purchase.

My questions are....is there a time of year that camera manufacturers introduce new models? How can I find out what is in the manufacturer pipelines and their expected release dates?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Jim Bob

tallguy56 wrote:

I am looking to buy a new camera and some of the models that I am considering were introduced in 2015. I don't want to buy a "new" camera and then find out that a newer version comes out shortly after my purchase.

My questions are....is there a time of year that camera manufacturers introduce new models? How can I find out what is in the manufacturer pipelines and their expected release dates?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

For Nikons you might try Thom Hogan's site or Nikon Rumors.

SS319

try techradar.com or search for upcoming Canon (Sony/Nikon/etc)

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I waited and waited to buy a new camera. expecting new models to be out any day. I searched but found no info only rumors. Finally after waiting for almost a year I just went and bought the camera that I felt was right for me.

Spider223

The day you buy a new camera, it's already an old version. I used to do computer consulting for businesses, and the purchaser always had the same concern, and I always had the same answer. When a tech product hits the shelves, there are at least three generations of that product in development. Innovation drives the tech industry, probably more so than any other industry. You can wait forever for the latest and greatest, but you will be depriving yourself of the experience of learning and using equipment today.

I have a Nikon D5500, that I bought just before Christmas. The D5600 is now out, should I have waited? No, I enjoy photography and post processing. What would my thrill have been reading tech reviews to have the newest, flashiest, and with my experience level, totally under utilized camera I could buy?

Find a camera with the features you like, in the price range you can afford, and don't worry about what's coming out next week, next year, or in the next decade.

I hope to see you posting photos soon!

sandiegosteve Loc: San Diego, CA

2015 camera tech isn't that bad. Big gains are in low light and frames per second. Maybe you don't need those or the other incremental gains.

What camera are you looking at?

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

tallguy56 wrote:

I am looking to buy a new camera and some of the models that I am considering were introduced in 2015. I don't want to buy a "new" camera and then find out that a newer version comes out shortly after my purchase.

My questions are....is there a time of year that camera manufacturers introduce new models? How can I find out what is in the manufacturer pipelines and their expected release dates?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Next month is Nikon's 100th Anniversary. You might want to wait and see what they bring out in celebration.

CO

Look for heavy discounts as an indicator. Most definitely, the Nikon D750 will be replaced very soon. It's been heavily discounted lately - much lower than Nikon's instant rebate discounts. The Nikon D810 is also going to be replaced soon. It has also been discounted.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

tallguy56 wrote:

I am looking to buy a new camera and some of the models that I am considering were introduced in 2015. I don't want to buy a "new" camera and then find out that a newer version comes out shortly after my purchase.

My questions are....is there a time of year that camera manufacturers introduce new models? How can I find out what is in the manufacturer pipelines and their expected release dates?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

What camera do you have now that you are wanting toupgrade from? That would provide a starting point. And pne thing to remember is that often a "new" model upgrade may have only minor tweaks that may or may not benefit you. The latest from Nikon is the D7500, and it up in the air as to whether it's a dumbed down D7200 or dumbed down D500, although it is somewaht more similar to the D500. And it would appear that the D5600 is no upgrade to the D5500. All of which is to say, don't be afraid to pick up a current model, even though it appears that it may be discontinues or replaced by something newer. I certainly wouldn't get rid of my D7200 on that basis. I may for some other reason, but not upgrade it.

BebuLamar

Spider223 wrote:

The day you buy a new camera, it's already an old ... (show quote)

So if you don't want that to happen buy things that has no innovation.

tallguy56

Thanks to everyone for your quick responses. Once again UHH has proven to be a great resource. For those who were wondering, I am looking to shelve my Canon DSLR and move into the Bridge camera arena. Looking at Canon G3X and Lumix FZ1000.

Thanks again

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Can't go wrong with either one.

tallguy56

THX!

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

tallguy56 wrote:

I am looking to buy a new camera and some of the models that I am considering were introduced in 2015. I don't want to buy a "new" camera and then find out that a newer version comes out shortly after my purchase.

My questions are....is there a time of year that camera manufacturers introduce new models? How can I find out what is in the manufacturer pipelines and their expected release dates?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

For example only; not a recommendation...... A report in a recent consumers magazine said that the 2013 D7100 was still one on the most popular DSLR's over a year old in use; a couple of Canons were also listed. No other brands made that list. But a four year old camera still holding its own against the likes of the D500? I'm impressed!

(Don't even ask; the cover was torn off and it was in my doctors waiting room where all the front covers are removed but the magazines are rotated monthly)

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

when any camera maker comes with a new model, they have at least two upgrades in r&d. so find one with the features you want and by it now.