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EvilOne
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Thought I would stop by and see what's going on. Activity is slow as expected.. I viewed some threads but was not able to offer any help to those issues.. At least the lights are still on. Looking back over the years , this forum was the source of many happy days.

Bill

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Hike Pics
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As soon as spring gets here I plan on getting the cameras out again. It has been very damp, dull and dreary here for months. Maybe I'll have another camera by then as well.

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EvilOne
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I just charged up two batteries for my A77. Coming here inspired me to re engage. Snow is falling and its cold and miserable outside, but playing with the Camera made for a fun day.

Bill

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EvilOne
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I was looking at New gear over the last few days, and cant find the justification to up grade. Ive viewed offerings from upgrades and I'm fortunate enough Not to be able to see any reason to do so. LOL

Ive always been a lover of " Stuff ". not sure if its my age or some other motivation.\ that has diminished my desire for more stuff to play with.

Bill

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Hike Pics
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Same as you, Bill. IF photography was my #1 passion and IF I was financially able, I would want the latest and greatest. IF I was getting paid for my work then I might want the latest and greatest.

My newest (big) cameras are Sony A3000, A390, C3 and Canon 550D. They are not very new by any definition but they have enough quality and features to keep me going and growing for a while yet.

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EvilOne
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Well Wes,

When I was working.. the last time I collected a pay check was 20 years ago.. I had plenty of expendable income.. Today WE, ( My Wife and I are very comfortable ) being married 53 years makes my priorities focused on her future without me more so than toys. Its what you do at my age. I still like stuff, but I'm not as hungry as I once was for stuff. If my photography was not giving me the feed back I needed, I would upgrade.. At my age, I'm enjoying the fruits of 55 years of photography and the 80,000 keepers Ive collected. Pets, Horses, children , grandchildren, vacations, everyone went into the bank and now they are paying dividends in priceless memories.

I think lots of older members are in this same boat.

Bill

My Latest Toy.

Still like stuff and BTW.. I bought my wife a New car ( last summer ) the week before I bought this one for me.. No car payments.

Bill

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Asla
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EvilOne wrote:

Thought I would stop by and see what's going on. Activity is slow as expected.. I viewed some threads but was not able to offer any help to those issues.. At least the lights are still on. Looking back over the years , this forum was the source of many happy days.

Bill

Hi!

I have to admit that I didn't made even one exposure last year with my A200... Maybe it is time to load batteries and mske few photos...

A s l a

EvilOne
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Asla wrote:

EvilOne wrote:

Thought I would stop by and see what's going on. Activity is slow as expected.. I viewed some threads but was not able to offer any help to those issues.. At least the lights are still on. Looking back over the years , this forum was the source of many happy days.

Bill

Hi!

I have to admit that I didn't made even one exposure last year with my A200... Maybe it is time to load batteries and mske few photos...

A s l a

It just might be the right time to re-engage with your photography

Bill

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