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[tirediron]

Don't film camera's need a battery to meter?

Se

-lenium?

:thumbup:

 

[RauschPhotography]

Ok, so I guess this thread should be titled is "WHY CAN'T I CHOOSE CHEAPER HOBBIES!!!!????!!!!"

I have this same thought nearly every day!

 

[o hey tyler]

Se

-lenium?

:thumbup:

It's funny you put that, because I figured I should check my facts. So I learned that Selenium light meters don't need a battery. Pretty neat. I also read that they're not as reliable in low light situations at effectively metering, but at least you've always got a meter.

 

[Josh66]

All of the good hobbies are expensive...lol.

You could take up crochet - that doesn't look very expensive. :lmao:


As far as batteries - is there a battery grip available for your camera? Those usually allow you to use AA's.

Everything I use can take AA's, so it's pretty cheap for me. I rarely have to change/charge them either... Keeping the LCD off except for when you actually need it will save a lot of juice too.

 

[table1349]

Perhaps a little homework before you choose this hobby would have been in order.

 

[ann]

i bought several "off brand" batteries for my d700 , haven't experienced any issues.

i have a friend whose signature line was "photography is not for the faint of wallet"

 

[Robin Usagani]

I buy off brand grip too LOL. Except on my 5D because i bought it used and it came with a canon grip.

 

[KmH]

WHY DOES THIS **** COST SO MUCH MONEY!!!!????!!!!

Even the basics aren't cheap. $60 for a battery? You've got to be ****ting me. Cheap lenses at $400 each? Come on!!!!!

Arrrrrgh!

I just put in an order for 2 4gb SD cards and a battery fro my D7000 and it ate up a c-note..... BEFORE shipping.

Pffft.

Every time I learn a little bit more about my camera and photography it seems to cost me a hundred bucks.

Ok, so I guess this thread should be titled is "WHY CAN'T I CHOOSE CHEAPER HOBBIES!!!!????!!!!"

On the plus side, I did get my Cowboy studio lightstand/umbrella setup the other day, and surprisingly, for a $30 unit, it doesn't suck that bad.

Photography is not really an expensive hobby, when compared to some others.

I know where you can get a nice used 2008 Swift 016-a Formula Atlantic race car for $75,000. If you want all the spare parts/shocks/gear sets/wheels/etc and the one spare engine/gearbox he has for the car it will be another $90,000.
To race the car mid-pack at the regional amateur level you'll need a budget of at least another $75,000 a season, if you don't have any crash damage during the season (most crashes happen mid-pack).

Cost to much?

You could get a nice used 2 or 3 year old FSCCA car for about $40,000, without any spare parts. It costs less to race those, they use sealed Mazda spec engines, so you could do a regional season mid-pack for another for $50,000 or so.

Need a fire resistant, Snell 2010 helmet? Prices range from $400 up (top of the line Schuberth RF1 - $10,000+ and you have to fly to Germany so they can measure your head.) (not including a paint job. Last I checked Troy Lee Designs pricing starts at $1200 per paint job.) You'll need at least 2 helmets.
You'll need a HANs device. The least expensive is $675. You'll need at least 2 HANS device.
A fire resistant balaclava $50.
A decent pair of fire resistant overalls will run you about $850 (2 layer, protection from burns in a raging gasoline fire for about 9 seconds.) 3-layers suits start at about $1200.
Fire resistant gloves start at $100 a pair (get 2 pair)
Fire resistant drivng shoes start at $100 a pair (get 2 pair. The soles are real thin so you have good pedal feel, but don't last to long if you walk around in them much. Bettter get 2 pair.)

A set of racing slicks are good for about 100 miles, but only cost about $1000 for a set of 4. Plan on using up at least one set per race/practice day, plus the cost of entry fees, fuel (race car and tow vehicle), travel expenses, meals, etc.

I have a cousin that collects and restores vintage airplanes. That's way more expensive than racing formula cars.

 

[benhasajeep52 50]

En-EL15 $49 w/free ship at Amazon. No aftermarket batteries yet.

The D7000 will work with any Nikon AF lens other than F3AF (which are hard to find anyway). D-type and above lenses you will get all functions. AF - (non D type) you only loose 3D matrix metering.
SD cards are almost dime a dozen deppending on what size and speed you want. Deppending on your shooting you don't need class 10 cards! Slower ones may be just fine! Useually someone will do a speed test to see if certain cameras can write at the cards max speeds. Probably a reference to it on the web somewhere for the D7000.

The thing about photography is once you buy the gear you have it for years. Your not always having to replace everything. Should get at least a year or two out of a body (more if it produces what you need). Lenses should last you years! So, initial outlay is pretty big. But if you average it out, probably less than alot of "normal" hobbies.

 

[o hey tyler]

As Keith pointed out, there are indeed more expensive hobbies. But on the other hand, have you tried doing some scrapbooking? That's probably pretty inexpensive.

 

[RauschPhotography]

As Keith pointed out, there are indeed more expensive hobbies.

Between my camera gear, guitars, and microphone collection... I've yet to find another hobby that actually entertains me and isn't expensive. No scrapbooking for this girl!

 

[SpeedTrap]

As Keith pointed out, there are indeed more expensive hobbies. But on the other hand, have you tried doing some scrapbooking? That's probably pretty inexpensive.

you are obviously not married to a scrapbooker. The last item my wife bought for her scrap booking supplies was over $300 it was a cricut machine. Then the cost of all the fancy papers...... I think heavy drinking and a mild drug addiction would be an inexpensive hobby by comparison.

 

[Josh66]

I think heavy drinking and a mild drug addiction would be an inexpensive hobby by comparison.

A hell of a lot more fun too.

 

[usayit]

Do yourself a favor..

never pickup, try out, demo, or rent.... unless you are prepared for the possibility of lusting for said item until purchase.


trust me. I know.

 

[tirediron]

As Keith pointed out, there are indeed more expensive hobbies.

Between my camera gear, guitars, and microphone collection... I've yet to find another hobby that actually entertains me and isn't expensive. No scrapbooking for this girl!

That's a new one.