Why You Shouldn’t Upgrade Your Camera

Kirk Mastin
Sep 6, 2018 · 5 min read
This was the last camera I shot weddings with, a Canon 5D Mark II.

It must be really hard to be a camera company these days. Once or twice a year, each camera company must scramble to find some way to get its users to upgrade to a newer camera. And damn! Are cameras getting expensive! You’re looking at spending $2,000 — $4,000 for a new DSLR, and that doesn’t include a lens.

You are being upsold on features like increased dynamic range, more autofocus points, and…

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Kirk Mastin

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Kirk Mastin is the founder of Mastin Labs and Filmborn. He’s shot for The New York Times, LA Times, and National Geographic Adventure.

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