DSLRs: Why do those people who have a choice in a system that still has DSLRs and mirrorless still purchase technologically antiquated and some discontinued DSLRs that came out years...

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Why do those people who have a choice in a system that still has DSLRs and mirrorless still purchase technologically antiquated and some discontinued DSLRs that came out years ago that will soon not be supported.
They have the option of buying far more technologically advanced cameras for the same money that will still receive service.
Just curious what is the driving force to spend money on old obsolete cameras?

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Do the new technologically advanced cameras use the same set of lenses?

agillot

You mean a I PHONE ????

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

My camera does what I need it to do. Why replace it if it meets my needs?

John Hicks Loc: Sible Hedinham North Essex England

Cost is one thing many new cameras are expensive to buy if you are happy with the camera you have why change it ?.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Architect1776 wrote:

Why do those people who have a choice in a system that still has DSLRs and mirrorless still purchase technologically antiquated and some discontinued DSLRs that came out years ago that will soon not be supported.
They have the option of buying far more technologically advanced cameras for the same money that will still receive service.
Just curious what is the driving force to spend money on old obsolete cameras?

Why do people buy and drive (or perhaps rebuild or restore) old cars? Why do some folks buy and use old two-way radios (the audio quality is much better, for one reason). Why do people buy antique furniture? Why do some people prefer antique watches? Why do some pilots prefer to fly older airplanes? Why do some folks buy older houses? Why did my uncle enjoy buying and restoring antique John Deere tractors? Why do some people collect old coins?

I have and use four relatively modern cameras. But I enjoy pulling out and using my D300 and D300s (and even my D200) every once in a while. And I really enjoyed repairing and restoring to complete operation the first D300 I traded for. (It had been damaged by an idiot owner who forced an incompatible lens onto it.)

Those of us who like and appreciate endeavors like this have trouble understanding the limited vision of those who "just don't get it."

Quixdraw Loc: x

Because they are bug free and take fine photos? Because I have them and prefer them to the mirrorless I already own?

Just Shoot Me Loc: Ithaca, NY

Nastalgia?

Quixdraw Loc: x

The nastiest kind!

BebuLamar

Architect1776 wrote:

Why do those people who have a choice in a system that still has DSLRs and mirrorless still purchase technologically antiquated and some discontinued DSLRs that came out years ago that will soon not be supported.
They have the option of buying far more technologically advanced cameras for the same money that will still receive service.
Just curious what is the driving force to spend money on old obsolete cameras?

I simply don't like the EVF period. Although I don't see myself buying a camera in a long time.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

agillot wrote:

You mean a I PHONE ????

I brilliantly stated that the system had to include DSLRs and mirrorless in it.
Explain which iPhone was a DSLR?

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Longshadow wrote:

My camera does what I need it to do. Why replace it if it meets my needs?

The discussion is getting a new camera.
NOT keeping some old camera.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

John Hicks wrote:

Cost is one thing many new cameras are expensive to buy if you are happy with the camera you have why change it ?.

Again, this discussion has absolutely nothing with keeping your old camera at all.
It is about those getting a new camera.
Glad you love your antique and start a different thread to talk about keeping it.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Architect1776 wrote:

The discussion is getting a new camera.
NOT keeping some old camera.

Well, I have choice to get a new camera, the latest and greatest, but I elect not to.

Sorry, the question didn't seem like it was restricted to only those looking to get a new camera.
At least that was my inference.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

DirtFarmer wrote:

Do the new technologically advanced cameras use the same set of lenses?

The ones that I am aware of do.
Thus that would not be an issue.