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New old camera dilemna

Started Nov 11, 2018 | Discussions thread
john isaacs Veteran Member • Posts: 8,444
Re: New old camera dilemna
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rambling robin wrote:

Just bought a G2 - boxed. all original stuff with kit 14-42 etc etc.

Shutter count 77 - last used January 2012

Immaculate as the day it was unwrapped.

Nearing the end of 2018 the chances of finding another like it are pretty small I'd say.

Do I need it - no. I have a G2 that is used and a G7 that is also used and a TZ-70 and a Nikon P7100 and a Sony S85.

In what's left of my lifetime I won't take enough pictures to wear them out.

You could try.  I shoot more and more.

I doubt I will ever improve to a point where my abilities outstrip the camera so upgrading is just a fun way of releasing GAS.

No need to have such a low opinion of yourself.  Try it, you might find that you do improve.

In 10 years time will it be worth more than I paid for it?

No

In 10 years time who but a few saddos like me who enjoy old cameras will be interested?

No one

So, now what do I do - use it or save it?

Cameras are meant to be used.  Digital cameras have very little usage costs (except for replacing or upgrading.

What would you do?

Buy a better camera.

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