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Do I really need all this gear?
Jul 14, 2020 07:32:54 #
MrBumps2U wrote:
At least you’re not one of those kooks that collect acoustic guitars! 
You have two seaside addresses so if you are an acoustic guitar collector you are a masochistic kook !
Jul 14, 2020 07:37:45 #
hobbit123 wrote:
Tonight I realised I was running out of disk space... (show quote)
Any modern digital photo device (including a cell phone) is capable of taking excellent photos of static mid/ normal range subjects in good lighting as you have demonstrated with your D3100 examples. Better equipment only becomes necessary for shooting more demanding subjects or in more extreme conditions such as fast movement, low light, shallow DoF, distant subjects, large prints etc. If you aren't pushing the envelope a bit, then you probably have 'wasted' your money. However, don't feel guilty. Photography is still relatively cheap compared to other middle-age 'toys' like fishing boats, classic cars, Harleys or young mistresses.
Jul 14, 2020 07:41:33 #
Nice series and good reminders of your visit.
--Bob
--Bob
hobbit123 wrote:
Tonight I realised I was running out of disk space... (show quote)
Jul 14, 2020 07:42:38 #
Jul 14, 2020 08:06:41 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
hobbit123 wrote:
While doing this I came across the photos I took on a holiday to S.E. Asia a couple of years ago.
This has nothing to do with your query, but I find it puzzling to see both a baguette and rice in the food picture from SE Asia. Was this Vietnam? And how did the baguette come to be part of the meal?
Jul 14, 2020 08:22:28 #
Jul 14, 2020 08:45:10 #
In a pinch, I can alway come up with a convincing reason for buying equipment that I’ve not used yet. It’s getting harder tho. And I have my eye on a few things, still. 🥴
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Jul 14, 2020 08:57:37 #
Jul 14, 2020 09:02:19 #
"He who dies with the most toys wins."
I'm still trying to figure out wins what.....
I'm still trying to figure out wins what.....
Jul 14, 2020 09:04:59 #
berchman wrote:
This has nothing to do with your query, but I find it puzzling to see both a baguette and rice in the food picture from SE Asia. Was this Vietnam? And how did the baguette come to be part of the meal?
Baguettes are pretty common in Vietnam. There’s a big French influence in Vietnamese cuisine.
Jul 14, 2020 09:12:53 #
Warhorse
Loc: SE Michigan
Longshadow wrote:
Notice that heeds and wants are two totally different things?
I know this was just a typo, and I totally agree, "needs and wants" are different things.
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Jul 14, 2020 09:14:04 #
User ID wrote:
You have two seaside addresses so if you are an acoustic guitar collector you are a masochistic kook !
Not me. Carbon Fiber for my beach guitar. But my point was that collecting basses is a rational and level-headed activity compared to other crazy things people obsess over. And photo gear is essential, of course.
Jul 14, 2020 09:17:41 #
Warhorse wrote:
I know this was just a typo, and I totally agree, "needs and wants" are different things.
The n and h are close together, big fingers???
By the time I saw it, I couldn't correct it.
Jul 14, 2020 09:20:41 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
This is nothing! You should see my collection of woodworking tools. Don't ask how much each gets used.
Jul 14, 2020 09:26:02 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Well their is nothing wrong with have gear in your life. I had 4 bikes. Many cars and 6 sailboats and
now I am in my 70's. Camera gear is usually easy to sell. I have sold camcorders and camera's and lens
for years on ebay etc. Usually got back 50-70% of the original price. This is a great way to upgrade
and return some cash. Camera's sell well online. Good stuff almost always sells to people who follow
camera gear. I love Nikons still do. But on the way to London I bought a Sony NEX camera small and
well built. I was astounded what this camera could do. That led me to the A7, A7s and A7sII and an
XDCamcorder and many camera's over years that were a joy to play and work with. Good luck.
now I am in my 70's. Camera gear is usually easy to sell. I have sold camcorders and camera's and lens
for years on ebay etc. Usually got back 50-70% of the original price. This is a great way to upgrade
and return some cash. Camera's sell well online. Good stuff almost always sells to people who follow
camera gear. I love Nikons still do. But on the way to London I bought a Sony NEX camera small and
well built. I was astounded what this camera could do. That led me to the A7, A7s and A7sII and an
XDCamcorder and many camera's over years that were a joy to play and work with. Good luck.
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