Did you guys ever calculate how much have you spent on the system (body, lens, flash, etc). I'm an extremely newbie (exactly 1 month of owning a DSLR), so far have only added a zoom lens, a prime lens, additional 2GB CF card and a wireless remote controller. Total spent about RM4k+ only.

Have a few things hope to add on to the system such as flash and better lens.

i spent around 2.7k.

400D + 50mm + kit lens

me even less!
2190...the initial price...
hahahha...
d40 + kit lens...
no tele...no prime...not even filter yet....
soon!

not yet spend more , got my D80 set + crumpler bag + tripod + extra 2gb SD + blower + cleaning cloth + screen protector...

i think close to 5K liao....

VR lens....hmm...wait...

everything? everything? 5-8k exc freebies of 50/1.4 and manfrotto 190

Well, I think some of the sifu here must have spent more than RM10k for all those nice lenses.

i spend RM2.9K...to get 400D, kit lens, 1 small bag, 1 big bag, 2GB 80X CF, blower, UV filter

longg timeee agooo.. (2003/2004)



now thinking of either 30d or 5d

so far bout 3k
350D + extra batter + charger
kit lens + 70-300mm lens + 50mm f1.8 lens
and bag, and CF.

it still counting~

3.5k
400D, warranty, uv lens

yea, you spent quite alot oso right?

comfirm la he is a pro photographer

I'm still missing out on a 70-200 F2.8L and a 300/400mm f4L lens

About 7k so far

still need to BBB the SB-800, and few other lens (telephoto & landscape)...

But first, lets see if the rumors on 11th May is true!! (Nikon)

This post has been edited by wlcling: May 7 2007, 08:18 PM

wats diz? show off thread?

what rumors is coming out from nikon can elaborate?

i'm not too sure as well, but heard it off another forum... not sure if i can post the link here though..

where is ur 105mm?

no la, just for anyone to express how far behind are they.

Well, I believe that almost everyone, if not everyone, is behind one of my friends. He has easily spent RM100k on his camera system, including a 5d, 20d, 3, 70-300 DO, several L lenses, tilt and shift, and god knows what else in the past few months.

my personal aim is my dad. f4,f5,d70s, 135DC,80-200AFS,etc... envious...

but 100k! lols, thats alot of money.

wah show off thread. okie here's mine.

nikon FM10 with kit kense used - rm 300

your pants on fire or not ah?

d40 oso downgraded? honestly, i wanna buy a fm2! anyone got?

Canon 30D - RM4.2K
Canon 50mm - RM0.28K
Canon EF 17-40L RM2.5K
Canon EF 135L RM3.2
Canon 580EX RM1.6

SO CHEAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

About a week ago a shop in Penang quoted me 580EX (not 580EX II) for RM1620 and the boss said can still further reduce the price if really interested. I didn't buy it because wanted to wait for the 580EX II pricing first.

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Added on May 8, 2007, 8:20 amMy intention for starting this thread is not for showing off. It is because after reading a Hong Kong camera forum which has a similar topic, the newbies in the forum actually have a sort of idea of what to spend and what not to. I actually learnt a lot from that forum and hope to give some idea to our newbie here the same idea too.

This post has been edited by macg: May 8 2007, 08:20 AM

you ppl really rich ler..

i still dun have Lowepro bag (using old SLR back now ), manfrotto tripod (which model to get huh ?) as well external flash (430Ex or 580Ex II ?? )

Well, it is sometimes depends on what you need and prepare to spend. To be honest, I'm not using Lowepro either but a backpack given to me during my camera purchase and a cheapskate tripod because I like its light-weightness. As for the flash unit, its an useful item if most of the photos are indoor and it will also improve your outdoor potrait photos too.

My 300D Cost RM 2999 on 2005, very easy payment @ senq.

main DSLR is no way return oredi..you cannot forever stay with kitlens only when your poison get deeper you will understand the feeling of " " ...

Unless at certain point you can totally cut and sell all your stuff..probally that will alot you get back about 60-70% of total $$ you spend...

Lens value is always there

Ps : I am also a few months newbie

I've already spent more than RM1.5k on dSLR accessories and I don't even have a dSLR yet.

This post has been edited by CompMac: May 8 2007, 11:29 AM

I use those bags you find at Children's dept to put milk bottles. BOught a big one from Jusco. Lots of compartments , just the not that well padded but taken care via a thick and soft t shirt which acts to protect my camera body + lens during light drizzle.

to be honest , the investment on other accessories are those which are seldom accounted for. e.g. Dry Cabinet , Cleaning kit , CPLs , Bags , memory , etc

10K .... include whatever thinks needed for my photography use like HDD transfer (PD70X), batteries, tripod, lenses, flash, bags...

RM4.3k, SGD70, SGD65, SGD 45, SGD 15.
30D kit, 2GB Sandisk Extreme III, Lowepro Photorunner, Hoya 58mm polarising filter, Hoya 58mm UV filter.

This post has been edited by User61: May 11 2007, 08:43 PM

i have a question, how come dslr has higher chance to get fungus and pns / prosumer dont have to worry such problem at all??

i guess its just the mechanics of the lens allowing minuteminuteminute particles to enter

Well, for DSLR you tend to have more than 1 lens , leaving it unutilised. I doubt there would be any difference in fungus growth as both has machanical and optical elements.

now to think about it, actually i heard about prosumers having fungus as well..

i think it has to do with the type of users and the pace of prosumers:-
a) Less fussy users (at least in general comparison with d/SLR users). Maybe its there, but no one really notices anyway. Maybe when the time comes, you'd rather buy a new one anyway than getting it cleaned <-- if its possible?

b) by the time the fungus is really noticeable, the prosumer could most likely be in the bin anyway, outclassed by a newer model.. haha

it's a never ending story..as your skill getting better you will find len you have have limitation so time to upgrade the one according to your need and can sactisfy you...

Bring your gear out more in the sun and you won't have to worry about fungus. I keep my gears inside the car boot parked under the hot sun and no fungus will ever be able to breed or live. No need dry cabinet. I got one on the move.

not scared your car get jacked?

I parked inside the company car park. So no worries about it being jacked. Furthermore, it's a 5 year old Wira and didn't wash for a long time. I don't think the thief would even bother to break in.

@compmac
LOL ! thats a good place to keep your camera , I have a 10 year old wira that looks like old junk also scared

I wouldn't leave sensitive plastic stuff in hot places for long...
The reason being that everytime plastic expands and then later contracts (hot day, later cold night), it may not return to its original shape. Maybe just a few microns off but could possibly affect the lens elements' alignment.

yes, the condition inside the car boot is quite exteme.
esp the long time unwashed type
the dirt n dust also is another factor to consider

For me, it's the BBB virus at work:

My Olympus gear:

E-330 + kit 14-45mm lens + lots of freebies -> S$2000 (when just launched early 2006)
ZD 35mm macro f/3.5 -> S$340
Z OM 50mm f/1.8 -> S$67
ZD 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 -> S$765
ZD 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 -> S$220 (sold off at S$60 depreciation, after 1 year)
ZD 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 -> S$1610
Vivitar Series 1 manual focus 70-210mm f/2.8-4 ->S$136
FL-50 flash -> S$550
Sunpak 383 Super flash -> S$150
Spyder 2 Express -> S$150
No-name brand lousy slave flash -> S$60
Lowepro Slingshot 200AW bag -> S$85
Misc stuff like extra mem card and filters, caps, hoods, spare battery-> S$200

Total: S$6203

I've often wondered why couldn't I have just bought a S$600-1000 prosumer and be just as happy with it..?

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Added on May 13, 2007, 12:56 pmAdd in one more thing: petrol exhaust fumes. It's corrosive to plastics.

This post has been edited by cjtune: May 13 2007, 12:56 PM

Actually, the temperature inside the car boot is much lower than in the car itself. Furthermore, cameras are tested to be kept at up to 65C which is not reachable inside the car boot. Coupled with being kept inside a Lowepro bag, I'm convinced there will be no problem. One more thing, I don't think smoke from the exhaust should leak into the car boot. If it does, you'd better get your car checked.

The car boot is one heck of a place to keep your gears. I hope their lifespan isn't seriously affected!

will hot weather spoil the camera pula?

OK... if you feel it's safe in your car boot... only you will know its condition.

If you have a DSLR inside your car boot I think it will be stolen before it even reaches its highest operation temperature, which is between 40-45 degrees Celcius

Note that when stolen, it's still considered a 'hot' item (thief has to dispose of it ASAP for money).

Well, if you park your car in a public place, I don't recommend leaving anything expensive inside the car boot. Furthermore, the storage and operation temperature of any equipment is different. Storage temperature usually can be at least 20C higher than operation temperature. Therefore, no worries of putting any equipment like laptops or cameras in the boot.

I put my gears in the car boot because I park inside the vicinity of my company. No worries of them being jacked. There is no problem with my gears after doing this for countless of times and they are already about 4 years old and working great!

Still calculating my budget.....