UHH: Financial Drain or Money Saver
Aug 25, 2014 07:27:55 #
Until I discovered UHH, I didn't realize that I needed expensive cameras and lenses, not to mention all the software and other "essential" equipment. UHH has been a great book for the economy.
On the other hand, I wonder how much money UHH has saved people by leading them to less expensive alternatives: used/reconditioned equipment, simple solutions for camera malfunctions, less costly equipment, DIY alternatives.
I think the scales would tip toward the spending side, but I also think we have saved a lot of money through advice given here.
On the other hand, I wonder how much money UHH has saved people by leading them to less expensive alternatives: used/reconditioned equipment, simple solutions for camera malfunctions, less costly equipment, DIY alternatives.
I think the scales would tip toward the spending side, but I also think we have saved a lot of money through advice given here.
Aug 25, 2014 07:30:29 #
Aug 25, 2014 07:41:07 #
I'm with you Jerry. Better equipment, a better knowledge of how to use it, lots of good advice, noticeably better and more consistent results, a few friendships and a thinner wallet have all resulted from my landing here... I'm glad I did!
P.S. I also learned there is a name for my main problem and that I am not alone, it's acronym is G.A.S.
P.S. I also learned there is a name for my main problem and that I am not alone, it's acronym is G.A.S.
Aug 25, 2014 07:45:02 #
As I have mentioned before, I think of UHH as a refinery that produces G.A.S.! Just the same, it is worth it to me because of the knowledge and pleasure it has added to my hobby. Who needs money for basic survival when it can be used to produce visits by the big brown truck?! :)
Aug 25, 2014 08:50:05 #
Mr PC wrote:
... I also learned there is a name for my main problem and that I am not alone, it's acronym is G.A.S.
There is also S.A.S. which I succumbed to briefly :)
Aug 25, 2014 08:50:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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I think the scales would tip toward the spending side, but I also think we have saved a lot of money through advice given here.
I think the scales would tip toward the spending side, but I also think we have saved a lot of money through advice given here.
Excellent point, Jerry!
Aug 25, 2014 09:27:01 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Why do you think I created a thread going against using $$$ as 'solution'??? Until I discovered UHH, I didn't realize that I ne... (show quote)
:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Aug 25, 2014 10:03:21 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
There is also S.A.S. which I succumbed to briefly :)
Oh Yeah!!!!!! :shock: :lol:
Aug 25, 2014 10:42:13 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Why do you think I created a thread going against using $$$ as 'solution'???
:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Right! Knowledge always trumps money.
Aug 25, 2014 17:34:43 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Until I discovered UHH, I didn't realize that I needed expensive cameras and lenses, not to mention all the software and other "essential" equipment
The Hog is rife with the GAS virus!!!
Aug 25, 2014 19:06:37 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I think the scales would tip toward the spending side, but I also think we have saved a lot of money through advice given here.
I think the scales would tip toward the spending side, but I also think we have saved a lot of money through advice given here.
Since joining UHH I've only aquired two prices of gear.
I had a couple of quinceaneras lined up two years ago and bought an 85mm 1.8 for those shoots.
Earlier this year I replaced my old Canon 270 speedlight with a 600rt so I can start to put together an on-location speedlight kit. That's about it.
Otherwise I have learned a lot about things like how sensors work, nuances of CoC and that old Nikon shooters are...., well....,just that....OLD!! :lol:
SS
Aug 25, 2014 19:31:27 #
It's kind of like those 50% off coupons. You save 50% but you still spend 50% that you wouldn't have spent if you didn't have the coupon.
Bob
Bob
Aug 25, 2014 21:44:33 #
UHH showed me that the winner of the Nikon vs. Canon and FX/DX debates is actually Olympus and M4/3, so after spending all my camera budget on that, I spend $5 every once in a while for an adapted lens. Still waiting to find a 50mm f/1.4 on the bargain shelf.
Aug 25, 2014 22:28:52 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Why do you think I created a thread going against using $$$ as 'solution'???
B.S., Ron. It's also a proven fact here that $$$ will make you a better photographer. I just haven't spent enough yet. :cry: :shock:
Aug 26, 2014 06:05:30 #
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