$500 and an old camera

[rayyan]

I have saved $500/=

With this money I can go to places like these:

Or here:

Or, I can get away from it all and think:

Whether I should buy a new camera or go to places such as these.

Everyone has a new camera! Tough choice.
But I can join a forum and talk about my new camera.

D-Lux4

[rayyan]

Indeed the choice is difficult.

To get a new camera or to meet someone interesting..Hmmm.

D-Lux4

[Godfrey]

If your old camera is suitable, spend your $500 on travel and take pictures with it.

If you feel you want or need a new camera, buy a new camera.

I don't see the difficulty.

[rayyan]

Originally Posted by Godfrey

If your old camera is suitable, spend your $500 on travel and take pictures with it.

If you feel you want or need a new camera, buy a new camera.

I don't see the difficulty.

Difficult for me to decide. I am a very indecisive individual.

Maybe you make decisions easily. Good for you.

Regards.

[usathyan]

If you think like a machine, a simple "if <condition> then <action> else <action>" will suffice...

In any case - If you are happy with the quality of pictures you are getting from your current equipment - there simply is no reason to upgrade is it?

[Godfrey]

Originally Posted by usathyan

If you think like a machine, a simple "if <condition> then <action> else <action>" will suffice...

In any case - If you are happy with the quality of pictures you are getting from your current equipment - there simply is no reason to upgrade is it?

Sounds like you're 'thinking like a machine' there, eh?

[rayyan]

Godfrey, you seem to be working the Ricoh very well. Impressive indeed sir!


Anyway I checked with three English lads. The best group of friends one could have. The went into a loop!!

D-Lux4

Regards.

[Godfrey]

Thanks for the compliment, rayvan!

And another nice photo from you too ... :-)

[Lili]

Great work I see here!
Honestly the Camera matters little, it is what you do with it.
As is shown here.
Bravo!

[rayyan]

Originally Posted by Lili

Great work I see here!
Honestly the Camera matters little, it is what you do with it.
As is shown here.
Bravo!

' Scary skies over Texas ' is one of the best cloud formations I have seen.
That it was taken by a Nokia is more of a credit to you.

That you also got the XZ-1, I wish you enjoy it for a long time in good health.

Lili, indeed..in your hand the brand of camera matters little.

Bravo!

[rayyan]

On the ground...

On the edge...at 5890 meters.

[CENTER][CENTER]

The first ridge you hit is 1.5 kms down!

[Lili]

Originally Posted by rayyan

' Scary skies over Texas ' is one of the best cloud formations I have seen.
That it was taken by a Nokia is more of a credit to you.

That you also got the XZ-1, I wish you enjoy it for a long time in good health.

Lili, indeed..in your hand the brand of camera matters little.

Bravo!

thank you

Much as I, like many, are drawn to the shiny and new...in all honesty I know my most satisfying images come from my heart.
And I long for the simplicity to enjoy that.


F200EXR

[Godfrey]

Originally Posted by Lili

... Much as I, like many, are drawn to the shiny and new...in all honesty I know my most satisfying images come from my heart. ...

I think I'll print that quote up big and frame it. :-)

[dixeyk]

What a great thread. It seems that upgrade fever is an ongoing issue in the digital camera community. The never ending quest for a perceived "perfect camera" that never is. Use what you have and get to the taking of pictures.

[Lili]

I have done this before and spurred by the proposal to make it a challenge on another forum I am starting a Photo A Day using only my "old" e510 and 25mm pancake lens.
My Nokia is still going with of course

[rayyan]

Originally Posted by Lili

thank you

Much as I, like many, are drawn to the shiny and new...in all honesty I know my most satisfying images come from my heart.
And I long for the simplicity to enjoy that.


F200EXR

Lili, amen to that! Love the relaxed cat.

[rayyan]

Originally Posted by dixeyk

What a great thread. It seems that upgrade fever is an ongoing issue in the digital camera community. The never ending quest for a perceived "perfect camera" that never is. Use what you have and get to the taking of pictures.

Yes sir. Right away.

[Godfrey]

Originally Posted by Lili

I have done this before and spurred by the proposal to make it a challenge on another forum I am starting a Photo A Day using only my "old" e510 and 25mm pancake lens.
My Nokia is still going with of course

On that thought, it would be nice to see it in a photo discussion forum that isn't connected with "FourThirds" or "Leica" or "Small Sensor Cameras" or whatever. Perhaps a "Photo A Day - Simple Gear" thread in the "Other Discussions" section?

[Jorgen Udvang]

At the moment, I'm considering, what will improve my photos the most, a kayak or a new camera? I think I go for the kayak. It will bring me to places previously unvisited

[Godfrey]

Originally Posted by Jorgen Udvang

At the moment, I'm considering, what will improve my photos the most, a kayak or a new camera? I think I go for the kayak. It will bring me to places previously unvisited

If I got off my butt and took out the bicycle I already have, it would do the same thing ... in a way that my car does not! ;-)