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To upgrade or not (5DMarkIV)

  • 29-06-2017 10:14am
    #1
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,
    I am debating whether to upgrade my 5DMark3 to a 5DMark4. I have enquired about the cost of it and it will cost be approx €1000 but I will get a free Canon battery grip (BG-E20 Battery Grip wirth €350- canon offer) if I do. I needed a battery grip.
    What do you guys think? Is it worth it? I am an amateur photographer who does it as a hobby.    
    Thanks,


Comments

  • #2
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,356 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    is your camera holding you back in any way that the new one will solve?


  • #3
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭themacdaddy


    No, it is not. I don't know if it is better to keeping upgrading as I go, or just to upgrade when I need to?


  • #4
    exaisle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,675 ✭✭✭exaisle


    Will you take better pictures? (answer: probably not).

    Don't assume that a machine with all of the newest gadgetry is going to make a better photographer of you...that's just manufacturer's hype.

    If you're happy with your current camera and you know how to use it, I'd stick to your present set up until things start falling off it.... ;-)


  • #5
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,356 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i'm still using a DSLR i bought secondhand probably seven or eight years ago, a nikon D300. the camera still outperforms me.


  • #6
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    I was using a D300 until I found I would prefer to get away from flash when possible and moved to full frame for the high ISO performance. Got the D800 about six years ago. Sent it in for a service this year but no plans to change. It has a good sensor and fits the glass I need. Don't use most of the stuff that's on it now, so no need for any more.

    I have ordered a new strap for it as the original one has worn out.

    Unless there is something amazing on the new release stick with what is working.


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