Timeline for When should I upgrade my camera body?
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| Nov 14 at 16:01 | history | edited | Michael C | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Nov 27, 2015 at 1:22 | comment | added | Michael C | You could replace it with a comparable model. You wouldn't necessarily need to upgrade. | |
| Nov 26, 2015 at 6:40 | comment | added | unsignedzero | Should also add your current/old camera is dying or having issues. | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 19:37 | comment | added | dpollitt | @AbdulNQuraishi - That is exactly the point of this answer, you shouldn't upgrade just because you have money burning a hole in your pocket. That is without a question not the time to upgrade. | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 18:20 | comment | added | Michael C | Also, read the last two sentences of the main part of my answer (before the example). And the question states, "When should I upgrade..." and "How do I know when I need to upgrade?" (italics mine), not "When can I upgrade". | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 18:15 | comment | added | Michael C | In my opinion he's wasting money buying gear that doesn't improve his photography. Because better gear won't improve anyone's photography unless they have the skill and vision needed to use the new gear better than what they are currently using. He should spend it on a class instead. | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 18:05 | comment | added | Abdul N Quraishi | This is a great answer allowing an individual to make a very calculated product decision, but how can we apply it to the guy who has some money saved, and wants to upgrade his camera for no other reason other than burning a budget and having the latest? He may not even care about the improved capabilities of the newer gear, just wants an upgrade. Makes him feel good and he believes it may improve his photography and it will bring a new toy for him to play with. | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 16:18 | vote | accept | Dan Wolfgang | ||
| Nov 25, 2015 at 16:15 | comment | added | Dan Wolfgang | A really awesome answer, Michael! | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 15:55 | history | edited | Michael C | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Nov 25, 2015 at 15:43 | comment | added | Michael C | And it is as detailed as it is to show that a statement such as "my images aren't sharp enough" is not enough justification for a higher resolution sensor or new lens until the poor images have been analyzed to determine the root cause of the problem. Perhaps shutter speeds too slow for using a camera handheld are the true culprit. | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 15:40 | comment | added | Michael C | I felt perhaps it would help illustrate the concept: Identify the specific problem that a potential upgrade might solve and then find a specific solution that deals with that particular problem. | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 14:50 | comment | added | dpollitt | I really like the first section of this answer. I'm not sure that the detailed account of why you upgraded to the 7D MkII adds quite as much value, but it was an interesting read ;) | |
| Nov 25, 2015 at 14:42 | history | edited | Michael C | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Expanded answer to give a specific example.
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| Nov 25, 2015 at 8:54 | history | edited | Michael C | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Nov 25, 2015 at 8:44 | history | answered | Michael C | CC BY-SA 3.0 |