>>4028248>Why did repairability, and especially durability become unimportant to photographers?Because in 10 years time, the technology in cameras will have far exceeded what you've babied for the past decade. Budget entry level options are now on par with mid-range offerings from 10 years ago that cost twice as much back then. Attainable mid-range bodies today destroy old flagships that cost double again or sometimes three times as much. You'd be foolish not to upgrade so why should manufacturers cater to longevity? Cameras are reliable enough to outlive their usefulness. These arent cars we're talking about. They're inexpensive tools that are subject to Moore's like laws. This isnt consumer mindset. This is just common sense.
As far as durability goes, there are still plenty of durable cameras. Olympus and Lumix are indestructible. Fuji has never lost it's durability as far as Im aware. The xpro3 with the new dura coating thing is probably one of their toughest modern cameras since the screen is tucked away pretty much always, which is the weakest part of any digital camera, sans sensor. Canon and Nikon have definitely lost their tank-like dslr invincibility and Sony's are probably less rugged but I've never used one to be honest. They're all probably good enough. What are you planning to do with your camera? Throw it of a cliff?
Anyway, due to inflation, cameras are cheaper now than ever so all this is a non issue. They only seem to be expensive because our wages haven't kept up with inflation. We are literal paupers compared to the wealth the boomers experienced.
Here's a picture some redditfag took on a G9
