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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bill16" data-source="post: 169170" data-attributes="member: 15356">I'm not sure if I should post on this subject, since I'm just a newbie and no nearly as knowledgeable as many of my fellow members. But I am looking at this from my own point of view(newbie point of view lol), so here it goes.This talented photographer named Ratcliff is very specialized, well off,pro photographer,and can afford to buy whatever new camera tech he likes, buying a new one if one breaks. So there is a huge set of constraints he doesn't have to consider, that most of us (in my opinion) are controlled by. duribility,the ability of bringing our old lenses to the new  camera,the need to get as much run time as we can per battery,a variety of lenses to cover the needs of a various types of photos,brand name reputation we cab feel safe depending on to last,and many other considerations depending on each photographer's needs.For me his reasoning only fits if your in close to the same position he's in. For an example. How many of us could afford to turn down a free top of the line camera we wanted bad, when there is no strings attached. Even if the sony is cheaper, he also says it's less durable,less user friendly. That alone would be a huge red flag for me. But you much more knowledgeable members may have a different take on this subject. All I can do is give my opinion based on my needs, and what knowledge I have so far. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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