The Devil made me do it.
Jan 31, 2012 18:16:55 #
Well, first of all it's a camera and a motorcycle. The motorcycle came first. Around 1968. Secondly, when I went from a great bridge camera to my canon DSLR, My wife said be sure to get the best equipment, so as not to be upgrading all the time. I smilled and showed her an add for an 800mm L series Canon lens for the camera. List price 12,000+ dollars. Then I told her I was considering a series of about 5 different lenses.
The paramedics said she would be alright as soon as she started breathing again.
Then I started reviewing all my lens choices. I now have my 5 lenses and haven't yet passed the $4500 mark, and yes now she breaths much easier when I enter a camera store.
The paramedics said she would be alright as soon as she started breathing again.
Then I started reviewing all my lens choices. I now have my 5 lenses and haven't yet passed the $4500 mark, and yes now she breaths much easier when I enter a camera store.
Jan 31, 2012 18:25:53 #
Since I joined UHH about a month ago, I learned so much. Of course, I had to try out what I learned first hand. Ended up buying two books, an HDR software, a flash softbox, and a wireless flash system. Knowledge can be expensive.
Jan 31, 2012 19:33:57 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
JC56 wrote:
On my way home I was wondering how to get closer p... (show quote)
Nikon users get vaccinated for protection from NAS, Nikon Acquisition Syndrome (slang; urge to buy Nikon equipment or accessories)
But I'm curious to know, why in the world did you even tell her?
Jan 31, 2012 19:42:21 #
How'd you like to have the devil I have on my shoulder? Cameras, computers and musical keyboards. What a horrible afflictions LOL.
Jan 31, 2012 20:58:22 #
[quote=ebaribeault]Buy your wife a camera and you can share a hobby take little weekend rides and take photos.
I would....... but by the time she gets puffed and powdered I would need to use an ISO setting of 100,000.
I would....... but by the time she gets puffed and powdered I would need to use an ISO setting of 100,000.
Jan 31, 2012 22:12:53 #
Nikon users get vaccinated for protection from NAS, Nikon Acquisition Syndrome (slang; urge to buy Nikon equipment or accessories)
But I'm curious to know, why in the world did you even tell her?[/quote]
used the debit card and BOA would rat me out so i came clean.
But I'm curious to know, why in the world did you even tell her?[/quote]
used the debit card and BOA would rat me out so i came clean.
Jan 31, 2012 22:22:28 #
steveo52 wrote:
How'd you like to have the devil I have on my shoulder? Cameras, computers and musical keyboards. What a horrible afflictions LOL.
I take photos and play golf! good fun but a little expensive....but what the hell....... I have a good job and my kids are raised........ why work if you can't enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Jan 31, 2012 22:29:06 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
JC56 wrote:
Nikon users get vaccinated for protection from NAS, Nikon Acquisition Syndrome (slang; urge to buy Nikon equipment or accessories)
But I'm curious to know, why in the world did you even tell her?
But I'm curious to know, why in the world did you even tell her?
used the debit card and BOA would rat me out so i came clean.[/quote]
Darn those paper trails, what ever happened to good old fashion cash
Jan 31, 2012 22:31:03 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
JC56 wrote:
Nikon users get vaccinated for protection from NAS, Nikon Acquisition Syndrome (slang; urge to buy Nikon equipment or accessories)
But I'm curious to know, why in the world did you even tell her?
But I'm curious to know, why in the world did you even tell her?
used the debit card and BOA would rat me out so i came clean.[/quote]
Mine told me 20 years ago that if I bought one more piece of photography equipment she was gonna leave me ..... gosh, I still miss er.
Jan 31, 2012 22:39:11 #
AnnaZ
Loc: SW Wis.
Ah, mine wouldn't know........he has no clue of exactly WHAT I have in the camera bag and he doesn't do the bookwork. *evil grin* Sold my EOS Rebel privately and then bought my 50D.........The Spousal Unit happened to wander through the kitchen when I was boxing up the Rebel to send it off to its new home.........said "what are you doing?" Me........"sold the camera, getting a*new and improved* one". He shook his head and walked away, knowing he didn't dare open his mouth, because the week before he bought a new Harley V-Rod. Oh, and I already have my Harley; so did he, this was his 2nd one. LOL
Jan 31, 2012 22:44:59 #
AnnaZ wrote:
Ah, mine wouldn't know........he has no clue of ex... (show quote)
hehehehee Sounds like you have an arrangement. :P
My wife traded her Rebel for a 50D and is somewhat disappointed. She doesn't like the size difference.
Jan 31, 2012 23:08:41 #
AnnaZ
Loc: SW Wis.
Well, I kinda figured I paid one hell of a price for that TV screen in the back. :>) Lots bigger than the one on the Rebel.
Feb 1, 2012 01:20:23 #
JC56 wrote:
On my way home I was wondering how to get closer p... (show quote)
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
The courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference.
looks like the first part applies to your dilema.
:thumbup:
Feb 1, 2012 05:54:29 #
Country's Mama wrote:
Oh no! The cure is to convert the devil at home. Or at least make sure she has an expensive hobby as well.
Nikonian72 wrote:
The cure is to get rid of the devil at home!
Oh no! The cure is to convert the devil at home. Or at least make sure she has an expensive hobby as well.
My "Devil at home" has the answer that she gives me. When I ask her "Is that a new pocketbook?" her response: "No, I've had it for years".
Now my ressponse is: "No I've had it for years. Got it when I had the old film camera".
She knows the truth, but what can she say.
Feb 1, 2012 06:12:38 #
My wife has a good eye so I bought her a pair of binoculars and made her the official lookout. She understands me, even if I don't.
JC56 wrote:
On my way home I was wondering how to get closer p... (show quote)
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