How often do you go through a body? Why do you upgrade?

[RuneL]

I've never worn a body out. I've had the shutter replaced in a 1D II because of a nasty fall it took.

upgrade path goes something like this: D30, 10D, 1D, 1D II, 1D IV (1Ds III too but that's not that long ago).
I upgrade because the bodies no longer meet the requirements and are beginning to suffer seriously compared to the competition. This is mostly noise and resolution. I More or less follow the 1D's in upgrading, but seeing as I work in a studio 99% of the time I'm not getting a 1D X, I simply don't need the speed. I there's a high res 1Ds type coming I'm getting that.
I've never sold any of my gear, gave away the D30 and 10D and kept all the 1D bodies. They all still work except for the batteries.

 

[danski0224]

After experiencing the multiple AF points on the 1DIV, I am considering getting the 5DIII to replace my 5DII.

I also like the extended eye relief of the 1DIV, but the 1DX is out of my price range. A 1DsIII doesn't have the high ISO capabilities of the 5DIII and I suspect that the rumored high megapixel body will land somewhere between the 5DIII and 1DX, therefore out of financial reach for me (excluding the extra baggage that the file size brings).

Maybe next time one of those "deals" pops up.

Trading my 5DII for a 1DsIII would then be an option I'd be open to.

 

[sawsedge]

Prior to digital, I kept my Minolta bodies (SRT-102 and XD-11) for at least 20 years without an upgrade. When it became clear that digital was at least equal to film and I had to pay for repairs annually on the XD-11s, I switched to EOS. I had the 20D for around 5 years, felt the 50D was a good enough upgrade (then kicked myself a year later when the 7D came out), and recently I found the 50D's AF system just doesn't track well enough, so I moved to the 5D3. The 5D3 knocks the socks off the previous bodies. I don't see needing an upgrade for years... as long as the body lasts I think.

 

[RLPhoto]

Well, Im selling my 7D body and 10-22mm On evil bay right now. The 5D3 has spoiled me.

 

[Daniel Flather]

Well, Im selling my 7D body and 10-22mm On evil bay right now. The 5D3 has spoiled me.

I got $650 CAD for my 10-22mm. Nice lens, until I got the 24Lii.

 

[RLPhoto]

Well, Im selling my 7D body and 10-22mm On evil bay right now. The 5D3 has spoiled me.

I got $650 CAD for my 10-22mm. Nice lens, until I got the 24Lii.

Agreed. My 24L II also destroyed my usage of the 10-22mm.

 

[Mark Russell]

I buy 2 new bodies every other year and have done it that way since 1974.

 

[AudioGlenn]

T3i, received on on 1/4/12

Sold T3i in May 2012: wanted the better battery, better AF, Kelvin Temp WB of the 60D

Bought a 60D in May 2012

Ready to upgrade to a 5D3 as soon as I have the money for the better AF, better IQ, Low light performance. I've seriously considered the 5d2, especially for the prices I've seen recently (as low as $1499 new) but the superior AF and even better low light capabilities are making me lean toward the mark 3. Honestly though, It's hard to justify unless I get a smoking deal on the mark 3. I find that I'm liking how I use off camera flash more than relying on the high ISO capabilities of a camera so a mark ii might just be enough for me.

I think upgrading bodies depends on the needs/skills of the photographer. I outgrew the t3i after a couple months of owning it and using it. Between January and May, I purchased the 50 1.4, 24-105, and 10-22. I bought the 35L with the 60D for the double rebate. Since then I purchased a, 40mm 2.8, a 70-200 2.8 IS II, 1.4x III TC, and some Kenko extension tubes.

I think I went a little crazy on the purchases but my 1st 3 lenses were bought used so It wasn't that bad. The bodies are another story. When I realize what my camera can't do, I start researching better bodies. I think i'm a pretty quick study when it comes to tech so my needs grow every time I do a shoot and realize I've got a problem that I just can't find a solution for with the gear I have.