New Camera Models (Page 2): You can just google Canon rumors or Nikon rumors etc. You'll see what's expected out in the near future. But since you don't want to buy a newly released...

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

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.

You can just google Canon rumors or Nikon rumors etc. You'll see what's expected out in the near future. But since you don't want to buy a newly released camera, why are you interested in them. I'd think you might post a question about current models that have been out for a while that the price may have come down on because of anticipated new replacements.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

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.

Two years seems to be the turnover point for many models, although it could be longer. If you're impatient, you could buy a used or refurbished body and get the new one if it's on sale a week later. Google a camera model from a few version back, with "Review" after the name. Selecting the "dpreview.com" article will show you the intro date. If you check D7000, D7100, and D7200, you will see the time between releases.

puku8849

BHC wrote:

For example only; not a recommendation...... A re... (show quote)

Magazines with their covers torn off means they were taken off the newstand (no longer saleable) as a new issue comes out and these coverless copies are given for free to whoever your friend is.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

puku8849 wrote:

Magazines with their covers torn off means they were taken off the newstand (no longer saleable) as a new issue comes out and these coverless copies are given for free to whoever your friend is.

No, the medical assistants tear off the front page for security and liability reasons. The doctors names are on the mailing tab and now that publishers have started to print that information directly on a blank space on the cover. So they started cutting off the address block. Believe it or not, one patient got a paper cut, raised Hell and almost sued (the insurance settled - for six figures). Now the front pages are cut or torn off. Ripley would love this one! The practice, a large group of doctors & PA's is thinking about removing any magazines.

Spider223

I always take magazines to my doctors office when I have an appointment. I either take the front page off, or at least the address block off before I leave it. I don't want someone transferring my subscription with the info in the address block.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

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.

Nikon usually goes in a 2 year cycles. There are only two things in life you can count on, Death and a New Camera Model. Nikon tends to make announcements in the late spring for summer sales. They used to have lens sales twice a year but not this year. One thing for real, I have bought Nikon for over 50 years and the sale they currently have on the D750, D810, and D500, are some of the best deals I have ever seen. They are on the nikonusa.com site and many others. The D500 is an outstanding camera, that, when they replace it, I will hold on to mine because it does everything I could ask for when photographing birds in flight.

dcjohnson500

Spider223 wrote:

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

I couldn't agree more! I have a D7100 that is almost 4 y.o., I see the newer versions and yes, I feel like maybe I should have waited, but then I wouldn't have the photos that I have taken( it was my change to digital from film - an F100). With 2 children in college, a new camera is not in the books. That is fine because I did my due diligence and bought the camera I liked the best and you know what? it was a good choice, it still works like new and I am finally getting to the point that it is an extension of my vision. A new model = new layout = new acclimation.

(Download)

ELNikkor

If APSC, just get the D500 and be done with it...

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

ELNikkor wrote:

If APSC, just get the D500 and be done with it...

Asian Prisoner Support Committee? Alaska Police Standards Council? Arkansas Public Service Commission? Asian Pacific Student Coalition? What?

breck Loc: Derbyshire UK

Spider223 wrote:

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

yep, 100% agree

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Spider223 wrote:

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

A good strategy is to buy the "old" camera just a few months after it's new version is released as the price will come way down. If you always look for the "new" replacement you will never buy anything. Works with cars as well.

pbfuller

Interesting. I'm thinking of upgrading my D5000 for a D7200. The D7200 was rated better than the D5500.

tallguy56

For those who responded appropriately to my questions...thank you. For those of you who do not get what I was asking, let me clarify. I have no issue buying a camera or any technology that was introduced and being sold in current year. I understand that technology is ever evolving and that there will always be newer models.

My concern as stated in my original post is that the current model of the cameras I was considering (G3X and FZ1000) are almost 2 years old and since no product is perfect, they have some limitations. If the cameras were 2017 models, I would never have asked the question. Buy a 2017 model in 2017...no problem. Buy a 2015 model in 2017...hence my questions.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Usually around the Photokina show.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

In the first place, nothing wrong buying a camera made in 2015. If it is in good condition it will serve you well. In my case, if I did not have what I already have I would go straight to a Nikon D200 without hesitation.
Around September, that I know of, new cameras and lenses are announced. It could happen sooner depending on manufacturer.
You can hear about rumors but the actual date of introduction of a new model is not that easy to learn in advance.