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From: "Robert Read" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:19 AM
Subject: EOS 5d - buy now or wait for new model?
Hi,
The problem is I'm concerned I'll have a bad case of buyer's remorse in
a couple months whens when Canon (possibly, probably) releases their next
model with tons of new features. Am I just being paranoid, or should I
really wait? Any advice?
Hi Robert,
Just before the 10D's introduction I was eyeing up a D60 with a seriously
reduced price at an exhibition, and was heard discussing the purchase by a
guy who whispered in my ear, "Wait a few days, there's better on the way".
I did and he was correct - the 10D was announced two days later.
Having bought a 10D soon after introduction, I also bought my 5D very soon
after its introduction. In each case they were my most expensive hobby
purchases ever, and in the case of the 5D I could have saved £00s if I'd
waited just a month or two. If I'd done that I wouldn't now have superb 5D
quality images of the autumn colour, and rare heavy snow in our local wood.
(Just happens to be snowing again at the moment.)
I know it was stupid financially, but if I wasn't stupid I wouldn't be into
photography as a pure hobby...
Only you can choose. Whether there is a new 5D, or 3D or even a new lens
mount, on its way, I've certainly no idea but I do find rumour watching and
speculation quite fascinating. (I used to be a loyal Minolta guy with four
X-700s at one time, and still have two of the bodies, flashes and a few
lenses. At least with Canon there's some decent s/h prime lenses available
at sensible prices, so we all can have L zoom lens quality or better without
breaking the bank.)
Malcolm Stewart
Milton Keynes, UK
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