I just bought a D700!!!!

[AtuspidsGoddess]

....is it normal to feel this fluttery scared feeling in the pit of my stomach for dropping $2,300 on a camera?

 

[Stradawhovious]

Where did you get it?

BTW, time to update the siggy.

 

[Ginu]

Congrats on the new purchase... its time to update your sig and yes I am very jealous

Does anyone have a guide on how to justify spending 2300$ on a hobby purchase to the wife?

 

[Stradawhovious]

Does anyone have a guide on how to justify spending 2300$ on a hobby purchase to the wife?

It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission.

The end.

 

[redtippmann]

Congrats! I've used one and there a great tool! I'm thinking about getting one next year for college. But by then they (hopefully) might have replaced it.

 

[AtuspidsGoddess]

Does anyone have a guide on how to justify spending 2300$ on a hobby purchase to the wife?

It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission.

The end.

LOL...good one...I will update sig once I have that baby in hand! Can't wait! *giddy*

 

[AtuspidsGoddess]

Congrats on the new purchase... its time to update your sig and yes I am very jealous

Does anyone have a guide on how to justify spending 2300$ on a hobby purchase to the wife?

Here's how I'm justifying mine: I just bought him a hobby car...an '85 Rx7 and he's looking to rebuild that thing with a new turbo engine of some sort that's gonna run me another $1500 just for the engine...let's not mention the body work and cool add-ons he's gonna stick on that thing too.

But even with that justification, I still feel guilty...prob because I remember the pain of earning every single dime.

 

[Lee_Maryland]

Does anyone have a guide on how to justify spending 2300$ on a hobby purchase to the wife?

It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission.

The end.

LOL...doesn't always work. My wife will force me to return it...:lmao:

 

[rainking]

Congrats! You will love that camera for sure!

 

[GrantH]

Congrats on the new purchase... its time to update your sig and yes I am very jealous

Does anyone have a guide on how to justify spending 2300$ on a hobby purchase to the wife?

Here's how I'm justifying mine: I just bought him a hobby car...an '85 Rx7 and he's looking to rebuild that thing with a new turbo engine of some sort that's gonna run me another $1500 just for the engine...let's not mention the body work and cool add-ons he's gonna stick on that thing too.

But even with that justification, I still feel guilty...prob because I remember the pain of earning every single dime.

Turbo motor for 1500??? WHERE?!?!? Try 3500 lol.

 

[AtuspidsGoddess]

Congrats on the new purchase... its time to update your sig and yes I am very jealous

Does anyone have a guide on how to justify spending 2300$ on a hobby purchase to the wife?

Here's how I'm justifying mine: I just bought him a hobby car...an '85 Rx7 and he's looking to rebuild that thing with a new turbo engine of some sort that's gonna run me another $1500 just for the engine...let's not mention the body work and cool add-ons he's gonna stick on that thing too.

But even with that justification, I still feel guilty...prob because I remember the pain of earning every single dime.

Turbo motor for 1500??? WHERE?!?!? Try 3500 lol.

No idea..I just know it's some sort of motor from a newer model...can't say I know anything 'bout cars!!!!!! You're prob right...

 

[KmH]

Because you had a D200, the button and contols layout will be virtually identical.

You now have a much more usable, upgraded auto focus module, and any DX lenses you have will not project a large enough image circle to use the entire image sensor.

Enjoy.

 

[RedWylder]

Congrats!! And I think...yes, completely normal. I nearly had a panic attack when I spent $1800 on all my new stuff. But in the end you'll get over it and you'll love your new camera.

 

[tirediron]

It's a great piece of kit; enjoy!

 

[AtuspidsGoddess]

Because you had a D200, the button and contols layout will be virtually identical.

You now have a much more usable, upgraded auto focus module, and any DX lenses you have will not project a large enough image circle to use the entire image sensor.

Enjoy.

Will not or will now?