You have $3000, what would you buy?

[al1966]

If its cameras then probably a Sony A6000 used and the 85mm 1.8 so I can double duty the lens as an 85 on the A7 and a near 135 on the A6000. Then I am at a loss, I can't bring myself to spend over £1k on a digital so it would be a few odd things that might be interesting to use or try, perhaps the original A7r?
Now if its photography then a load of derv, accommodation (Static caravans) and go round various photographic and linked galleries round Europe as much as the money takes.
Alternatively what about a reasonable used van create a lens mount on the back and make a big camera, that could be fun.

 

[raid]

This is a thread about "small dreams". Don't take it too seriously. It is about letting some thoughts out ...

 

[Gary E]

I've always wanted a digital Leica M, so I would choose the M9 with lens; not fond of the crop in the M8. I simply cannot support another Leica lens mount like for the new Leica CL. My dream Leica M would be the MM Monochrome, but that's way outside of your 3K limitation.

 

[RObert Budding]

Airline tickets.

 

[Bolo Kukus]

$3,000, a new life

$3,000, a new life

$3,000? Shrits! If I had a spare three Gs, I could have a new life...

As usual, some excellent posts in this thread.

Me, I'm now retired, so I now have a bare-bones budget for anything photographic.

This is not to criticise those lucky ones with the dosh to buy gear, but as I'm keen on stirring the pot about this, I have today started a new thread, for those who like me, are faced with having much less to spend than a fistful of thirty Ben Franklins for new equipment, have their say about photo gear.

 

[robert blu]

Let the fantasy work in a free way...3.000 $ as a bonus to spend in a photo related way?

That Rolleiflex 2.8 ....

robert

 

[jaapv]

This is an easy poll for me. I sold my M240 and bought a CL. It was the right decision 🙂

 

[Dogman]

I always wanted a digital M with AF. Since there's no such thing, I'd buy an X-Pro2. I'd hold on to the the rest of the 3 grand while I wait for Fuji to build a 16mm f/2.

Well, it is about dreams and fantasies, right?

 

[jaapv]

If you use Leica wideangles, the XPro won't make you happy...

 

[narsuitus]

If you use Leica wideangles, the XPro won't make you happy...

Why?

I use a 21mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 wideangles on my M10 and M6.
I use a 12mm f/2 Rokinon, a 16mm f/1.4 Fujinon, and a 23mm f/1.4 Fujinon on my X-Pro.
I am happy.

 

[Dogman]

If you use Leica wideangles, the XPro won't make you happy...

XPro makes me very happy. I've been using multiple XPro1 bodies for the past two years or so and I really love using them. I'd like to try the XPro2 but can't justify it at present.

As for wide angle lenses, the Fuji 14mm is one of the finest lenses I've ever used. And the 23mm and 35mm lenses (both f/1.4 and f/2 models) are excellent. I'm not so keen on the 18mm, however. I long for Fuji to introduce a small 16mm f/2 lens. And, no, I've not used any Leica wide angles lately--haven't owned a Leica in about 10 years. I'm sure the Leica wide angles are superb but without AF they're pretty much useless to me because of my eyesight.

 

[jaapv]

Fuji lenses are very good 🙂

 

[roscoetuff]

Taking the intent of "if you suddenly had $3,000 to spend..." as a "gimmie" and nothing but what you fancy, at the moment, I'd fancy spending play money on a B&W-only printer (piezography) and a workshop to learn how to use it. Under this scenario, the downside is zero...

If I had to put skin in the game, I'd probably pick up a lens, flash, or other lighting solution.

As a Sony owner, I would caution that the A7RII fixed bugs with earlier Sony A7's (floating sensors, CMOS memory issues) and so this is the one to chase rather than the others. As a former Fuji X owner, Sony's IBIS has a lot in its favor for adapted lenses, but the menus are a bit less tidy. Not as bad as advertised, but a bit clunky. In my imagination (and perhaps reality) Leica is better at this. And if you're going to run M-mount lenses, that's the best option. Adapters can be clunky. Just sayin'.

 

[jsrockit]

Ok... redo. $3000 to waste on camera gear...

Used Nikon Df - $1300
Used Nikon 50mm 1.8d - $75
Used Fujifilm 56mm 1.2 lens - $750
7Artisans 35mm 1.2 - $140
Fujifilm X-T20 - $675
Slide Film & Development - $60

 

[froyd]

Your Leica Ms and the SWC had a baby:

- Mamiya 6 w/50mm

or if you sell the M8

- Mamiya 7 and 43mm

 

[jsrockit]

Ooh yeah, Mamiya 6 is the one film camera I'm sorry I never tried.

 

[Beemermark]

I love this thread. I already have more gear than anyone except maybe KEH. So I'd get rid of my canoe and buy a small flat bottom boat with a motor. Or maybe a cruise to Antarctica. But the boat would be first on my list-🙂

 

[jsrockit]

Ok, a Leica CL...

 

[rfaspen]

I love this thread. I already have more gear than anyone except maybe KEH. So I'd get rid of my canoe and buy a small flat bottom boat with a motor. Or maybe a cruise to Antarctica. But the boat would be first on my list-🙂

Hmm. I already have the boat, just need a motor. I see them for sale locally at about $100-200. That would leave me with about $2800 to spend. But what to spend it on?.......🙄

Oh wait. My son's college tuition is due. Never mind 🙁

 

[pixelvandal]

I'd take that $3000 and i'd go and buy a used triumph bonneville.... at least, that's what i'm doing this weekend. 🙂