09-12-2014, 06:57 PM
wowzer wrote:
[quote=DRR]
As a Nikon user, does it bother you at all how quickly Nikon tends to roll out new models?
It seems like they obsolete older models pretty quickly in favor of minor spec updates. It seems like they debut a new FF camera every couple of months.
Maybe that is just my perception as a Canon user, as Canon tends to do the opposite.
Why would it bother me? It's nice that the 'older' cameras are being phased out. I can get a used one for a lot less if I wanted to upgrade from my current camera (a D600). But since my D600 does all that I really need, why would a fast schedule of new cameras affect me at all? I guess if the intent is to remain on the bleeding edge, then it may affect your resale price.
I thought it might bother users because many incremental changes and additional camera models make me question why they didn't get it right in the first place, like there's no clear plan and the roadmap is not clearly thought out. Constant introductions of new models seem like a "throw it against the wall and see what sticks" approach.
It does drive down prices for older cameras which is great. My main camera is 2008 technology. I can't wait until they intro another so I can step up to the 2012 model.
Canon has been slowing down of late - even their Rebel line has not had any movement recently.