Survey, your age and how much you spend on last 12 months with your D30

Rick Lay · Nov 10, 2001

Age:31

Spent: $8000 on the D30 and Canon Accesories (lenses, flash) and CF Storage

$4500 on Apple Powerbook, Software, and Epson 1290 Printer that I use exclusively for digital imaging and video.

So each of the 3000 "keeper" images in my Media Library have cost approximately $2.66 based only on the camera costs, and $4.16 based on the computer and camera cost combined.

I need to use the D30 LOTS more to feel good about my per image costs.... but then again, I have taken some images that are "priceless" and I'm enjoying myself.

-Rick

Greg Jordan · Nov 10, 2001

Age: 40
I've just got mine two weeks ago - $4k

D30
Canon 50mm 1.4
Canon 28-135
Canon 70-200 f4L
Sigma EF-500 Super

Plus another $500 on the Epson 1280 which I've had several months.

Greg

Peter1776 · Nov 10, 2001

Spent $10,000 this year...EOS 1D on order............

Rick Lay said:
Age:31

Spent: $8000 on the D30 and Canon Accesories (lenses, flash) and CF
Storage

$4500 on Apple Powerbook, Software, and Epson 1290 Printer that I
use exclusively for digital imaging and video.

So each of the 3000 "keeper" images in my Media Library have cost
approximately $2.66 based only on the camera costs, and $4.16 based
on the computer and camera cost combined.

I need to use the D30 LOTS more to feel good about my per image
costs.... but then again, I have taken some images that are
"priceless" and I'm enjoying myself.

-Rick

Peter1776 · Nov 10, 2001

oh ya....38

Brian said:
Rick Lay said:

Age:31

Spent: $8000 on the D30 and Canon Accesories (lenses, flash) and CF
Storage

$4500 on Apple Powerbook, Software, and Epson 1290 Printer that I
use exclusively for digital imaging and video.

So each of the 3000 "keeper" images in my Media Library have cost
approximately $2.66 based only on the camera costs, and $4.16 based
on the computer and camera cost combined.

I need to use the D30 LOTS more to feel good about my per image
costs.... but then again, I have taken some images that are
"priceless" and I'm enjoying myself.

-Rick

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Brent DeShazer · Nov 10, 2001

Age: 32
Total Spending: $3,600.00 (camera gear only)

I think the following info would also be interesting:

Expenditure Type: Cash/Credit Card/Other (Job pays, etc.)
Photographer Type: hobby/amateur/professional

For me, I only pay cash, and am just a hobbyist (I make no money from my pictures) which is why I don't have all the 'L' glass that you all have

Brent

ometofu said:
Age: 37
Total spending: $11,000.00 US

Jeffrey Behr · Nov 10, 2001

...that $647?

Richard M · Nov 10, 2001

Age 42

Spent $24,000 Australian which is around $12,000 US on a good day

ssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhh someones coming.

Valliesto Bailey said:
Age: 27
Total: $12,230.71 (since 9/17/01)
Wow, first time I added it all up.

Valliesto

Pepe · Nov 10, 2001

ometofu said:
Age: 37
Total spending: $11,000.00 US

Age: 30
Total Spending: US$3500 - just starting out

Jeffrey Behr · Nov 10, 2001

John Foote said:
These are tools, as well as toys. I bought first quality stuff that
will serve me well, forever. Photography is a great skill, and the
resulting product is precious. I've learned a lot, about a great
many things, and I've enjoyed every minute of it. I've still got a
lot to learn, and I'm excited about that, too. I can't see that
I've wasted a dime.

Well said, John; I agree heartily. I'm 57, early-retired 3 years ago, and a photog for only 1-1/2 years. I've loved every second of it. I do mostly landscapes and nature (no wildlife) and have REALLY enjoyed getting to places (the Antelope Canyons of n. AZ, SW Colorado for fall colors, Yosemite in the spring, Great Smokies NP this fall with Michael Reichmann, etc.) I've never seen. I'm trying to be a professional photog but have sold only a few prints. My new 24"-wide printer (Epson 7000) will arrive next week.

Including the printer and both D30 bodies, I have about $17K invested.

Michel26604 · Nov 10, 2001

Age: 27
$4000 (excluding PCs and software)

John Triebe · Nov 10, 2001

Age 58, retired early $12,200 spent so far and a EOS1D on order.

John Triebe

Bob R · Nov 10, 2001

age: 49

Spent about $6000 this year on the D30 and a couple of new L lenses, plus the 28-135IS. Already owned the majority of the lenses and accessories before purchasing my D30 about 6 or 7 months ago. Haven't used my 35 mm equipment as much.

I have spent more on medium format equipment this year than digital....that may change next year depending on whether I go for the 1D or possibly the D30 replacement. But then there is the "new" Contax N1 digital with full frame 6 mp and those awesome Carl Zeiss lenses.....hope it's not vaporware.....

Ron Warren · Nov 10, 2001

Age: 40 Laid off from electronic tech job in May of 98, retrained and currently making twice what I did then. Small business loan. I will be open for business (part time for a few years.) in June of 2002.
Money Spent: $13,000

Since June of 2001: D-30, Canon 17-35L, Canon 50 f/1.4, Canon 100-400IS, Canon 100-2.8 Macro, Canon 28-105, Sigma 15mm fisheye, 550ex, 500W Starlight kit, Epson 1280, Dell laptop, 5 backdrops, etc........
Ron Warren

JamesM · Nov 10, 2001

Since February 2001 - About 8500, including a new desktop, photocopier and a couple of lenses. If I am lucky enough to get the 1D before January 1, add that cost too (and two batteries).

-JM

Ron Warren said:
Age: 40 Laid off from electronic tech job in May of 98, retrained
and currently making twice what I did then. Small business loan.
I will be open for business (part time for a few years.) in June of
2002.
Money Spent: $13,000
Since June of 2001: D-30, Canon 17-35L, Canon 50 f/1.4, Canon
100-400IS, Canon 100-2.8 Macro, Canon 28-105, Sigma 15mm fisheye,
550ex, 500W Starlight kit, Epson 1280, Dell laptop, 5 backdrops,
etc........
Ron Warren

syklab01 · Nov 10, 2001

Age 42, spend 6,500 so far.

William J Fleury · Nov 10, 2001

Age 42, spent about $4200 in the last 12 months, but spent about that the year before too.

LMC54 · Nov 10, 2001

Age: 47
I don't want to know what I spent.
Larry

ometofu said:
Age: 37
Total spending: $11,000.00 US

Chris Maddock · Nov 10, 2001

Namuna said:
Age: 30 (Male)
Spent: ~$3,500...Just getting started! =o)

Thank heavens for that, I was beginning to feel the cheapskate here ;-)

age 38
Spent, also ~$3500 (depending on UKP-USD exchange rate)

KRs
Chris

George Grauke · Nov 10, 2001

yikes! better yet, what the heck do you people do for a living??? and are you hiring?!?

25 - no d30 yet, but about 2k so far (g1 plus 1280, accessories, etc)

seriously, anyone hiring?

regards,

george

ometofu said:
Age: 37
Total spending: $11,000.00 US

Ben Horne · Nov 10, 2001

Profit.

I plan on marketing my prints more aggressively in local shops.... maybe I'll be able to pay off my gear some day. or not.

jeffrey behr said:
...that $647?

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