ntonkin Loc: western Upper Peninusla of Michigan

And there are some of us who do not need to "reward ourselves" for life accomplishment. We may have the money to buy anything we would like to have, but really believe the truths that other people only talk about. that money can't buy happiness, it can't buy health and it can't buy true love. the truest rewards are the enjoyment of each moment of an existance that is all too brief on this beautiful planet. to think ostentacious material goods somehow equate to the life well spent is a laughing matter.

jenny Loc: in hiding:)

KathyinNH has pointed out what advertising can do,and
how some people fall for it. No matter how much it costs,
if some brand claims it is "the best", or you can make
the most fantastic pictures with it worthy of Nat'l
Geographic, or become rich and famous...whatever the dream,
......they'll fall for it without further thought. Today's
example is the most extreme we're likely to hear of.....

jackinkc Loc: Kansas City

After years of doing highly satisfactory work with35mm size. full frame, DSLR cameras (none with movie features) I also decided it would be fun to begin using a "Medium Format" DSLR. I did a lot of research, paying close attention to cost of camera, lenses and accessories. I already owned a Pentax 645n, with a "standard" 75mm lens and a 129mm macro so I decided on a 645D. I immediately bought a new 55mm "standard" lens , a used 35mm wide angle, and a used 80-160mm zoom. all in first rate condition.

My camera does have some great features, including the ability to shoot RAW in DNG format. Detail is incredible.

I suppose I was able to get this beast on board for about $14000 - a real bargain compared with Hasselblad, Mamiya and Leica S2 offerings. By the way, the Pentax has the same 40MP Kodak sensor featured in the Leica. I recently noted that Leica encourages users to adapt Hasselblad, Pentacon, Mamiya and Pentax 67 and645 lenses for use with the S2.

Right now, with limited use mandated by recovery from surgery, I can report real satisfaction with my new setup. For the time being, I intend to use it exclusively until I become proficient. Until I get rolling, I plan to use only the manual setting.

gregoryalanmccorkle Loc: Seattle, Washington

I am the 99%.....he's the 1%. Or.....just because you can drive a car it doesn't make you a race car driver.

RMM Loc: Suburban New York

Iceman can vote, too.

Frightening thought.

artlover Loc: NM

Sorry, but you bought yourself a "hasselbad". You didn't need
all the "whistles & bells".

Your "bad".

Dyluck4 Loc: Georgetown Indiana

I agree Dragonfist, I studied the Lenses first when I first even got started in this expensive THING we do. But after chusing Lenses I then picked a Body and later just upgraded the Camera Body and have so the first time after giving my first camera to my wife then the last was to get a Fool Frame, the point is although it may seem that a person made a purchase to take better pictures isn't always ture, it maybe for reason's such as mine, more Bells and Whistles and in my case more towards the Full Frame. I do agree also don't Critique something if you don't no how to use it and cleary that it needs Lenses. Also don't judge someone because they want all the Bells and Whistles, there may be a reason.

gregoryalanmccorkle Loc: Seattle, Washington

It's awesome for fashion, landscape, or product photography. But if you want to take "happy snaps" the blad is way too much camera.

rica Loc: Oregon and Leyte, Phillipines.

Sounds good to me. You are having fun. Getting intimate with the things of interest and beauty around you. Whats wrong with that? I know guys that bought $500,000 motor homes and go on one trip per year to sit in a KOA campground just for the socializing.

rica Loc: Oregon and Leyte, Phillipines.

@julian

hobbss Loc: seneca falls, new york

thanks for the info,,ill let her know

gregoryalanmccorkle Loc: Seattle, Washington

Far bet it for me to tell someone how to spend their money. But it's hard for us 99%'ers to feel bad for someone who spent that much money on something that doesn't live up to they're expectations....because they didn't know anything about what they were buying. If you have that much money to "blow" why not spend it on something that will do some good. Donate to a shelter or food bank. You might find that helping out your fellow human being will actually make you feel better about yourself.....obviously the camera didn't make you feel better.

dragonfist Loc: Stafford, N.Y.

Perhaps $3000 for a camera, $2000 for accessories, and $2000 for a course in how to use it. $10,000 for charity. That way he benefits and so does mankind. Got a little extra left? I would like a Nikon 1. I'll even give you my D60 and extra lenses and filters.

patsibley Loc: West of Spokane, WA

Whoever sold it to him saw him coming, that's for sure.

Dyluck4 Loc: Georgetown Indiana

Hey Gregory, I understand where you're coming from but I give to charities and people out on the street but I think the original comment was strictly about not giving a true Critique on something they didn't even no how to operate. It's like Canon or B&H wouldn't allow me to give a review on there website unless I'm a veified purchaser from there Co. or Owner of there product be for Posting it. I'm not sure if they look to see how long you've had the product too, in addition before allowing you to review but I wait at least a year and feel that guys review probably shouldn't have been used and reported. I enjoy reading and learning about all camera but don't dog something you no nothing about. Again this was about the original topic. Not about what a person should by or my poor choices as I'm sure I've maid a bunch. But I'm only here to learns Photography tips and New things and make friends and talk about the Photograpy Passion we all love.