A new Canon model might be noisier than your old Nikon camera. And the common problems that the model had has most likely been fixed with updated parts. Refurbished models usually come with a 90 day to 1-year warranty, and are eligible for tech support. Who knows what you might receive in those cases.
I was happy with the performance of the 7D, and I loved the feel of it in my hands. So I decided to purchase another Canon 7D. And a few weeks later, the regrets started to creep in. I was envious over the improved megapixel count of the 7D Mark II. I was basically afraid of change. And I let that steer me away from what is truly an awesome camera. The 7D Mark II is an improvement in so many ways! Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.
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There are a few factors to consider right off the bat: Will you get the original warranty? Is the camera authentic? Is it region specific? Is the camera new or used? Is the camera still supported by the manufacturer?
Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. I was planning to buy Canon T4i with mm EF-S lens, but I came to know today, that this model is being discontinued.
I do not want to go for T5i, as it only comes with STM lens, which I don't see to have that many benefits over EF-S for photos and there's this price thing too , as I read that main feature for STM is enhancements for video. The T4i camera body is basically identical to the T5i, the T4i is discontinued because there's no reason to build both.
Older models are usually discontinued, there's no issue in getting one, the T4i is still a relatively new camera and is fully supported and the pictures it takes are just as good as they were before it was discontinued.
There's nothing wrong with buying a discontinued product. Actually, people do it all the time. Take the Canon T2i for instance. I would actually recommend buying a t4i, and then saving the extra money to buy some nice lenses.
Because, honestly any photographer who knows what he's talking about will tell you this , it all depends on the lens. Okay, maybe not ALL of it, but a good portion of it. You can still squeeze some mileage out of a 5-year-old camera, and still make the pictures look great!
So, answering your question, it's fine to buy a discontinued camera. Since there's hardly any difference between the t4i and t5i besides the price then the t4i is probably your camera :. There is no issue getting a discontinued body if it meets your needs. It will still get support, there just isn't a reason for them to keep making more of them.
Also, if the lens is the only reason you prefer one over the other, you may be better off buying a body only version rather than a kit. Kit lenses are generally near worthless anyway so you are often better buying the body and then buying the lenses you want separately. As others have mentioned, new models always replace older ones and it's not usually anything to be concerned with, the old model will be perfectly serviceable or they wouldn't have been selling it.
There are also other good reasons to recommend buying a camera once it hits "end of life" and is to be retired from the shelves As a case in point, read up on the story of the Nikon D You're still getting the same equipment, just with a bit of cash left over to put towards other things like a better lens or accessory. Sign up to join this community.
How hard can it be? Oh I agree, metalworking is a skill. No matter how trivial the job is for them, they have a business to run, overhead, etc. Definitely not faulting the shops for trying to make a living.
I just want people to be aware that the cost of repair for older items may negate any deals received in the initial purchase. I think photography is a different kettle of fish as it can involve hours of preparation, and often involves hours of post-shoot work which isn't seen by the client. This is exactly what happens with photographry and photographers. Anyone with a camera and skill can take a picture.
But making one Well, that's the beauty of buying with a good return policy. Time is money, and there's only so much of it I'm willing to give for a broken product. Now, had I had the camera for a few months then yeah, I would have been all over the forums. But this is a great suggestion for people who have had equipment post-warranty! I had to get a replacement from KEH for the F-1, but it happened within their warranty period.
Okay — a slightly different tack here. First, did you really research this thoroughly before deciding on the Wista? For the average price of better than average condition Wista there are a number of more modern design 4x5 field cameras out there. The Toyos and Horsmen lines come to mind immediately. They were all intended to be the "me, too! Having restored, and sold, an 8x10 Deardorff, I understand the attraction AND the headaches that come with large format, wooden field cameras. Sadly, with large format, the tradeoff between weight and strength is not always well-resolved, but there ARE other options available.
I would love to have a Wista for the sheer beauty as an object, but to work with one in the field? Large format is a wholly-different market that the "Canikon" one When it comes to buying used gear, we MUST do our research first and buy with our heads and not our hearts.
Hope this helps your future purchases Yes, I did a ton of research. It seems that you're missing the point of the article. It's not about researching the robustness of the camera in particular, but rather about making sure that the vendor you select has a good policy should things go wrong. It seems like you're saying, "I know you bought a Mustang, but it's not a very good car and you should have looked into Camaros.
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