How often do you upgrade you camera body?

[csista]

Minolta A2 lasted a year. Bought it right before DSLRs went down in price, and I wasn't expecting to rediscover my passion for photography like I did. Moved to D70s, which was moved to backup status after a year and a half when I recently bought the D200. I think this one will stick for awhile, 10mp is enough for what I need and it's a great body. Unless I suddenly start making lots of money as a photographer, at which point I would have to upgrade to a new toy.

 

[Chromako]

Yes, my strategy has been to work towards developing my lens collection and then after that eventually (when I was ready both in terms of photographic skills and money) move on into the Nikon D2Xs..... In developing my lens collection I have been mindful of the likelihood/possibility that Nikon will eventually come out with a FF body so have made sure that while I have some DX-only lenses, I've got plenty of lenses which will work with either DX or FF....

Yupyup
20D for two years now and I'd love to get the 5D's next sister some time, but for now I'm investing in lenses and accessories. I think I might have a decent kit at the moment... 4 lenses (L), flash, monopod happiness... but the FF DSLR range is sooo expensive. Even when considering Canon L Lens Acquisition Disease (CLLAD) it's expensive. aiya. I comfort myself in the fact that lenses don't exactly become outdated, and they sell for nice prices.

 

[Chromako]

The 30D was a much better feel (I have big hands) -- faster frame rate, better image quality, larger LCD. And, I sold my XT for $150 less than I paid for the 30D Gotta love craigslist and eBay! Most importantly, I wasn't in a position financially to even consider a 5D (and I had 2 EF-S lenses that kept me from accidentally daydreaming about one.)

I was able to get my work to pay for the 5D so I sold my 30D and actually came out money AHEAD!

Not to mention better focusing! Sports with an XT versus a 30D is like night and day. But you got work to pay for a 5D? no fair!