You have $3000, what would you buy?

[littleearth]

That's a lot of money ! Definitely not photographic gear.

I would travel, shoot, publish a Zine and would try to get my money back.

 

[raid]

iPhone 8 Plus 😀 Sure why not, it's got dual lenses and can output raw files. If my 5s weren't in perfect working order, I'd be all over it.

How do you make it output raw files? Which app is most recommended here?

 

[Paul T.]

Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster I reckon.

 

[edodo]

Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster I reckon.

lol nice one!

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

More stuff for my Micro 4/3 System. I love my Pen-F, but it is not weather sealed and I like to shoot in the rain, so if I had $3000, I'd get the Olympus OM-D EM1 mk II, which is their pro-level weather-sealed camera. Its on sale for $1700 now, normally $2000. Then I'd get the Olympus 12-40mm f2/8 Pro lens, which is also weather sealed. Its $850. That's about all I'd need.

 

[davidnewtonguitars]

2 plane tickets, a car rental, and food for a week.

 

[NaChase]

Assuming the money can only be used for photo gear then I would buy a Sony A7 III, a nice E to M mount adapter, and I'd set aside the rest for film development.

 

[gavinlg]

The way leica gear just keeps getting more expensive lately, I'd buy an m6 and and a zeiss 35mm ff2 biogon.

 

[samuelphoto]

Just what I use today. M2 + 35/2.8 Summaron + 50/2 rigid Summicron.

 

[Red Rock Bill]

I spent it a few weeks ago.......used M 240 .....M8 passed on to a friend....regards,Bill

 

[Savid]

does my girlfriend/fiancè know that I have these 3000$ in this hypothetical situation?

 

[rfaspen]

More stuff for my Micro 4/3 System. I love my Pen-F, but it is not weather sealed and I like to shoot in the rain, so if I had $3000, I'd get the Olympus OM-D EM1 mk II, which is their pro-level weather-sealed camera. Its on sale for $1700 now, normally $2000. Then I'd get the Olympus 12-40mm f2/8 Pro lens, which is also weather sealed. Its $850. That's about all I'd need.

That would be a good, versatile combination. Covers a lot of situations. Lightweight. One of the better m4/3 bodies in terms of image quality. One of the better m4/3 lenses in terms of image quality.
***And use it in thunderstorms and blizzards! 😉

 

[rfaspen]

does my girlfriend/fiancè know that I have these 3000$ in this hypothetical situation? ��

Oh! This is an important detail.

So, does she know?

 

[Deleted member 65559]

....2nd thoughts... A clean Rolleiflex 2.8 F (maybe 12/24)....& some 16x20 warmtone fibre paper with the change.....although these days there'd be less & less change

 

[Doug]

I also spent it a few weeks ago, so I just checked off "Leica Q" in the poll...

 

[Peter_S]

Buy that Bessa 667W back that I foolishly sold.

 

[NickTrop]

2 Nikon D600s. ($1300 used)
3 Yongnuo 685N Speedlites ($300)
1. Yongnuo 622N Transceiver ($40)
1. Nikon 50mm 1.4 AF-D (highest rated Nikon 50mm on DX0) ($175 used)
1 Nikon 85 1.8 G used. ($400 used)
1. Nikon 35 f2 AF-D ($175 used)
1. Tokina 17-35 f4 ATX Pro ($400 new)
= $2790
- $210 for incidentals -- tripod, flash stands, diffusers, filters, bags, etc.

Why?
The D600 is a fantastic camera with some slight feature clipping and still a top 10 FF Sony sensor (DXO). (FF is a must. Go FF or go home.) Prices for this camera are depressed due to the oil spot issue. This issue has been greatly overstated on the Internet. Plus Nikon has issued a service advisory... One I turned in to Nikon and got a new shutter and sensor cleaning free of charge despite not being original owner. The other I didn't bother -- no issue with oil/dust on sensor. It is still among the smallest/lightest DSLRs out there with great ergonomics. Pair it with a AF-D prime for a street-worthy, carryable kit.

The 50 1.4 AF-D lens is great, compact and overlooked. It has a higher rating than the new 50 1.4 on DXO (look it up yourself). Fantastic color rendition and rich colors. A classic -- tons on the used market.

The 35 F2 AF-D is a lens that divides people. I think it's great, a classic. Few elements, great color rendition, great microcontrast, compact (a little jewel) -- again, a classic. Tons on the used market.

The new 85 1.8 G is Nikon's sharpest non super-tele prime (DXO) Great portrait lens.

The Tokina ultrawide is a true bargain. Sharp stopped down, low distortion, build like a tank, and the best budget ultrawide for landscape and interiors. Nothing fancy, just a competent, well-made ultrawide at a great price.

Thus, with the above kit, you have a fantastic camera with a back-up. A terrific lens line-up for street, event, portrait, and lanscape photography (but not sports or nature...) . In addition, you have an advanced pro flash set-up with off camera flash capabilities -- fill, key, backlight. You have a higly versatile pro-level kit for comparitively very little money that gives away, literally, nothing to any kit available at any price in terms of IQ. This is, literally, my current kit. The prices listed are the prices I paid. I sold nearly all my DX gear and off-set 1/2 the cost.

 

[Mcary]

I'd buy my M9, plus one of my lens from myself and then I'd take the $3000 from the sale to take myself on a nice trip.

 

[Nokton48]

I've spent double that recently on home improvements, landscaping and home decorating.
No more photo stuff; I have WAY too much already.

 

[edodo]

Another idea would be to buy a titanium M6 which is the only ever Leica released a small profile m6 (not TTL) made of brass and have it repainted olive! Unique camera and utterly cool investment!