I bought a new camera....then she asks (Page 2): Of course I'm going to sell the old one honey. eBay listing with a starting bid of $2500. I tried sweetie, but no one was interested.

texasdan78070 Loc: Texas Hill Country

Of course I'm going to sell the old one honey. eBay listing with a starting bid of $2500. I tried sweetie, but no one was interested. Problem solved with no lies told.

Dan

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I have a pre-thought-out explanation explaining how the old complements the added features of the new and how both are still needed. The "not-requiring-changing-lenses-in-the-field" explanation seems to make sense to her.

texasdan78070 Loc: Texas Hill Country

Sounds as though the solution has been reached. Nice going!

Dan

larryzplace Loc: Elk Grove Village Illinois

texasdan78070 wrote:

Of course I'm going to sell the old one honey. eBay listing with a starting bid of $2500. I tried sweetie, but no one was interested. Problem solved with no lies told.

Dan

I like your thinking Dan :) :)

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

cambriaman wrote:

I have a pre-thought-out explanation explaining how the old complements the added features of the new and how both are still needed. The "not-requiring-changing-lenses-in-the-field" explanation seems to make sense to her.

I used that one this summer and it actually was quite functional in Yellowstone. Had two new lenses and it worked out well.

However,having played that card,I'm at a loss to venture into another....I can't carry three cameras and she doesn't want to upgrade. I will continue to watch future posts. I need that third tool....

Chuckwal Loc: Boynton Beach Florida

:lol: :thumbup:

Shutterbugsailer Loc: Staten Island NY (AKA Cincinnati by the Sea)

Black Bart wrote:

Mine always ask how much did this one cost. :shock:

When mine asks, I remind her about the P.O.S. luis Vuitton handbag she paid $1400.00 for and her Rolex watch. That usually quiets her down.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

How dare you speak of "Luis" that way! :roll:

I'd swap two Louie's for one Nikon and let her keep the Rolex and forego the lens for six months....

Dun1 Loc: Atlanta, GA

Yep, you just got that new camera, and your wife sees that you are looking at lenses, and you hear the words, "Why are you looking at camera equipment ?" Yep, sure am, "You just updated your wardrobe, are you going to throw all of your old clothing away"?

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

You know, Steve, you really don't have her trained very well!

digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

DaveO wrote:

I used that one this summer and it actually was quite functional in Yellowstone. Had two new lenses and it worked out well.

However,having played that card,I'm at a loss to venture into another....I can't carry three cameras and she doesn't want to upgrade. I will continue to watch future posts. I need that third tool....

Sure!!! You do. We all could use/NEED, that third tool!!! HAAAA!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

digit-up wrote:

Sure!!! You do. We all could use/NEED, that third tool!!! HAAAA!

The bad news is,I'm wanting a fourth! I want a full frame and the D750 looks really good,but the D500 may be a necessity for wildlife and birding.

Common sense tells me to buy nothing,but that's never been my strong suit.

Oh,well,they can't take our dreams away....it's been fun and keeps me busy!

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

digit-up wrote:

A deafening silence, WOW!!! Isn't that generally a "GREAT" thing?? Learn to appreciate the silence, unless she has taught you to fear it!!

Where did they get the idea that the silent treatment was punishment? Right up there with sleeping on the couch.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

LOL! Mine didn't seem to mind when I bought a new tripod last week....figured it was cheaper than a lens or camera.

All joking aside, I picked up the Feisol CT-3372 with positive feedback from Gene51 and it was a great move. (I didn't have any need for the four section.) Solid and quick to set up and take down when moving around for wildlife opportunities that pop up. I did pick up the LB-7572 leveling base and couldn't be more pleased. My Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 is fine,but not with big lenses and a breeze or slight bump.

tmehrkam Loc: Houston,Tx

Are you going to sell the old one. That is a really silly question.

Cameras are kind of like guns. Out of the 11 cameras I have purchased I still own 10 or them. All 10 are still fully functional. One was stolen along with my Suburban.

I regularly use three of them regularly.

I can justify at least one more and several more lenses.

The others are ready in case of an emergency. :-}