how much invested $$$$$$

[ps249]

Just wondering how much people have invested in their cameras, lenses and accessories? I have about $3,800 so far in about 1 year.

[badams]

I've got about $10,000 in 2 or 2.5 years.

[nphsbuckeye]

I just spent $743 on a new Tokina 11-16, a couple of filters, and random stuff.

So since April, around $2,500.

[kevindar]

Invested? That term is used very loosely here.
8-10 grand over last 4 years is what I have spent.

[xpscodes.com]

2807 in last 3 weeks :cry::cry: all amazon

I wont be doing another purchase for a long time. Moving to India next weekend, no amazon or bhphotovidoe there :lol:. And i dont have any money in my wallet either :lol::lol: The same equipment would cost around 3500$ in india :p

[The Fox]

Well, lets see.
Canon AE-1 Program with lenses and other things- $100
Canon A-1 with lenses and motor drive-$150
Canon Rebel XTi Body- $650
Canon BG-E3- $150
Canon EOS 620- $100
Canon 50mm F1.8- $70
Canon 430ex- $300
Bunch of assorted lenses- $150
Hasselblad 500C w/ 2 lenses, 2 back and other things- $2100
Canon 70-200mm F4L- $600
Canon 24-105mm F4L IS- $1200
Canon 20d- $450
Bags and other things(cards, batteries monopods)- $400
Total in 2 years= $6420
I still have things that I don't want to add up right now as it is 80F at 11pm where I am.

[xpscodes.com]

Invested? That term is used very loosely here.
8-10 grand over last 4 years is what I have spent.
Yea true, mine cant be considered investment. Its bit craziness + bit passion :oops:

[Shutterbug Doug]

Rated in my salary terms it equals 3.5 months of work in the past 3 years. So a weeks worth of work a year.....not bad. Not good my wife says, but I could've done more damage than that!

[Az2Africa]

Including studio gear and printers over the last three years, about the price of a 2008 Honda Accord or 10,000 Big Macs.:lol::lol:

[Shutterbug Doug]

Including studio gear and printers over the last three years, about the price of a 2008 Honda Accord or 10,000 Big Macs.:lol::lol:
What's the Whopper conversion rate?

[zeva]

2.5k or so since i started :)

probably not "invested" though

[Tumeg]

$2.5k-$3.5k (not including what I have gotten back from selling gear) in about 9 months

[CTM]

I have spent about $7,000 USD over the past year or so. Hopefully won't be spending any more.

[vchavez]

40D $1,200
580EX $500
70-200 IS $1800
24-105 $ 1000
50mm $70
Bag belt $200

$4,700 Damn I can complete with that amount to buy another car with that!

[kevEOS]

I'm a firm believer in not counting how much all equipment has costed me. That stems from my film days too. It's better not to know the amount. :)

[Pete W]

Well you had me thinking....
Just done a rough total since June last year I have spent £12,700 on my "hobby" that is $25,080 :eek:


Don't tell the wife ;)

[lnk]

If you asked the wife im sure she would say TOOOOOOOOO MUCH :)

[Jim G]

$12k in three years... soon to drop another $6k on a new body.

[trailblazer]

About $4500USD this week

[kenyc]

bwwwwaaaahhhhh!

[aram535]

$2.5k on my own equipment in the last 6 months, since I started with a DSLR.

[stathunter]

No way will I answer this.......my wife might view. So dear if you are reading this I have spent about $75 in the past few years......mostly for you.

[chauncey]

Another question to ask, "has that gear paid for itself and/or is it pure hobby?"

[Wilt]

Fortunately, I made my investing in most of my stuff prior to my marriage. Pre-existing property that does not get split, in the event of divorce!

Since marriage, $5k; pre marriage, about 6x the post-marriage!

[mebailey]

About $30,000 in three years. Its probably worth the same or more than if I had "invested" it in the US stock market up to this point!;)

[mlav]

$13,000.

[mebailey]

Fortunately, I made my investing in most of my stuff prior to my marriage. Pre-existing property that does not get split, in the event of divorce!

Since marriage, $5k; pre marriage, about 6x the post-marriage!

That may not be good. If you had it all as community property, you could give your spouse the old gear (at the price you paid of course) then upgrade with the savings!!:lol:

[mlav]

I'm a firm believer in not counting how much all equipment has costed me. That stems from my film days too. It's better not to know the amount. :)

Your insurance agent will thank you.

[crazyskillz07]

Well I got my 30D less than a year ago with a 17-85mm lens. So within one year.
30D- $1,200
40D- $1,000
BG-E2n- $180
17-85mm- $500
85mm- $350
70-200mm- $1200
1.4x TC- $300
AB1600- $330
383- $80
x3 PW- $600
Beauty Dish- $130
Stands- $170
Laptop- $1,300
Misc- $200

Total so far- $7,540

By the end of the summer I will have the following.
300mm 2.8L IS- $4,300
17-50mm 2.8 Tamron- $400
another AB1600- $330
Misc- $500

Total- $5,530

My grand total before the end of the summer... $13,070

And because I haven't figured out how much the following are going to cost me I haven't added them...
Liability insurance
Business cards
Gear insurance

[Wilt]

That may not be good. If you had it all as community property, you could give your spouse the old gear (at the price you paid of course) then upgrade with the savings!!:lol:

Drat! ;)

[fxk]

Way too much...

[Zilly]

$14,000 not bad for a 17 year old

[thatkatmat]

Another question to ask, "has that gear paid for itself and/or is it pure hobby?"

So far after a little over two years I'm proud to say I've made nearly 1% return on my investment.....Although I look at it as a work in progress,

[Nukey]

$14,000 not bad for a 17 year old

Where do you get $14,000 at 17? Even with a job...


Anyways, I haven't added up the damage yet but I will have to do it as soon as my shipment from B&H arrives. I'll need it for insurance purposes. Though I would imagine it's quite a bit.

[Zilly]

Where do you get $14,000 at 17? Even with a job...


Anyways, I haven't added up the damage yet but I will have to do it as soon as my shipment from B&H arrives. I'll need it for insurance purposes. Though I would imagine it's quite a bit.

being a rent boy pays well ;)
lots of hard work

[mtleighton]

I've got extended warranties through B&H for all my stuff, so around $3200 since Christmas. I can't buy anything else for awhile though, I'm about to spend $3000 on a new road bike.

[mtleighton]

being a rent boy pays well ;)
lots of hard work
What is a rent boy?

I'm 22 and pretty much dropping every penny I get from bartending on this stuff.

[crazyskillz07]

Hard work indeed. I am 19. I work full time during the school year. I have a 3.94 GPA from my first year of college. I am now working 70 hours a week this summer so I can get a 300mm 2.8 L IS. 1 year is going to pull 13k of equipment for me. Now if you'll excuse me I'll be getting back to my 1 dollar mcchicken sandwitch! lol

[Zilly]

the rent boy remark was a joke its a male prostitute
tecninly I havnt spent any of my money on camera gear in the last 2 years the money Ive made from my pictures bought the 300 and the 70-200 for me

[mtleighton]

At least you're making money off of it. I don't see a need for anything too ridiculously expensive at this point in my life.

[Phil Light]

So far after a little over two years I'm proud to say I've made nearly 1% return on my investment.....Although I look at it as a work in progress,

:lol: :lol: :lol: I know the feeling! Every piece of equipment I own has been purchased in the last two years, and I'm probably about even with you regarding the return on my "investment." Before that I had a Rebel and a 420EX.

But as far as making my money back with it, I've never been able to understand why some people seem to think I (we) need to earn a return on it. I could have easily spent more than that on something like a boat and I'll bet not a single person would ask me how much money I've been able to make with that. In fact, a boat would just continue to cost "boatloads" of money when using it which is what you would have to do to justify owning it. And I'm going to guess the people who can make their money back (or any money for that matter) with a boat are few and far between.

Everybody should have a hobby. Mine is a kind of expensive hobby to invest in (the way I choose to do it anyway), but after the initial investment, participation is virtually free. And it comes with the added benefit that occasionally I can actually make money with it. How many hobbies/obsessions can say that?

[Right Cranium Imaging]

Just under $8,000 and proud to say, not a single credit card used.

[datadump]

i spent $0 -- i consider money i make in stock market a "bonus / unexpected funds" on top of my actual day job salary which keeps the ship and its crew floating lol.. its like legal gambling. and i dont consider photo gear an "investment" .. TOYS for BIG BOYS and GIRLS... hehe im being a clown...

[kenyc]

About $30,000 in three years. Its probably worth the same or more than if I had "invested" it in the US stock market up to this point!;)


Yep, I'm looking at my measley stocks and thinking the same thing, in fact may have had a better return on the investment if in Photography equipment. :cry:

[Steve Beck]

Unfortunately around 46k in the past year and a half. the wife just made me aware of this lastnight.

[Dan-o]

I just insured all my stuff so I had to add up for replacement cost. Didn't even realize I was over $10K now.:shock:

[crazyskillz07]

I just insured all my stuff so I had to add up for replacement cost. Didn't even realize I was over $10K now.:shock:

How much was the insurance if you don't mind me asking?:)

[kenyc]

Just under $8,000 and proud to say, not a single credit card used.

Clap! Clap! Clap! I'm proud of you. Mine too was bought the old fashion way - Cash!

[tacos3]

Bodies, lenses, flashes, strobes, bags, meters, pocket wizards, softboxes, stands, muslin backgrounds, computers, terabytes of storage.....it all adds up.

$20k in 4 yrs.

[Colorblinded]

Too much, as I was reminded about a week ago when adding a lens to my insurance.

[Eaton Photos]

Since Mid May of 2007, I have purchased a tad under $18,000 worth of gear. :( I have not even made a dent in that, in return investment from shooting yet. Money is starting to come in, but Summer is usually pretty slow for me :( Luckily, I have sold quite a bit of my gear, that I used till I upgraded, so I have made about 50% of that $18,000 investment back from gear sold. :)

[djeuch]

I'm up to $8k in 8 months, but I'm done for a while! (was saving up for a long time, and bought everything fairly recently starting with a 40D late last year)

[seaside]

Found some killer deals on older manual focus film equipment thru the years. When I sold it I actually made money to use towards the digital stuff. i.e., bought a mint/new Canon FD 200mm Macro lens for 80.00 and sold it for 375.00. It would take me far to long to research exactly what my out-of-pocket expense is becasue I would have to go back years and years.

[mtleighton]

I need to invest some money in the stock market so I can start getting "free" equipment too. :)

[ps249]

How much was the insurance if you don't mind me asking?:)
My insurance company quoted me at $1.50 for every $100. So a $4,000 camera/lens would cost me $60 a year.

[ps249]

I need to invest some money in the stock market so I can start getting "free" equipment too. :)
I made an extra $6,400 last year in investments. I should make around $5,400 this year because of the lower interest rates.

[Wyn]

Just under $8,000 and proud to say, not a single credit card used.

me too, since september 2007, have invested around $6000, all in cash! :)

[mtleighton]

My insurance company quoted me at $1.50 for every $100. So a $4,000 camera/lens would cost me $60 a year.
What exactly does that cover?

[mtleighton]

I made an extra $6,400 last year in investments. I should make around $5,400 this year because of the lower interest rates.

Any suggestions on how to learn more about stock exchange and how to decide which stocks would be right for you?

Sorry for the off-topic interest guys!

[ps249]

What exactly does that cover?
Sorry but I dont know at this time. I was only concerned what my premiums would be. I am going to get back with my agent next week to get covered. I am going to go with renters insurance AND with the camera/lens coverage.
Just call your auto insurance agent up and see what he can insure your camera/lenses for. Insurance companies insure anything, not just cars.

[zeva]

lol cash :) I have a spread sheet on what i have spent! :) its at 2,494.29 haha atlease its good to know almost everything i bought under market value... 420 for a 20D and Kit lens back in october... 200 for an XTI.... 415 for a 70-200 F/4 :) 250 for 85 1.8

[ps249]

Any suggestions on how to learn more about stock exchange and how to decide which stocks would be right for you?

Sorry for the off-topic interest guys!
Actually I just invest in CD's. Its a guaranteed winner but I wont make as much as-say- mutual funds.Right now-even with the lower rates I have two accounts- one is making me 5.2% and another one is making 4%.

[Paul S]

Last month I got Insurance for full replacment value
I bought my first DSLR in Nov. 2007 To date I added all kinds of good stuff

[smcclelland]

About 6-7k in approximately one year come August which is when that number will grow another $2500 for my 500mm 4.5 purchase :)

[EcoRick]

I'm not sure the amount on camera equipment, but what inch wormed me cost wise is computer support. New server, need new monitor, software, want new printer, etc. It's a good thing I'm comfortable with my gear because now I'm concentrating on support gear.

[Sikor7]

It's a tough question to answer when you add up all the periphials; i.e. computer, monitor, printer, gear bags, paper, inks, memory, etc.

I guess what it took me to make an 8 X10 print... 10 to 12K or so. Guess I should have stuck with film; it was much cheaper!

:rolleyes::lol:

[jedi1354]

2082 in 10 months

[chris1965]

5000.00 + and growing

[adas]

Not very much. I'm only a hobbyist. About $3000 in two years.

[Dan-o]

How much was the insurance if you don't mind me asking?

I believe it is around $1.30 per $100. Call State Farm and ask about a personal articles policy. I carry all my stuff in a Tamrac Ex7 so it is very easy to swipe all my stuff in one fell swoop.

Just under $8,000 and proud to say, not a single credit card used.

I use my credit card for 95% of all my purchases. Pay in full every month and never paid a penny of interest.

[tgara]

Clap! Clap! Clap! I'm proud of you. Mine too was bought the old fashion way - Cash!

I did it similarly. I raised about $15K on eBay selling stuff around the house. Since most people pay with Paypal, my Paypal account was HUGE. I ended up spending about $7K on camera gear at B&H, who take Paypal (everything in my sig)! I bought a few other things from the Paypal account (gifts for the wife, etc.), and saved the rest to paint my house later this summer. No credit cards were used!

[SlowBlink]

I think the wives got together and made DJ post this question, it's a trick guys.. :)

[SuzyView]

More than I tell my husband. :);)

I added a new laptop and a 100-400 since Christmas. Need I say more?

[GTogs]

If you add in the computers, printers, software and storage to the cameras and glass, close to 20K in the last four years.

[shazza]

I'm up to $6-7k since deciding to go DSLR in April. But, still well below my husband's IDs Mark III and 500mm f/4.0 ...

(note ... we are old and preparing for retirement, that's my justification :) ) No sense leaving any $$ behind for the kids ***evil smile***

[X-WoodButch]

I would guess approx. Spent-----$10,000-$12,000 in the last 8yrs:rolleyes: I know it's more than that but "that's what I'm saying and I'm keeping to it" :oops:

[SuzyView]

I would guess approx. Spent-----$10,000-$12,000 in the last 8yrs:rolleyes: I know it's more than that but "that's what I'm saying and I'm keeping to it" :oops:

Well, in that case, I'd say $10k-$12K also and sticking to it!:o

[beepclick]

I don't keep track - pay cash and just keep shooting.

[jcolman]

In the last two months I went from nothing to this:

Camera: Canon 5D $1700
Camera Canon 1d mark lln $2100
Lens: 16-35 f/2.8 L USM $927
Lens: 50mm f/1.4 $300
Lens: 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM $1674
Lens: 28-75 f2.8 Tamron SP AF $260
Lens: 90mmf /2.8 Tamron macro lens $350
Filters: 2-77mm UV $72
2-4 GB memory cards $100
1-BP511 camera battery $25
Battery holder and battery $217
2-universal swivel holders 40.84
3-Pocket Wizard transceivers $538.03
2-pocket wizard sunpak to miniphone cord $45.70
Tiffen 77mm graduated filter $73.03
Hoya 77mm CP filter $90
PKT wizard motor cable canon N3 $89.95
Photoflex litedome kit $142.51
2-Sunpack 383 strobe lights $160
Canon 580EX flash $350
Bogen/Manfrotto camera/flash bracket $56.95
Canon OC-E3 camera shoe cord $69.95
Bogen background support and stands $264.30

AA rechargeable batteries $24.17
2-pocket wizards sync cords $34.90
Sanyo Eneloop battery charger $47.94
Rocket air blower $16.90
2-Vacuum mounts $106.83
1-vacuum mount $50.29
White background paper roll $52.31
2-Photogenic lights and chimera softbox $693.53
Subscription to buy & sell $24.90
Computer $1500
Computer table $160
CF USB card reader $21.34
Adobe lightroom book $31.97
500 GB hard drive $128.09
computer cable $10.66
Colorvision spyder2 express $59.99
Spring cleaing for mac $29.99
Hoodman sun hood for 5D $34.95
Monopod and head $85.00
Reflector holder $35.00
Sekonic L-358 jc12-132355 $200.00
Radio chip for Sekonic meter $50
Canon i9900 printer $175
AA battereies and charger $44.75
1-4 GB flash card $43.95
Camera bag $35.00
1-4 GB flash card $61.79
Omega Flash flip bracket $71.90
1-Photogenic studio strobe and stand $280.00
Bogen super clamp $32.95
Camera cheat sheet $13.94
Flash egg crate $7.00
2-light stands $70.00
Camera bag $154.00


Liability/gear Insurance $400+
Website $500

Just a tad over $15,000. It's a good thing I bought a lot of this stuff used otherwise I'd be closer to $17k

[Radtech1]

How much invested???

Hmm, it's funny, I just posted THIS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=512889) a couple weeks ago. I included a breakdown, you should take a look.

Oh, that does not include desktop computers or software. Add 5k on top of what I posted.

Oh, and I'll be getting a 100-400 L soon, so there will be another 1300 on there as well.

Rad

[ps249]

I believe it is around $1.30 per $100. Call State Farm and ask about a personal articles policy. I carry all my stuff in a Tamrac Ex7 so it is very easy to swipe all my stuff in one fell swoop.



I use my credit card for 95% of all my purchases. Pay in full every month and never paid a penny of interest.
Your a good man Dan - O

[caellum]

$22,565.18 according to the insurance policy.

[DigitalSpecialist]

I spent almost 20K over three months. Sold most of the lenses I didn't use over the past two years, so I have recovered much of what was spent. I say total invested including programs etc still at 20K over the past four years!

For those of you doing burger conversions, what is my expense in White Castles or Taco Bell Burritos?

[StarJack]

I currently own about 9K worth of equipment and software for photography.

[gary88]

$2970 in just under a year

[DDWD10]

$1400 over a lifetime. $750 of it in the past 5 months!

[dfindr]

$55,346.29 on EOS gear -- and now I have discovered Canon Rangefinders, Yikes!

[ben_r_]

Almost $20k in less than one years time for me. Its sooooo addicting!

[michael_]

42k AUD most of which (38k) since July last year

[mlav]

Just under $8,000 and proud to say, not a single credit card used.


Pretty much all of mine except a 17-40 was on a credit card...with 6-24 months no interest financing. Never paid a penny in interest. Thank you to all you deadbeats paying interest and allowing the CC bank to offer such a great service!!! :evil::D:)



PS - I'm one of the deadbeats, college debt... :)

[mlav]

Just a tad over $15,000. It's a good thing I bought a lot of this stuff used otherwise I'd be closer to $17k


For the tiny difference, I'd go new. But, I lease two new cars every two years, so what do I know. (never paid a penny in tires, repairs, out of warranty!)

[kevEOS]

I'm a firm believer in not counting how much all equipment has costed me. That stems from my film days too. It's better not to know the amount. :)

Your insurance agent will thank you.

:evil: Now you got me thinking about insurance. I should thank you for reminding me I guess ;). I will have to insure my equipment in the coming months. I do keep records/receipts. I've heard it's worth it and the price isn't all that much.

Whenever these type of threads come up in automotive forums, photo gear forums, etc I always thought it was taboo to a$k or an$wer this question.

Funnie, I haven't paid (out of my pocket) for a single one of my digital bodies or current lenses. All have been gifts or work expenses. The 50L will be coming outta my pocket.

[Odd Socks]

About £1200/$2400 since January.
Now I'm having to be good, as there's no overtime going at work anymore.

[Rob612]

I prefer not to count, eventually my tax guy does that, but i think its about in the range of a couple of mid-range cars.

[ironron]

If you dont wanna go on a guilt trip! forget it.;)

[fWord]

Guess.

[Tapeman]

Enough to buy a nice car.

[Headcase650]

Let me think,
300D kit $1000
20D body $1250
50mm 1.8 $85
28mm 2.8 $170
28-135 w/hood $430
Tamron 28-75 $370
Sigma 70-200 $750
Sigma 10-20 $450
Extension tubes $90
550EX $325
500DG super $210
Vivitars $200
Stands modifiers ext. $300
Flash bracket and off camera cord $180
Bags $200
light stand and backgrounds, $400

I'm up to $6410 plus small things like batteries, filters, tripod, teleextender, light meter, and odd ball stuff that nickel and dimes you out of more money.

I'm sure its well over $7000.

[cloose]

About $12,000K in the last 18 months.

[pitimpinai]

Invested?
Am I supposed to think of it as an investment? :(

[nburwell]

Way too much to think about.

I've owned several bodies over the years, so I would have to estimate that I have spend roughly around $8k total.

[nasriaz]

For the tiny difference, I'd go new. But, I lease two new cars every two years, so what do I know. (never paid a penny in tires, repairs, out of warranty!)

What kind of cars do you lease? what have u found to be the best approach to obtain "good deals"?

sorry to raid the thread

[Dan Lorth]

sweet another nerd pissing contest

[fxk]

Just in 10 lenses and two bodies - based on purchase price - many purchased pre-owned - it is up around 11K. Add computers, monitors, hard drives, memory cards, printers, paper stock, and software - Damn, it's scary!

[fWord]

About $12,000K in the last 18 months.

Gee, 12 million dollars? Or is my math wrong?

[runninmann]

Rated in my salary terms it equals 3.5 months of work in the past 3 years. So a weeks worth of work a year.....not bad. Not good my wife says, but I could've done more damage than that!Huh?:confused:

[BenJammin]

I have spent 6k so far, would of gone into my car otherwise so I am glad I spent it on gear. : )

[WagnerRX03]

way more that I'd like to admit, maybe it's best that I don't know.

[turbo212003]

Credit cards are great when used correctly. It's called cash back my friends.


Myself, I have maybe invested about 2k, I have ALWAYS sold my bodies before they broke or were damaged.

[chauncey]

It never fails to amaze me how other folks are so interested in how others spend their money. Why does it matter?
Next the question will be; what did you earn last year, how much is your mortgage/rent, what's your gas bill.

Of what possible concern is it of anyone. Is the green monster of envy raising it's ugly head? :rolleyes:

[rooeey]

About 6K... ...

[sadowsk2]

L fever has hit me and hit me hard... $14k in two years.... damn that stupid red ring... damn it! :D

[SlowBlink]

Couple hundred bucks and al lot of coupons.

[jcolman]

It never fails to amaze me how other folks are so interested in how others spend their money. Why does it matter?
Next the question will be; what did you earn last year, how much is your mortgage/rent, what's your gas bill.

Of what possible concern is it of anyone. Is the green monster of envy raising it's ugly head? :rolleyes:

There will always be someone who had more/bigger/better stuff than you or I so it's not a pissing contest. All of us who spend our hard earned money on camera equipment belong to the same fraternity so it's only natural to seek the comfort of others who have travelled the same road as us.

[SlowBlink]

Ya but the group of guys with better stuff than you is a lot smaller than the one with better stuff than me.:p

[DEMO]

Off the top of my head I would guess $20-$22K. I've bought quite a bit of gear, but I've also bought a lot of gear at great deals to try out and make a few buck..

7 - bodies
10 - lenses
4 - speed lites
3 - printers
6 - bags
and tons of misc crap..

[DocFrankenstein]

Just wondering how much people have invested in their cameras, lenses and accessories? I have about $3,800 so far in about 1 year.
I don't invest. It's a hobby and I spend money on it.

I've spent about 1.5k or so. When I was shooting digital, I had a 6k autofocus system which I sold with a loss.

[Riff Raff]

$8,600 is what I have insured. About another $1,900 on top of that for consumables, items that sit at home, and various small items. All of it was spent within the last two years.

[ps249]

It never fails to amaze me how other folks are so interested in how others spend their money. Why does it matter?
Next the question will be; what did you earn last year, how much is your mortgage/rent, what's your gas bill.

Of what possible concern is it of anyone. Is the green monster of envy raising it's ugly head? :rolleyes:
You need not respond- just sit back and read the mail

[dosken]

about $15K the last two years. + 2 cents once in a while on this forum ;)

[WillOPhotos]

bout 15k or so in past couple years.

[xhack]

From a standing start in August last year (5D and 24-105 kit) to my 17-40L last Friday, a total of £5,665. Add peripherals (batteries, cards, filters, etc), around £5,800.

But now I've a flexible kit that meets my present needs, expenditure should be minimal for the foreseeable . . . :rolleyes:

btw - kudos to kerso; it'd be much more but for his prices

[Marbeck]

I'm somewhere around $8-9000. My wife will kill me if I spend any more. For a hobby it's alot of money.

[ironron]

Gee, 12 million dollars? Or is my math wrong?

It would'nt surprise me.$ 12.mill.

This buying is contagious.
Might have to get a second mortgage to keep up.:)

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I don't even want to add number.....I would be scared!

Gear + studio + expenses +time +computers ..+ .. + ..+ ..+

[crazyskillz07]

I'm somewhere around $8-9000. My wife will kill me if I spend any more. For a hobby it's alot of money.

I want to make a point of something here. My friend was telling me I was dumb to pay $1,200 for one lens or any money towards photography for that matter. I called him out on this one saying he had recently put $5k into his car to make it faster, which is his hobby. I am starting a business with photography so I am slowly buying what I need now out of pocket. But even if I weren't buying for business purposes would it be much different than a person who buys a car for 10k, 20k, 30k, or more. The value of a car drops as soon as you drive off the lot with it while an L lens will hold its value and sell well on the used market for much longer. The 5 grand my friend spent on his car is for the most part gone. He will never make any money from it. On the other hand I will be running my business off of something that started out as a hobby and will make a living from it.

Basically. 10 or 15 grand into photography even as a hobby is no different than buying a new car.

[saravrose]

somewhere around eight or nine grand. Not a lot in comparison.. but, a bit of a sum for me. I remember when I started and thought that my 1,500 bucks would get me settled up just fine and I couldn't imagine what else I would need..

[tomd]

about $7,000 (USD) wife knows about half of it ;)

I suppose this number could go up if I included computer hardware and software.

This would be an interesting poll.

[Ultimate CC]

15K plus and its only been a year and half since I have been serious...not even 2 years ago I had a digital rebel with a 50mm 1.8

[tomd]

15K plus and its only been a year and half since I have been serious...not even 2 years ago I had a digital rebel with a 50mm 1.8

based on your portfolio, it's been worth every penny. Nice work!

[Ultimate CC]

thanks so much, I have been working hard trying to improve each and everyday...my next upgrade is going to be a macbook pro with some software so I can begin to edit and do more PP work than simple stuff...

[Lani Kai]

About 82,600,316,328,300 Zimbabwe dollars using current exchange rates.
Not that I live in Zimbabwe or anything.

[DaCubanSkillz]

I spent so much, my wife said if I buy one more thing, she's going to make sure the camera is stuck permanently to my eye. Needless to say, I'm taking snap shots of this screen as I type. lol.

[Double Negative]

I've been procrastinating on adding everything up. I really don't want to know! ;)

Between the 1D2N/300L we're talking $7.5k already... :shock:

[Hyun]

I'm afraid to check Quicken under the Photography category. Afraid what I might find...

[x2x3x4x5x]

Around $3,700 total? Not bad at all.

Although, I may have to buy a 70-200 and put it on my credit card. =D

[kenyc]

Well my investment just increased by a 1Ds MkIII. :) and a 16-35 f2.8

[ironron]

Digital"It's a never ending roundabout. theirs allways something new.;)

[sblais]

$ http://www.gifandgif.eu/animated_gif/Counters/Animated%20Gif%20Counter%20%2815%29.gif

[Double Negative]

^ LOL! :lol:

[Ray Marrero]

I'm in for $12,000 in about 3 years.

[kevEOS]

$ http://www.gifandgif.eu/animated_gif/Counters/Animated%20Gif%20Counter%20%2815%29.gif

Don't we all feel like this. :D

[Wilt]

$ http://www.gifandgif.eu/animated_gif/Counters/Animated%20Gif%20Counter%20%2815%29.gif

I take comfort in the fact that my photographic investment, according to the illustration, will cap out at ten digits!

[slimninj4]

I invested non, but spent in the last year, close to 5k on the camera kit, 3 lens, and a light kit.

[borism]

Don't we all feel like this. :D
Indeed;)

[dmmiller]

so far.. I've got about $2000 in it. And I just started last november.
(gotta cool my heels for a little bit) :)

[Dan Lorth]

around 12K

[DozerLYP]

I'm at about $6000 and trying to save for the 5D mark2...

[masayako]

$5.7 - $6k

[hecster]

about $1700 this year. just one more lens for xmas, if i'm nice.