I can't imagine spending more than 10k on this hobby. My wife would kill me. 
Not unless this is my main source of income.
| POLL: "How much have you spent on your photography hobby/business?" |
 Up to $1,000 or less | 8 7.8% |
| Up to $5,000 or less | 46 45.1% |
| Up to $10,000 or less | 29 28.4% |
| Up to $20,000 or less | 19 18.6% |
galahad Member  202 posts Joined Sep 2006 Location: Ireland More info | Apr 02, 2008 12:38 | #16 I can't imagine spending more than 10k on this hobby. My wife would kill me.
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argyle Cream of the Crop  8,187 posts Likes: 24 Joined Apr 2007 Location: DFW, Texas More info | Actually, to everyone that has spent less than $20k (no matter the amount), just select the last option (up to $20k or less). You won't be wrong... "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son". - Dean Wormer
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Calicajun Goldmember  More info | Apr 02, 2008 12:56 | #18 westernminnguy wrote in post #5243670  Hello Calicajun, I guess I did it from the standpoint of what I spent over the last five years....since I retired. Part of the reason I got the poll going was that when I looked at many folk's gear lists, I mentally would tally up $10K or more. So, curiosity was part of this I guess. Take care. Well in that case I could say I have only spent $80.00 on all of my new camera gear, one screw on lens hood and a Canon backpack EG200. As for the rest of the gear, the wife talked my Mom into buying me the Canon 40D with 28-135 lens which is what started me back into needing more gear. The wife then told me to get the 17-85 f3.5 USM IS lens with hood she saw on sale (used) when we were looking for a camera bag. Was planning on getting just the $59.00 after market flash but the wife saw the rebate from Canon for the EX580 II and ordered that instead. Now she bugging me to get the 70-200 2.8L IS after seeing the pictures I took with one someone else's lens who let me try a few shots (sweet lens too) on my camera. Only thing is I'm not really sure who's hobby all this new gear is for me or the wife or is she planning on getting me back into shooting wedding> Remember, Stressed spelled backward is Desserts.
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kevin_c Cream of the Crop 5,745 posts Likes: 4 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Devon, England More info | Apr 02, 2008 14:30 | #19 Is my wife watching... -- K e v i n --
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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop"  57,560 posts Likes: 178 Joined May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft More info | Apr 02, 2008 14:32 | #20 Haven't quite reached the dollar amount I spent to earn my wings but I'm sneakin' up on it pretty quickly... Jay
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DStanic Cream of the Crop 6,148 posts Likes: 7 Joined Oct 2007 Location: Canada More info | Apr 02, 2008 18:00 | #21 I can't see myself spending much more than $5000 as a hobby. If I won the lottery or something then sure I'd buy alot more than a small handfull of lenses. A nice 40D or 5D, 70-200 2.8 IS, $1000 zoom lens of some sort (ie 24-105L), maybe a UWA lens. Sony A6000, 16-50PZ, 55-210, 35mm 1.8 OSS
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galahad Member 202 posts Joined Sep 2006 Location: Ireland More info | Apr 02, 2008 18:32 | #22 Get the 1DsIII and D3, then the best lenses for each. DStanic wrote in post #5247495 I can't see myself spending much more than $5000 as a hobby. If I won the lottery or something then sure I'd buy alot more than a small handfull of lenses. A nice 40D or 5D, 70-200 2.8 IS, $1000 zoom lens of some sort (ie 24-105L), maybe a UWA lens. Of course the 28-300L would be awsome!
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DDWD10 Goldmember  1,676 posts Joined Mar 2008 Location: College Station, TX More info | Apr 02, 2008 18:52 | #23 If we're talking about DSLRs: 30D | X-Pro1 | X10 | Q
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop  More info | Apr 02, 2008 18:55 | #24 Well, I'm insured for everything, but the equipment listed are only the items worth over $600. It's sad, but since joining the forum, I've spent a lot of money. Of course, I've never been happier. Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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RandyMN Goldmember 3,131 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2005 More info | Apr 02, 2008 19:05 | #25 No option for 'Too Much'! And no follow up question on whether it's worth it or not!
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artyboy Senior Member  796 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2007 More info | enough for a small-scale renovation of a small bedroom Canon 1D Mk III, 17-40 F/4L, 24-105 F/4L IS, 70-200 F/4L IS, 24 F/1.4L, 135 F/2L, Canon EF 1.4X II TC, Canon 580EX II, Slik 400DX, Lowepro CompuTrekker/Toploader 70AW
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Crossfire Senior Member  464 posts Joined Jul 2007 Location: Auckland, NZ More info | Apr 08, 2008 05:18 | #28 At what price point does "hobby" become "obsession"? pointView | photography
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Anyway, long story short so far I (she) have spent about $2,000.00 so far with more on the way I'm sure. Good thing I decided not to retired early this year as planned, need to buy more gear so working is good.
