Roger Salls Loc: Stratford, CT

Yesterday I couldn't spell fotogafer and today I is wun.

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

Jerry, you made laugh. Thank you for that commentary on becoming a "pro photographer."

ioptfm Loc: Isle of Palms, SC

Don't forget to purchase (and read) a photography for Dummies book. Oh...and a tripod!

Steve Byland Loc: New Jersey

Thanks for the laugh! Don't forget to get some great photos of Bigfoot, Elvis and the Loc Ness Monster. Now THAT'S where the real money is.

ordinarytom Loc: Randsburg, California

I think you need a tracked vehicle that will fit onto the cargo deck of your plane. It should be painted with a pastel flower arrangement. Then you can fly bridal parties to Yellowstone and take them to some really remote locations for once-in-a-lifetime photo adventures.

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

Sorry, Jerry, I knew what you meant. It was I who failed at humour: what I was trying to get at is that it's just silly how my cameras keep on multiplying.

Nowadays, very few second-hand cameras are worth the effort of selling, film because (with the exception of the REALLY good stuff, such as Leicas and Linhofs) no-one wants them and digital because by the time it's actually worth upgrading (i.e. there is a genuine improvement in quality or features, instead of a marketing-type upgrade) the previous camera is hopelessly unfashionable and unsaleable. Thus, for example, I'm thinking of buying a Nikon D800, simply because my D70 is becoming unreliable. What's a well-used D70 worth? Less than the effort of selling it...

It therefore becomes a choice of chucking them in the bin (which goes against the grain) or keeping them 'in case they come in handy'. Occasionally I give them away, in return for a contribution to the breast cancer charity of the recipient's choice.

Cheers,

R.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

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Jerry, if you look into this you should be able to make the guy an offer and maybe pick up his lens for a good price. I think I saw it here on the hog but it may have been elsewhere. Only maybe a month or so ago on ebay somebody sold a lens that had been taken out of a Blackbird spy plane for $5000. Did you see that? I remember it was 200 pounds. That would be great for your aerial business since the lens is already used to flying around in a plane. Plus with a couple of adapters you could put that thing on your new hassies. I think It would be the only lens you would need. I'm sure it must be a zoom. You would be able to get a macro shot of a flea on the brides ass without even leaving the comfort of your own home even if the wedding was on the other side of town!
Also Jerry you don't need "credid cards" to be a pro. All you need is "business cards". If you already have your cards then you are already a pro. You just need to carry a dozen cards rather than a dozen lenses and that will impress your clients way more than a bunch of useless lenses. Just make sure your cards say "professional photographer" in big, bold letters.

MsJ Loc: Northern Indiana

Great way to start my day!!!! Thanks to all of you!!

rjb0765

Man what you need are SPONSORS!! you wouln't even have to take good pics and you'd still get thier cash, like those bigfoot hunters I see on t.v.

rjb0765

Also, find some items with image impressions of some deity in them...for example find the image of the pope in a bar of soap or some piece of paneling. The holy grail would be the image of Jesus in a two pound block of montery jack. That - you could sell on e bay!

Carl A Loc: Homosassa FL

The Nikon D800 16MP about $2000 .

photoshopmikey Loc: Boston Ma.

you remind me of me, when i was young mechanic i bought craftsman tools, but got nowhere, but then i got a snapon 34 dollar 9/16 inch wrench, I became a master mechanic over night, and the doe rolled in. LOL

rfbccb Loc: Central Mississippi

Jerry, if I send you my address could you send me something autographed so I can make my fortune when you become famous.

Enjoyed this thread.

NewEnglandPhotoguy Loc: Chelmsford, MA

The only camera to strut around with is a digital Hasselblad. I believe it's about 50 megapixels but you don't have to be concerned, or even know, about those things. The camera is really, really impressive.

Good luck and don't forget to take some time out to rest.

dlwhawaii Loc: Sunny Wailuku, Hawaii

Absolutely hilarious. I haven't laughed so hard in ages. Many thanks from the little people. In Hawaii they are called Menehunes. :thumbup: