Would you plonk down five grand for a camera, without blinking twice? (Page 12): What did you get? A Leica M and a 50/0.95 Noctilux would be an outstanding use of that money.

asiafish Loc: Bakersfield, CA

RRS wrote:

I just spent $6,000.00 on a camera and didn't blink at all because I also spent $11.499.00 on a lens. You can't take it with you. What do you pay for a car these days, more then I paid for my house over 40 years ago.

What did you get? A Leica M and a 50/0.95 Noctilux would be an outstanding use of that money.

asiafish Loc: Bakersfield, CA

dennis2146 wrote:

A great point, "nobody needs a Leica". Also a great point is nobody needs a Canon 1DX or Nikon D5. Great photos were made with pre existing cameras. Who really needs a Bugatti or Corvette or maybe even a BMW One Series?Who needs a cruise?

Dennis

I certainly don't need a Leica, but I'm very glad I bought one and consider it money well spent.

franksfun Loc: Bucks County PA

Mary Kate wrote:

Is there something wrong with you???? I don't give a damn if you are a skilled photographer or not. My response was about the statement you posted about YOUR brother in law and his preference for power tools. I said HIS skill level might have more to do with his success than power tool choices. Nothing more. Nothing to do with you.

The Brother in law's skills probably require top tools to be at the top of his business. I am a retired Tool & Die Maker. During my 51 years I manufactured parts to tolerances most people cannot comprehend. Tolerances that probably 75% to 85% of people in the trade cannot appreciate or hold. Even with the best equipment you might hit the tolerances once in a while. It is not until you combine the individuals skills, the best equipment, a solid understanding of variation and statistical controls, all combined with discipline, that you can get the optimal results. This will apply to machining metals, building custom cabinets, or taking photographs.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

ChrisT wrote:

Why is it silly, Gene?

Neither my 4x5 nor any of my medium format cameras were anywhere NEAR that amount ....

You
No need for me to repeat what has already been stated - you are a pretty funny guy, not to be taken seriously.

You remind me of the Great Walter Mitty, when he said, "To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."

What is your purpose?

ldmarsh

I would not. Remember that the photographer and what he composes is just as important as a fancy camera.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

asiafish wrote:

What did you get? A Leica M and a 50/0.95 Noctilux would be an outstanding use of that money.

Asiafish ... I bought my house for 46 grand in 1973 ...

The last car I bought was at just about the 18 grand mark with extended warranty ...

Whilst I commend your recent purchase ... and enjoy it well ...

A house and a car are necessary to life in these here United States ... whilst a camera is every bit a luxury item.

If you use it for your business, then, it's a justifiable expense. If not, you should do a lot of blinking .....

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Gene51 wrote:

You
No need for me to repeat what has already been stated - you are a pretty funny guy, not to be taken seriously.

You remind me of the Great Walter Mitty, when he said, "To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."

What is your purpose?

Maybe he's still Looking For Mr Goodbar?!?! LoL
SS

asiafish Loc: Bakersfield, CA

ChrisT wrote:

Asiafish ... I bought my house for 46 grand in 1973 ...

The last car I bought was at just about the 18 grand mark with extended warranty ...

Whilst I commend your recent purchase ... and enjoy it well ...

A house and a car are necessary to life in these here United States ... whilst a camera is every bit a luxury item.

If you use it for your business, then, it's a justifiable expense. If not, you should do a lot of blinking .....

I can afford it, I enjoy it, and that is ALL that matters.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

SharpShooter wrote:

Maybe he's still Looking For Mr Goodbar?!?! LoL
SS

Gene ... I am awfully sorry ... but I completely fail - in seeing your point ....

However, thanks for the compliment ....

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

When you buy the best it only hurts once.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

When you buy the best it only hurts once.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

Yes, but if that fancy camera makes it easier then maybe the investment in that fancy camera makes it worth while.

ldmarsh wrote:

I would not. Remember that the photographer and what he composes is just as important as a fancy camera.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

jccash wrote:

When you buy the best it only hurts once.

Perhaps, but what hurts most of all is the journey - getting there - to find - the best ....

aellman Loc: Boston MA

ChrisT wrote:

I think not ....

I would not only blink; I would pass out.

papakatz45 Loc: South Florida-West Palm Beach

ChrisT wrote:

Asiafish ... I bought my house for 46 grand in 1973 ...

The last car I bought was at just about the 18 grand mark with extended warranty ...

Whilst I commend your recent purchase ... and enjoy it well ...

A house and a car are necessary to life in these here United States ... whilst a camera is every bit a luxury item.

If you use it for your business, then, it's a justifiable expense. If not, you should do a lot of blinking .....

So why did you buy the $18,000 care when you could have bought one for $12,000. Both will get you back and forth to work.