Future of EOS-M cameras and EF-M lenses...

nolten wrote:

Satyaa wrote:

IoannisZ wrote:

Why backups? Yesterday technology is old technology, plus if is so important, tomorrow will have half the price.

My moto is "if you don't use it, you don't need it".

+1 to that

That's a good rule for hobby.

The concept of backup is for professional photograhers who cannot afford a camera/lens failure during a paid shoot.

I can justify my camera collection, but everyone is different. I've been on the Canon consumer train for a number of years now. Its seemed worth it to upgrade each numbered 5D. I've upgraded XXDs and G series at less frequent intervals. At first I gave old models to relatives, then I sold a few getting back half or less their purchase price. I didn't sell my 5D3 after getting the 5D4 because it was nice having a wide angle and macro both mounted out in the field. I eventually traded my 5D3 for a 6D2 to get a smaller body and newer features. So both backups and alternatives.

I'm still using the 24-105 f4 L lens I purchased with my original 5D in 2006. Still works fine, but its out of its service period so I purchased a 24-70 f4 L with the 6D2 because its smaller and lighter and has a nice macro feature. Its also an immediate replacement if my 24-105 dies and I search to replace it. The 6D2 + 24-70 was more portable in my pack, hiking in the Grand Canyon than my 5D4 + 24-105. It all gets used. Likewise I still have both my original 100-400 from 2004 and the Mk II purchased in 2015. And I'm keeping my 80D after upgrading to the 90D. So backups accumulate.

I don't believe any of this gear is old technology. Yes I still have my G3 and 10D, and Elan IIe and two Pentax Spotmatics, and my Dad's '40s Leica that are museum pieces. But so far the R tech hasn't come far enough to justify the steep cost of upgrades. I don't believe I can get better images than those from my 5D4 or even 80D if I do my job properly. When they feel obsolete, I'll upgrade. I'm not expecting that very soon. YMMV

I love the “when they feel obsolete, I’ll upgrade.” And you’ve hit the nail on the head about what’s holding me back about going R. It’s a huge investment for all new lenses and I don’t feel like the improvement is going to make it worth it. Eventually it will, but not yet.