How many cameras do you need? (and why?)

[MartinCrabtree]

Most work hard for the money. And if they gain some semblance of satisfaction from buying cameras and accessories with it who am I to criticize?

 

[andrew.roos]

Always just one more than I have....

 

[benjiboy]

Hi Ben,

You say that like its a bad thing. What's wrong if a hobby of collecting related items is a pleasant pastime for someone?

Is it as deep a satisfaction as gained through introspective meditation, working towards self realization? No. It's quite superficial, but so is watching TV.

So is masturbating

 

[cliveh]

I need as many cameras that have an interesting design. Not necessarily for use, but as objects of introspective fascination.

 

[Alan Gales]

I need as many cameras that have an interesting design. Not necessarily for use, but as objects of introspective fascination.

You mean like this? http://www.surpluscameragear.com/4x5-sinar-norma-monorail-camera/

Or this? http://elekm.net/pages/cameras/contarex.htm

Or maybe this? http://www.sl66.com/

 

[frank]

Hi Ben,

You say that like its a bad thing. What's wrong if a hobby of collecting related items is a pleasant pastime for someone?

Is it as deep a satisfaction as gained through introspective meditation, working towards self realization? No. It's quite superficial, but so is watching TV.

So is masturbating

And that's a bad thing too?

 

[Alan Gales]

And that's a bad thing too?

Sure it is. It will make you go blind. Blind is not good for a photographer!

 

[benjiboy]

Sure it is. It will make you go blind. Blind is not good for a photographer!

Can't I just do it a bit Alan and wear glasses

 

[Old-N-Feeble]

Can't I just do it a bit Alan and wear glasses

Heh... you and George Carlin.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Hi Ben,

You say that like its a bad thing. What's wrong if a hobby of collecting related items is a pleasant pastime for someone?

Is it as deep a satisfaction as gained through introspective meditation, working towards self realization? No. It's quite superficial, but so is watching TV.

So is masturbating

Can you beat it?