When to Upgrade?
Sep 4, 2017 14:58:43 #
A friend asked me if he should upgrade his camera body. The first thing I asked him was is there anything your camera can't do that you want it to do? He said no. Plain and simple, you don't need an upgrade until that happens or if that camera dies. His basis was the newer processor and technology.
I understand having the latest and greatest is nice to have. But not being able to use or appreciate the new features and capabilities of a new camera is a waste. It's not until you've out-grown the capabilities of your current camera is when you'll appreciate and warrant an upgrade.
I told my friend to save his money. He said he had money burning a hole in his pocket so I suggested a new f2.8 telephoto lens would cure that problem really fast.
I understand having the latest and greatest is nice to have. But not being able to use or appreciate the new features and capabilities of a new camera is a waste. It's not until you've out-grown the capabilities of your current camera is when you'll appreciate and warrant an upgrade.
I told my friend to save his money. He said he had money burning a hole in his pocket so I suggested a new f2.8 telephoto lens would cure that problem really fast.
Sep 4, 2017 15:02:57 #
Well, you're no fun. Bringing logic and sensibility to the table, how dare you!
Sep 4, 2017 15:05:07 #
tradio wrote:
Well, you're no fun. Bringing logic and sensibility to the table, how dare you!
Lol!
Sep 4, 2017 15:05:08 #
ricardo7
Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
95% of the time the advantage to upgrading all goes to the camera manufacturers.
Sep 4, 2017 15:07:26 #
You gave your friend a very bad advice. We who buy lot of camera gear want others to do the same. That increses the camera sales and helps manufacturers raise funds to speed up development of new equipment or upgrades.
And this advice is maybe not so good for your friend either. People upgrade their cars and other stuff regularly, not because the car does not move them from one place to another anymore, but because they need change and fun and style in their life to enjoy it more. Same goes with cameras. And if your friend buys a camera he will not get holes in his pockets either ;)
And this advice is maybe not so good for your friend either. People upgrade their cars and other stuff regularly, not because the car does not move them from one place to another anymore, but because they need change and fun and style in their life to enjoy it more. Same goes with cameras. And if your friend buys a camera he will not get holes in his pockets either ;)
Sep 4, 2017 15:16:29 #
tradio wrote:
Well, you're no fun. Bringing logic and sensibility to the table, how dare you!
Sep 4, 2017 15:31:50 #
Sometimes people who want to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading, don't want to hear logic. If he had to ask you if he should upgrade his own camera, he has a lot to learn about DSLR technology.
Sep 4, 2017 15:37:44 #
skingfong wrote:
A friend asked me if he should upgrade his camera ... (show quote)
He said he has money burning a hole in his pocket but in reality it's not true. I bet he can't afford the top of the line camera right now. So he should save up.
Sep 4, 2017 15:38:50 #
JPL wrote:
You gave your friend a very bad advice. We who bu... (show quote)
I am not sure why I want to increase camera sales. Even if I have money to throw away I rather give to some charity.
Sep 4, 2017 15:45:30 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I am not sure why I want to increase camera sales. Even if I have money to throw away I rather give to some charity.
If you get more people hired to make cameras, less people need charity.
Sep 4, 2017 15:46:34 #
skingfong wrote:
A friend asked me if he should upgrade his camera ... (show quote)
To refuse to buy anything new or better until the usefulness of something has expired or reached exhausted capability; is simply childish. Houses, cars, tools, cameras, whatever; if one can responsibly afford something better and newer---then buy it and enjoy life.
My first digital camera was a Nikon 8700; a piece of crap next to what is available now--and I still have much to learn about digital photography.
Sep 4, 2017 16:08:04 #
JPL wrote:
You gave your friend a very bad advice. We who bu... (show quote)
JPL, now I know who to ask for some flow when I need a new set of wheels, at the age age of 60...and driving from the age of 18, I have had two new cars, all the others have been used, the last one I bought new is a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, it now has 56,000 miles and I will drive it till the wheels fall off.
Sep 4, 2017 16:18:35 #
tradio wrote:
Well, you're no fun. Bringing logic and sensibility to the table, how dare you!
Sep 4, 2017 16:30:19 #
Wait until the is a new function available that will make a difference in your workflow. I wanted to explore bracketing, but my Nikon D60 would not support, so I moved up to the D7100. I realized that a Dx camera was hindering my ability to take amazing landscape shots, so I upgraded to a D810. Ask them what type of photography they do, and more importantly, what they want to achieve. Then choose to upgrade.
Sep 4, 2017 16:32:34 #
skingfong wrote:
A friend asked me if he should upgrade his camera ... (show quote)
Good man Stan. Teach him about GAS ..Gear Acquisition Syndrome...something we can do without.
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