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What tells me that I finally have enough gear is that when I wander into a camera shop, I'm looking for things like Pentax rear lens caps, or a good used grad filter. For example, I've got a tripod for the car, a tripod for the house, a mini-tripod for the camera bag, and a monopod for other times. Occasionally, I'll see a bargain that's hard to resist (grabbed that 40/2.8 pancake lens for $125 Cdn), but I've got all the lenses I _need_. When I was a mechanic, one day I realized that if someone said to me, There's the Snap-On truck, go in and take what you want for free!, I wouldn't bother. I seem to have all the tools I need, too. I'd really like a newer computer, but that would cause the *ist D to become a must-have, so I'll soldier on with my Pentium classic for now. Pat White
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collinb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) I must be a rare exception because I think I have enough equipment with only one exception: I do need an AF500FTG, but Pentax doesn't make it. An SMC FA*17-35 f/2.8 would be my next coince, but Pentax doesn't make one of those either. I wouldn't say I *need* one of these but I'd be likely to get one if Pentax made it. (The rumoured 16-35 might fill the bill, the FAJ 18-35 definitely doesn't.) Going down one step further in the buying hierarchy, things I don't need (like the flash) or almost need (like the 17-35 zoom), are just h=things I'd *like* to have: The two Limited lenses I don't have yet (the 31mm and the 77mm). The 35mm f/3.5 for the Pentax 645. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
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collinb said: How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) I don't even have the basic set of equipment yet. I still need a decent flash, decent telephoto, sturdy tripod, a camera bag that can hold more than a camera with single kit lens, etc.
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Collin B wrote: How many of you think you have enough equipment? Depends if you asked me or my wife :-) In all seriousness: 35mm - 1000mm lens (pref. Pentax) MF - 45mm lens 400mm lens Other bits: A decent tripod, (mine has had it) a new camera bag capable of carrying two 35mm bodies, 67 body, 4 lenses and an FT-817 (half laptop sized item). That would be me done, until a second hand DSLR *ist was around on the market!! Malcolm
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collinb said: How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) A lens or two more would do me very nicely. Ziggy
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Enough? Please I *NEED* a 600/4, an SMCP-FA 200mm f/4.0 ED IF Macro, a 67II with every lens and accessory imaginable, a new tripod or two, studio lighting (a studio would help too!), a couple of more strobes, a K-mount DSLR, a couple of more LXen (including an LX 2000), a new Flagship AF SLR. sigh Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: collinb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 8:36 PM Subject: The really difficult question How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :)
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collinb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) I clearly need something to fill the gap between my 24/2.0 and my 50/1.4 - my 28~105 simply won't do it there (at the edge of light). 35/2.0 or 31/1.8 ? Just a question of budget? I don't knnow ... you get, what you pay for arrgglll! (If anyone doesn't want one of these lenses any longer ... *g*) Thomas
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How many of you think you have enough equipment? Not enough when searching eBay. Too much when peeking at bank statements. Just right when out shooting. Cotty Oh, swipe me! He paints with light! http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/ Free UK Macintosh Classified Ads at http://www.macads.co.uk/
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Nah, you can never have enough! I just acquired another Spottie and a couple of lens, so I probably won't buy any more bodies until the DSLR question is answered, but I really would like a longer lens than 400, so maybe a converter will pop into my hands sometime soon - can't justify another lens to the War Office yet! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: collinb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 11:36 AM Subject: The really difficult question How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :)
The really difficult question
How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :)
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Collin.. tut tut tut... you can NEVER have enough toys... Never.. never I say Booowahahahahahahahaa!!! Insanely yours, Dave -Original Message- From: collinb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 8:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The really difficult question How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :)
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I have WAY TOO MUCH equipment, but I know for sure I will be buying more! JCO -Original Message- From: collinb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 8:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The really difficult question How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :)
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I can't imagine that anyone (especially on this list!g) will say they have enough! There's always something longer, wider, faster, more compact, more features, better reliability, better suited to a particular use, etc... Every piece if equipment that I have, I'll eventually discover it's limitations, and realize that if only I had such and such, I could ~really~ nail this shot. That being said, compared to many here, and many of my friends, I'm no equipment junkie vbg. That goes not only for photography, but other hobbies and endeavors as well. It's like a disease, really... cheers, frank collinb wrote: How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) -- Honour - that virtue of the unjust! -Albert Camus
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That, from a man who changes systems as often as most people change underwear... vbg -frank David Chang-Sang wrote: Collin.. tut tut tut... you can NEVER have enough toys... Never.. never I say Booowahahahahahahahaa!!! Insanely yours, Dave -- Honour - that virtue of the unjust! -Albert Camus
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I'll be a dissenting voice. I have enough equipment. That doesn't mean that there aren't one or two more things I might want. At 08:36 PM 3/11/2003 -0500, you wrote: How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. --Groucho Marx
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When I have one of everything Pentax made, then that will be enough! (Well, maybe one A*135/1.8 to use and another to keep in the closet.) (And I'll need a M85/2 to use, and - and - and... ) (I can say I definitely don't need three of anything, ...except maybe LX'es) Bob S. How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :)
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- Original Message - From: collinb Subject: The really difficult question How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) I would like a larger format than 4x5. I would like to go to 11x14, as that is the size of print I like the most. William Robb
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give me a budget. reminds me of a story: a teacher was teaching an English as a Second Language writing class and gave them a writing assignment to be completed in class. they were asked what they would do if they had a million dollars (this apparently was a story from the early 70's). the class busily got to work trying to express their hopes and dreams in a new language. about 2/3rd of the way through the class, a student came up to the teacher and showed them a piece of paper full of scribble calculations. they exclaimed to the teacher, not enough, teacher, i need another three hundred thousand. from somewhere in Readers Digest. Herb - Original Message - From: collinb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 20:36 Subject: The really difficult question How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :)
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Hi! I must join Peter Alling here. Somehow my lenses cover 28-222 range which is enough for my ability and even has some room for growing. Of course, given three hundred thousand more I would like to get some more fixed focal lenses, since by now I have only two and a half - one 50 mm, one soft focus (70 or so mm) and one macro converter... But even with the very modest stuff I have (at least by PDML measure as I see it) I can take pictures, enjoy the process and even enjoy the results. See - I can answer difficult questions some times bg. --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
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How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) Good question, I have never thought about this. Let me check with eBay and see if I'll find the answer... :) regards, Alan Chan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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When I have one of everything Pentax made, then that will be enough! (Well, maybe one A*135/1.8 to use and another to keep in the closet.) Very good point! One set to use regularly, one set as backup, and of course, the 3rd set is 100% brand new and for private collection only. Ah... I feel so great... regards, Alan Chan _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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I have everything I can use and most of the things I want. The * ist D will almost certainly be my next purchase and I have already bought a 35f2 to go on it. With 5 MXs, an LX, MZ5n and Spotmatic I have 35mm well and truly covered and there aren't any real gaps in my lense lineup considering what I normally shoot. I may upgrade my 6x7 in the future (add a 67 or 67II), but for now it is good enough. My Speedgraphic is still good enough for 4x5 and I am using my Instantograph as well now that I have worked out what speed the old roller-blind shutter is working at. If I had the room I would be looking at monoblocs and backdrops, but they won't fit in my loungeroom so that is that. As for things I want but won't really use, well there's always a 1000f8 or perhaps complete the full set of 500's, but nothing much that is remotely sensible. Oh yeah, there is still that Battery Grip M to go with the MX motordrive and 250 shot back, but hopefuilly eBay will provide... Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia - Original Message - From: collinb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 12:36 PM Subject: The really difficult question How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :)
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On 11 Mar 2003 at 20:36, collinb wrote: How many of you think you have enough equipment? You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the quantity and class of hardware suits you. Who will face the hardest question of all? :) I have too much gear (I have recently sold a lot of it off) and the only new gear that I really need is a full frame DSLR, how ironic. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html Pentax user since 1986 PDMLer since 1998
