Andy Kibber
Well-known
I don't own a digital M, but if I bought one my wife would be (rightfully) miffed about it considering our current cashflow situation. I wouln't be impressed if she spent $2500+ on something without talking to me about it first.
Ah, young love!
Ah, young love!
jky
Well-known
My wife is very supportive of my hobby. She was the one that pushed to get the M8 as she knew how much I enjoyed RFs.... in fact she's usually the one pushing me to purchase an item I've been eyeing/reading about.
"I hope you're not going to quit using the film cameras."
dreamsandart
Well-known
If it wasn't for my wife I wouldn't have an M9 now. When I first told her about it, she just said "get it". On the trip to Osaka to pick it up I still wasn't 100% sure I could go through with it.
After getting back to the house I was visiting with my wife while she in the 'ofuro' (Japan style bath). When she asked if I picked up the M9 I kept a straight face and said "No I'd changed my mind". Her face had such a disappointed look - she likes to see me happy. I was looking for an opening, and next she said with disappointment, "you didn't?", I had to stop playing with her, "no, I got it", and her face brightened up and said "that's more like you" - guess we're both happy :angel:
And as the photo sales person (not the same shop) said the other day when he asked about how my wife felt about getting such an expensive camera, and I told him the story - "you've got a great wife!"
After getting back to the house I was visiting with my wife while she in the 'ofuro' (Japan style bath). When she asked if I picked up the M9 I kept a straight face and said "No I'd changed my mind". Her face had such a disappointed look - she likes to see me happy. I was looking for an opening, and next she said with disappointment, "you didn't?", I had to stop playing with her, "no, I got it", and her face brightened up and said "that's more like you" - guess we're both happy :angel:
And as the photo sales person (not the same shop) said the other day when he asked about how my wife felt about getting such an expensive camera, and I told him the story - "you've got a great wife!"
cmdrzed
wallflower
She strongly suggested that I not even think about it. Now, I'm trying not to think about it.
gshybrid
Well-known
she said "that cost $600?"
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Ming Rider
Film, the next evolution.
My other half wasn't that impressed at first until I offered to finance it myself.
I sold an old Land Rover, two SLR's, a Canon G9 and a horse saddle and just had enough.
Besides, once I pointed out that her two `crapping machines` (sorry, horses) consumed in a year twice what the M8 cost, she stopped beating me over the head with a frying pan.
I sold an old Land Rover, two SLR's, a Canon G9 and a horse saddle and just had enough.
Besides, once I pointed out that her two `crapping machines` (sorry, horses) consumed in a year twice what the M8 cost, she stopped beating me over the head with a frying pan.
ashrafazlan
Established
Don't have one, and doubt I'll ever will considering my financial condition after buying the M8
alecgold
Established
Don't have one, and doubt I'll ever will considering my financial condition after buying the M8
Hmm, find a working woman with her own income
. And expenses 
raid
Dad Photographer
While my spouse has been after me all these years to get rid off the older film based equipment and to replace those with [fewer] more modern Zeiss and Leica lenses, she is very clear about how she feels about digital photography. She prefers the "natural look" of film based images.
yoyo22
Well-known
As long as she does not see the back, it looks like my M6 to her.
Finder
Veteran
Do you mean my ex-wife?...
ashrafazlan
Established
Hmm, find a working woman with her own income
I'll probably have better chances looking for a cheap 35mm summicron
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
She strongly suggested that I not even think about it. Now, I'm trying not to think about it.
Think about WHAT?
starzzz
Newbie
Not exactly my car, but something like this...
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Ming Rider
Film, the next evolution.
Agreed. You may throw rotten fruit at me.
Series 3, Parabolics, Fairey Overdrive, LPG, Webber carb, FreeWheeling Hubs, Wellers (not ex-singer from the Jam).
Not too sorely missed as I now have an 18 hand Shire horse who is great for general haulage jobs, chain harrowing, log pulling, crapping etc . . .
proenca
Proenca
I will... couldnt care much about the horses but.....
THE LAND ROVER ????
BURN THE HERECTIC !!!!!! A SERIES 3?????????
proenca
Proenca
My story... well.. I'm soon to be a M9 owner ( 2 days to go and pick it up ) and as long I dont get into debt ( apart from a credit card bill that is payable over the MAXIMUM of two months ) and also that I dont cut holidays or time together ( I live in Lisbon, she lives around 400km away, we see each other weekends and sometimes middle of the week ) , she's OK with that.
Now, during those two months or so that I have to pay the credit card bill that is maxxed out because of something photographic, I say to her once "sorry, cant take you out for dinner / theather / club because I'm broke because of something Leica" she will go beserk.
To be honest, with a good reason.
Otherwise, she is quite supportive - when the M8 came out we were touring Asia and she had her credit card blocked ( someone was doing internet fraud with it ) and took a couple of weeks for a new one to arrive, which did when we were in Singapore. Since we were using my credit card all the time, she paid me back by buying a shinny new M8 at the time. When I offer to pay ( since her part of the bills where quite lower than the M8 ) she said "I'm sure you'll make good use of it hon ".
So as long it doesnt get in front of some common household item or holiday & trip, it's fine.
I'm lucky guy But still we shall not forget SWMBO !
Now, during those two months or so that I have to pay the credit card bill that is maxxed out because of something photographic, I say to her once "sorry, cant take you out for dinner / theather / club because I'm broke because of something Leica" she will go beserk.
To be honest, with a good reason.
Otherwise, she is quite supportive - when the M8 came out we were touring Asia and she had her credit card blocked ( someone was doing internet fraud with it ) and took a couple of weeks for a new one to arrive, which did when we were in Singapore. Since we were using my credit card all the time, she paid me back by buying a shinny new M8 at the time. When I offer to pay ( since her part of the bills where quite lower than the M8 ) she said "I'm sure you'll make good use of it hon ".
So as long it doesnt get in front of some common household item or holiday & trip, it's fine.
I'm lucky guy
But still we shall not forget SWMBO !
sepiareverb
genius and moron
My wife keeps asking when it's going to get here.