Average age of an RFF member...

[barnwulf]

This thread has 1,432 views and only 270 responses to the poll. Is that a normal ratio? Jim

 

[pggunn]

I turned 53 last November. On my 52nd I told my wife, "Finally, I'm playing with a full deck."

She said, "Think again. There's a few jokers in the deck and I believe you're missing some diamonds. I sure haven't seen any in a while!"

D'oh!

 

[JeffGreene]

I think we're talking median age, at least I am!😀

 

[Out to Lunch]

Next thing you know is whether or not you are wearing shoes or sandals shooting a leica m3. Don't hesitate posting...I am sure it will contribute to the art of photography....

 

[meanstreetshooter]

Early baby boomers...

Early baby boomers...

are starting to drop off. Is it our eyesight? I always have difficulty finding the "sweet spot" on my progressive bifocals. And the hip new frames have even smaller lens openings. I like to focus, not guess.

Any boomers have the same problem? How do you compensate?
P.S. Good thread question.

 

[meanstreetshooter]

Great point, but

Great point, but

30 to 60 years is when you do make the more serious money.

I got the money ( Workmens Compensation Settlements) for my Leicas from having my body beaten, battered, and broken during injuried-on-duty (IOD) incidents with the YPD. If I had not gotten injured I would have been promoted to Detective/Sergeant, earned by competitive testing, and then I would have made the serious money. But I had to retire on disability. I did'nt like the trade-off.

 

[rbiemer]

I suspect the average age of an RFf user varies by thread....some of the more contentious threads seem to be populated by 5 or 6 year olds...😀
Rob

 

[sara]

I think when I posted here, I was 23.

I am now 24.

😛

 

[Alberti]

An interesting question that is a pendant to this one is:

At what age did you start with your RF?

I have been an almost loyal user of RF for 30 years.
projected into the future, the build up I see is very healthy, because RF shooters tend to stick to the camera. Like with super glue 😉
albert

 

[alistair.o]

My vote is cast, thus enhancing the Bell Shape.

 

[Kolame]

Today I calculated the average… Taking 15 years for the people from 10-20, 25 for those from 21-30, 35 for the next group and so on.

It results in the equation
15430 overall years / 355 people = 43.46 years per people

This means the average RFF member is roughly 43.46 years old. 🙂

 

[whitecat]

I see a good number of members supporting the habit on a social security check myself included.

 

[BzBrian]

I'm 16 years old. I shoot with a M2 and the CV 35/1.4
I work at a hospital gift shop selling flowers and balloons... it pays off! haha

 

[Kent]

Quickly clicked in the 31-40 box, before I wait too long and need to check the next one. 😉

 

[dave lackey]

I'm 16 years old. I shoot with a M2 and the CV 35/1.4
I work at a hospital gift shop selling flowers and balloons... it pays off! haha

BzBrian...great hearing from a 16-year old with an M2! This is fantastic! Looking forward to more of your posts.🙂

 

[Kent]

BzBrian...great hearing from a 16-year old with an M2! This is fantastic! Looking forward to more of your posts.🙂

Indeed, that's amazing!

Use your young age and the money you earn in your gift shop job, before house, cars, insurance and a family burns everything on your pay cheque! 😉

 

[Uwe_Nds]

A classic bell shaped curve developing there .... much like your average RFF member

😀😀😀

Cheers,
Uwe

 

[Wcarpenter]

Ahh! Another 16 year old! We're few and far between around here...

 

[dave lackey]

Ahh! Another 16 year old! We're few and far between around here...

And all of you younger folks are greatly appreciated!!!😉

 

[randolph45]

Well older then my L1 and P but young enough to to be still standing. More brandy for my cup please😱