Well, I am finally in a financial position to buy my 500L, Lens Coat, Wimberly head, CP filter, 1.4 extender etc: total package= $7700. This is something I have been drooling over and planning since I bought my first dslr 3 years ago. I love bird and wildlife photography and am confident this setup would keep me happy for a very long time.
But now comes the guilt: I don
Bob
Rick
Use the logic I use. Know yourself Bob. Your going to buy the thing at some point, you just as well have the use now. [B]
Enjoy your new lens.
Side Note: I ordered the 1D Mark IV Friday. The wife did not say she would divorce me, but she said if I buy anything else I have to start making money with it.
Rick
(your looking to the wrong group for help here Bob, asking this group is like going to the Bar and asking your drinking buddies to help you stop drinking. Unless they need a designated driver your out of luck)
I'm sorry Bob, can you kindly explain your problem again, because I don't see one. []
You certainly don't have to make money on a purchase in order to justify it. You're happiness should be reward enough!
We're all on this Planet for a very short time, why not get the most out of it?
I say if it brings you happiness and you can afford it, and you can still pay your mortgage and bills without going into huge debt, then "Go For It."
Besides, it's much safer than a Motorcycle.
I do the same thing too, as I have a boat in my Living Room, called my Stereo System!
Rich
Originally Posted by Richard Lane
Rich
Great advice, its a fun hobby but its not worth putting the credit card monkey on your back.
I certainly understand the sentiment. I have spent close to $5k this year getting my kit and that doesn
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Nah Bob, don't feel guilty. Show everyone around you how beautiful the world is. That would give you a lot of satisfaction which cannot be replaced by money.
For me making a trip and taking photos is the best way to relax and enjoy. Sometimes it's not bad t think about yourself [A] Somebody else enjoys putting money into old cars, expensive holidays....you name it. Your initial costs might be high, but summing up costs of other hobbies might be just as expensive in the end [8-|]
Better yet, I don't even like to get paid for photography, since I feel that working for something/someone makes it harder to express your own creativity and in the end you'll lose some of the passion. I like it when there are no strings attached, so I can do what I want.
Well, of course, this is why a came here for advice, and ignored my investment banker (what's his name again?)
Bob
Rich
Great advice, its a fun hobby but its not worth putting the credit card monkey on your back.
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The credit card monkey doesn't get any heavier, but doesn't get any lighter either. All bills paid comfortably and even have some change left over for a trip to use the 500.----
Great advice--especially the last line.
Bob
Bob
Bob,
I am of the mind set that if you can afford it without incurring debt and it will not adversely affect your family life, go for it.
I recently had a similar decision regarding the 1D IV. I went for it and carefully selected some glass taking advantage of the double rebates. Given the looming price increases, I fell pretty good about the purchase now. Most of my pictures are of family and school activities, and I find it very rewarding sharing them with the school family. My point is that life cannot always be listed as income and expense on a balance sheet. To paraphrase the MasterCard people, self-fulfillment is priceless.
It sounds like you have given it thoughtful consideration and just need a little reassuring. If you are going to use the gear, you are making the correct decision.
Chris
Bob,
Not that I really have any wisdom, but here
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