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Striking a balance between wants and needs when it comes to purchasing new camera gear can prove tricky. This might even be the understatement of the year. The steady release of new models for camera bodies, lenses, and flash units keeps photographers hustling to try and keep up. Staying up-to-date in this field, however, should have less to do with acquiring gear for the latest features, and more to do with how sufficiently the gear that we have serves us during whatever stage we’re in. In other words, while there’s a time for buying the latest models, getting an upgrade doesn’t always mean purchasing new gear, and “new” isn’t always the best option. Part of upgrading also refers to when you should sell or trade in camera gear for “newer-than-what-you-had-before” models.

When and How to Buy, Sell, and Trade In Camera Gear We’ll discuss when you should upgrade your camera gear, what you should look for in “new” gear, and how you can sell or trade in your old gear.

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Bye bye DPReview. I did not know they had been owned by Amazon since 2007. DPReview has been one of the greatest resource for pro and amateur photographers for decades. Amazon decided to axe the site and all its content 😢

DPReview announces shutdown amid Amazon restructuring DPReview.com has announced its closure after 25 years of operation. Digital Photography Review has been owned by Amazon since 2007. While the website has operated mostly independent from its parent company in the subsequent…