eleskin
Well-known
Since I am married I thought I would ask the question just for the hell of it.
My wife is somewhat supportive, but only after taxes and bills are paid (another reason why I do not have an M9 yet, looks like later in the year for me).
So how have all of you married people on this forum approached their significant other with a multi thousand dollar M8/M9 purchase (business or pleasure or both)?
Were you open about it? Did you defy him or her openly? Buy in secret?
This should be very interesting!
My wife is somewhat supportive, but only after taxes and bills are paid (another reason why I do not have an M9 yet, looks like later in the year for me).
So how have all of you married people on this forum approached their significant other with a multi thousand dollar M8/M9 purchase (business or pleasure or both)?
Were you open about it? Did you defy him or her openly? Buy in secret?
This should be very interesting!
I couldn't hear what she was saying from inside the car trunk.
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
ZANG!!!!
I'm spendier than my wife, but we live pretty well within our means, so this isn't a big issue. Besides, she isn't the photo nut that I am doesn't really notice what gear I'm using--it's all just cameras to her. We don't need to consult one another when we buy things, unless it's something very expensive that will affect us both, like a car or home renovation.
I'm spendier than my wife, but we live pretty well within our means, so this isn't a big issue. Besides, she isn't the photo nut that I am doesn't really notice what gear I'm using--it's all just cameras to her. We don't need to consult one another when we buy things, unless it's something very expensive that will affect us both, like a car or home renovation.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I don't have an M9, or even an M8. But just last night she said, "You have enough to get an M9 if you want. Why don't you?" And I explained that I can't see putting that much into a single camera, especially when I've been getting along well with my D200 and my two D-Lux models. So it's me, not she.
I believe I might, at some point, get an M8.2. Right now I don't even feel like putting $3500 or so into one single camera. Maybe $2000 for a D700? Somehow it seems OK to own an MP that cost me $2600; another MP that I paid around $2000 for; as well as five other M cameras. But when it comes to digital cameras, I hold tighter onto my wallet!
I believe I might, at some point, get an M8.2. Right now I don't even feel like putting $3500 or so into one single camera. Maybe $2000 for a D700? Somehow it seems OK to own an MP that cost me $2600; another MP that I paid around $2000 for; as well as five other M cameras. But when it comes to digital cameras, I hold tighter onto my wallet!
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
On the other hand, I won an old Wharfedale 8CS 8" speaker on eBay for $16.00 and she had to question that. You never know.
You really just never know.
You really just never know.
Pickett Wilson
Veteran
My bride of 32 years has no interest in photography, and has seen me with a lot of cameras in three decades. Never says anything about my purchases, but then I've never bought a camera that I didn't pay cash for or that strained the general budget. If I put one on a credit card to pay out on time, or borrowed the money, she would, I'm sure, question my sanity. 
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
Probably something like this : - "You worked hard, without a significant break for fifty years, you've never shirked your household duties, last year you almost died, who knows how much longer we have together - if your happy spending that much dough....go for it!...you silly old bugger! .......but I didn't - I said -let's spend it on a bit more Mediterranean travel - while we have the strength, and keep on with those 'ratty' old Nikkormats and Barnacks that have been fun for years!. .....I know folks!...I was that soldier!
.......but I didn't - I said -let's spend it on a bit more Mediterranean travel - while we have the strength, and keep on with those 'ratty' old Nikkormats and Barnacks that have been fun for years!. .....I know folks!...I was that soldier!
Athos6
Tao Master
We practice "don't ask, don't tell" in our home...
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
When I told her how much my M8 cost (after I'd bought it!) my O/H generously said,
"well it's your money and you don't spend much on your hobbies, so I don't mind."
However, I forgot to mention about the 35mm Summilux I bought a few weeks later.
"well it's your money and you don't spend much on your hobbies, so I don't mind."
However, I forgot to mention about the 35mm Summilux I bought a few weeks later.
kully
Happy Snapper
She said "great, does this mean the kitchen won't smell of fixer any more?".
Avotius
Some guy
my gf said...."get a car first"
kknox
kknox
You can buy a good cheap BMW for what an M9 costs.
Thardy
Veteran
Probably something like this : - "You worked hard, without a significant break for fifty years, you've never shirked your household duties, last year you almost died, who knows how much longer we have together - if your happy spending that much dough....go for it!...you silly old bugger!
That's very nice of you both. That is called mutual submission, and it is practiced in many different types of relationships. Anyway, we're doing a Mediterranean and Paris trip this year also.
So maybe next year after I feel better about "things". Two girls in college, mortgage, stock market stagnation, effect of health care reform on my income ... etc.
Who am I kidding? I'll never buy one.
alecgold
Established
Well, I've been supporting her through her studies for the last three years. She started working a few months ago, so we had a bit more space to spend.
And I could pay it in cash, didn't need to use any form of credit.
So I traded my M6 in and bought the M8 for 1400. So the Lux 35 and cron 90 and the M8 costed me 2200 in total. So if I ever come in some unforeseen tight corner and need to sell (it will be about the last I sell) I can get my money easily out of it. It was a nice investment, be it with a little (unseen) risk.
And I could pay it in cash, didn't need to use any form of credit.
So I traded my M6 in and bought the M8 for 1400. So the Lux 35 and cron 90 and the M8 costed me 2200 in total. So if I ever come in some unforeseen tight corner and need to sell (it will be about the last I sell) I can get my money easily out of it. It was a nice investment, be it with a little (unseen) risk.
Thardy
Veteran
Ronald M
Veteran
Can`t hear from the YMCA where all the guys go while divorce is being finalised.
Actually it is so overpriced, I would not consider it. I boughtt a boatload of Nikon gear.
which I am reasonably happy with. Digi RF still seem plagued with problems. Furthermore I will not buy something from a company on shaky finances. Who is going to maintain this toy? DMR already can`t get batteries and sensors. This is just not viable anymore.
Actually it is so overpriced, I would not consider it. I boughtt a boatload of Nikon gear.
which I am reasonably happy with. Digi RF still seem plagued with problems. Furthermore I will not buy something from a company on shaky finances. Who is going to maintain this toy? DMR already can`t get batteries and sensors. This is just not viable anymore.
scottwallick
ambition ≥ skill
"Take my picture."
alecgold
Established
Without trade in I could buy a "demo" M8 for 2200. That is expensive, but IMHO not seriously overpriced?!
ferider
Veteran
While my wife shoots digital herself, she would not understand if I did. Neither would I. Price is irrelevant.
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
Yes - it should be - if everyone does not avoid the point, and make it the usual film versus digital, and - "I would not be seen dead with a digital rangefinder" nonsense!