How do you afford it?
Dec 25, 2015 08:09:27 #
SDB777 wrote:
Pretty much as the title suggests....."How do... (show quote)
IMHO. My best camera to use has been Nikon d40. A cracker of camera
Bkh42
Dec 25, 2015 08:57:08 #
SDB777 wrote:
Pretty much as the title suggests....."How do... (show quote)
If you are interested in Canon go to the Canon store on the internet and look at refurbished. You get the same warranty as a new camera. A lot of folks on this site buy that way including myself....Rich
Dec 25, 2015 08:57:43 #
BooIsMyCat
Loc: Somewhere
SDB777
First weekend in Jan - put $1 in a jar.
Second weekend in Jan - put $2 in a jar.
Third weekend in Jan - put $3 in a jar.
Fourth weekend in Jan - put $4 in a jar.
You now have $10 saved towards that new camera. Doesn't sound like much but, each weekend put $1 more in that jar than you did the weekend before. By the end of 2016, you will have $1300 in that jar.
This takes dedication but is used by many to get that little extra $$ at the end of the year.
First weekend in Jan - put $1 in a jar.
Second weekend in Jan - put $2 in a jar.
Third weekend in Jan - put $3 in a jar.
Fourth weekend in Jan - put $4 in a jar.
You now have $10 saved towards that new camera. Doesn't sound like much but, each weekend put $1 more in that jar than you did the weekend before. By the end of 2016, you will have $1300 in that jar.
This takes dedication but is used by many to get that little extra $$ at the end of the year.
Dec 25, 2015 09:04:33 #
So, tell me your secret plan....please?!?!
I am retired, 70 years old, retired when the bank I worked for was sold when I was 64. If I am looking for a new body, I try and get one that will finance it over 24 months. I only have one L lens that I got on Ebay for under $600. I only buy refurbished equipment and try to buy it from the Canon site. I have two bodies, three lenses and they provide what I consider excellent results. The key is to shop around for bargains. Its not necessary to go full frame. Good luck.
I am retired, 70 years old, retired when the bank I worked for was sold when I was 64. If I am looking for a new body, I try and get one that will finance it over 24 months. I only have one L lens that I got on Ebay for under $600. I only buy refurbished equipment and try to buy it from the Canon site. I have two bodies, three lenses and they provide what I consider excellent results. The key is to shop around for bargains. Its not necessary to go full frame. Good luck.
Dec 25, 2015 09:20:53 #
Dec 25, 2015 09:24:33 #
Dec 25, 2015 09:28:47 #
As others have said, it's all about priorities. Every time the talk of furlough comes up at where I work (gov), others always whine and complain that they can't pay bills if they miss even one paycheck on time. My reply is that everyone should be able to save at least $1,000 for minor emergencies. When they say they can't afford to save even that, I tell them that saving $20 per week will net them $1,000 in a year (like bringing your lunch to work instead buying lunches every day). They look at me like I'm crazy.
My approach has been this: I bought the best equipment I could afford as I want it to last a long time. I'm also sensible about what my plans are for the equipment I acquire. I'm not a professional and I will never be. I have a 28mm 2.8 Nikkor and a 16-300mm Tamron lens. As I would like to get longer reach, instead of spending thousands on a new lens, I plan on acquiring a Nikon P900 in the near future to supplement/backup my D7200.
I also put the word out to my kids that gift cards make a great Christmas gift (which I would apply to my future purchases). :lol:
My approach has been this: I bought the best equipment I could afford as I want it to last a long time. I'm also sensible about what my plans are for the equipment I acquire. I'm not a professional and I will never be. I have a 28mm 2.8 Nikkor and a 16-300mm Tamron lens. As I would like to get longer reach, instead of spending thousands on a new lens, I plan on acquiring a Nikon P900 in the near future to supplement/backup my D7200.
I also put the word out to my kids that gift cards make a great Christmas gift (which I would apply to my future purchases). :lol:
Dec 25, 2015 09:29:36 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
You made your first mistake long ago. The best way to get all the top of the line photo equipment is to pick wealthy parents :D :D :D :-D :lol:
Dec 25, 2015 09:32:57 #
I've bought some decent lenses at estate sales cheap but you have to be careful obviously. I have seen a lot of film cameras but not that many digital ones. If it's during the last few hours of the sale and a lot of camera equipment is still sitting there unsold the staff will be very motivated to sell it. I have bought a 'lot' of lenses (3 or 4), sold a couple on eBay, then ended up with a couple for free.
The other option, which may not be the best, but will get you equipment fast, is to charge it. I guess this is ok if you can afford 25-35 a month but don't have 500-800 dollars available for a purchase.
The other option, which may not be the best, but will get you equipment fast, is to charge it. I guess this is ok if you can afford 25-35 a month but don't have 500-800 dollars available for a purchase.
Dec 25, 2015 09:33:30 #
Every day both of us put our change in an old pretzel jar. No one realizes how much change they waste. If something is $21.02, we take the $.98 cents change and add it to the jar.
We usually go somewhere every 6 months and we convert the change to bills. Like free money.
We average $350 every six months. So save your change and you should be able to pay for your new camera in a year.
We usually go somewhere every 6 months and we convert the change to bills. Like free money.
We average $350 every six months. So save your change and you should be able to pay for your new camera in a year.
Dec 25, 2015 09:38:19 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Scott, I don't need babes working the corner, they... (show quote)
Quitting smoking, if you do, will give you a lot of cash also.
:) :) :mrgreen:
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Dec 25, 2015 09:42:13 #
Flyerace wrote:
Every day both of us put our change in an old pretzel jar. No one realizes how much change they waste. If something is $21.02, we take the $.98 cents change and add it to the jar.
We usually go somewhere every 6 months and we convert the change to bills. Like free money.
We average $350 every six months. So save your change and you should be able to pay for your new camera in a year.
We usually go somewhere every 6 months and we convert the change to bills. Like free money.
We average $350 every six months. So save your change and you should be able to pay for your new camera in a year.
Another great way to save. It's too easy to use debit cards instead of cash. Using cash for me makes me think about the purchase since it's taking money out of my wallet. I also don't like carrying change. I have one of those coin jars that automatically counts the amount you add to it. It quickly adds up over time.
Dec 25, 2015 09:49:09 #
Dec 25, 2015 09:53:24 #
Do you really need to come to a website for advice on what should be obvious? Here are a few choices 1- Keep using what you have. 2- Buy what you can afford. 3- If what you want is beyond your means, lower your sights, think about used, start saving for it, or any combination of the three. Does this not make sense?? I did not suggest using a credit card, that would be the most expensive way to go and I would counsel you not to go down that path.
Dec 25, 2015 09:57:51 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Well, sorry that I cannot relate in some aspect of... (show quote)
Wow ! - the most sane and lucid posting I have seen by you ! ( meant to be a compliment ) very impressive.
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