Canon R5
Dec 14, 2020 10:05:03 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Your response to the OP put a big smile on my face... (show quote)
You made me laugh out loud.
Dec 14, 2020 10:08:39 #
Reno wrote:
My favorite commentator here has said numerous times that buying a Canon R5 would change your life. So I bought one, and he was right, it apparently will change my life since my wife wants a divorce after looking at the credit card.
Just kidding!
But, seriously, have many of the hoggers experienced marriage difficulties as a result of their hobby?
Just kidding!
But, seriously, have many of the hoggers experienced marriage difficulties as a result of their hobby?
At first, my husband was NOT happy that I got so "back into photography" when we retired nine years ago. He couldn't understand why I needed (not just wanted) a DSLR. He now realizes that my hobby brings me great joy and peace - I do lots of bird and wildlife photography in rather remote places when we travel. He plans all of our trips and makes sure that I will be able to be "where I need to be when I need to be" when it comes to my favorite subjects. He also makes sure that he gets his fill of his interests - old buildings, cathedrals, and castles. How he consistently manages to find castles in remote areas with colonies of nesting birds I don't know, but he does it! During our Covid-induced isolation, he's even gone out with me on a few day trips and has actually enjoyed the experience. As long as I let him know up front that if he asks even one time "how much longer until you're done playing with your camera" that I'll drown him in the nearest tidal pool, we're good to go. I got a couple of good ones - husband & camera!
Dec 14, 2020 10:09:36 #
Tracy B. wrote:
You made me laugh out loud.
Happy I could. We could all use more laughs and smiles these days.
Dec 14, 2020 10:26:00 #
OK now, but it started out bad. When we first got married we took our honeymoon to Europe & a cruise to the Greek Islands. I was taking a lot of pictures along the way and was not paying enough attention to her. Came to the point where I almost threw my camera & lenses into the Mediterranean. Luckily, I came to my senses.
Seven kids and 42 years later, we're doing fine. She buys material & quilt stuff & I get what I need for photography. When we travel, we spend time in quilt shops & scenic areas.
Seven kids and 42 years later, we're doing fine. She buys material & quilt stuff & I get what I need for photography. When we travel, we spend time in quilt shops & scenic areas.
Dec 14, 2020 10:26:56 #
Sorry for the double post. No way to delete (That I can see)
OK now, but it started out bad. When we first got married we took our honeymoon to Europe & a cruise to the Greek Islands. I was taking a lot of pictures along the way and was not paying enough attention to her. Came to the point where I almost threw my camera & lenses into the Mediterranean. Luckily, I came to my senses.
Seven kids and 42 years later, we're doing fine. She buys material & quilt stuff & I get what I need for photography. When we travel, we spend time in quilt shops & scenic areas.
OK now, but it started out bad. When we first got married we took our honeymoon to Europe & a cruise to the Greek Islands. I was taking a lot of pictures along the way and was not paying enough attention to her. Came to the point where I almost threw my camera & lenses into the Mediterranean. Luckily, I came to my senses.
Seven kids and 42 years later, we're doing fine. She buys material & quilt stuff & I get what I need for photography. When we travel, we spend time in quilt shops & scenic areas.
Dec 14, 2020 11:32:55 #
Reno wrote:
My favorite commentator here has said numerous times that buying a Canon R5 would change your life. So I bought one, and he was right, it apparently will change my life since my wife wants a divorce after looking at the credit card.
Just kidding!
But, seriously, have many of the hoggers experienced marriage difficulties as a result of their hobby?
Just kidding!
But, seriously, have many of the hoggers experienced marriage difficulties as a result of their hobby?
I sold many of my older lenses to help with the cost of my R5. Great camera is worth the cost to me.
Dec 14, 2020 11:41:44 #
The year; 2012. The event; 9th grade daughter made Varsity Volleyball Team. The decision; whether to upgrade from a Nikon 300 (I was sort of into photography) to a Canon 1Dx. Sports, (low light, fast action,) became the new challenge to shoot. I jumped full in. Who knew sports photography was one of the most, if not the most, expensive to shoot? Well, I do now! Never looked back. Today, I shoot college football and basketball. My wife has been nothing but supportive and enjoys the memories captured from many family trips and our children’s’ sporting events. For me, shooting sports is the ultimate release from an otherwise stressful career.
Dec 14, 2020 11:48:15 #
I enjoy the hobby of insect macro photography and My Better Half simply gives me "The Look" when she sees me coming into the house with new specimens. Of course then I have the lectures of how I could have avoided all of the chigger bites when she tells me to 'stop scratching them' for it will only make them itch more.
Of course the worse interlude we have is when I ask her to check those hidden areas of my body for ticks. There are some things that should simply go unseen even by a spouse.
Of course the worse interlude we have is when I ask her to check those hidden areas of my body for ticks. There are some things that should simply go unseen even by a spouse.
Dec 14, 2020 12:33:13 #
twr25
Loc: New Jersey
I bought the R5 over two months ago after waiting for weeks. Now, I'm waiting for the new RF 28-70 lens ... Agghhhh. Hate waiting.
On the wife issue ... my only problem is when she sees the rare boudoir type photo. I never show her but one client posted her pic online ...
On the wife issue ... my only problem is when she sees the rare boudoir type photo. I never show her but one client posted her pic online ...
Dec 14, 2020 13:04:41 #
Dec 14, 2020 14:01:46 #
Great picture of your beautiful wife. I like the lighting in this picture. Happy Holidays.
Dec 14, 2020 14:14:30 #
Reno wrote:
My favorite commentator here has said numerous times that buying a Canon R5 would change your life. So I bought one, and he was right, it apparently will change my life since my wife wants a divorce after looking at the credit card.
Just kidding!
But, seriously, have many of the hoggers experienced marriage difficulties as a result of their hobby?
Just kidding!
But, seriously, have many of the hoggers experienced marriage difficulties as a result of their hobby?
No; but my kids are having fits at my spending their inheritance.
Dec 14, 2020 14:32:11 #
Regis wrote:
I sold many of my older lenses to help with the cost of my R5. Great camera is worth the cost to me.
I'm with you Regis. I did the same thing...sold older bodies and most of my lenses. Love the r5! And no husband anymore to worry about what I spend. :-)
Dec 14, 2020 15:41:01 #
I love the story of the dying photography last words.
"Be sure to tell my wife not to sell my gear for what I told her it cost"
"Be sure to tell my wife not to sell my gear for what I told her it cost"
Dec 14, 2020 16:09:04 #
Actually, my photography improved our marriage. She likes travel and I gave her a Canon set of body and lenses and she often gets an image that I wish I had shot. The pandemic has seriously restricted our travel this year but we are looking ahead to getting some great images in the New Year. And planning for that has been fun.
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