My daughter returned to college this morning and last night I got this question...
"Dad, when I took your other camera (30D plus Tamron 17-50) to Miami last time I was home it took such good pictures. Do you mind if I borrow it when I go back to school tomorrow?"
Question 1 - could any father here say no to this question?
Question 2 - is it now gone forever?
Question 3 - if the answer to 2 is yes, can I now declare it to be next Christmases present hence nothing under the tree for her on 12/25/2009?
I really love that Tamron lens and I generally do not drink in the morning but my Budweiser is being diluted as I type
John Power wrote:
My daughter returned to college this morning and last night I got this question...
"Dad, when I took your other camera (30D plus Tamron 17-50) to Miami last time I was home it took such good pictures. Do you mind if I borrow it when I go back to school tomorrow?"
Question 1 - could any father here say no to this question?
No, you can't...and the only answer is---YES !
Question 2 - is it now gone forever?
Yes, it's final, no return.
And be prepared she might ask something else later when she's home next time, the 85/1.2 etc...
Question 3 - if the answer to 2 is yes, can I now declare it to be next Christmases present hence nothing under the tree for her on 12/25/2009?
Maybe....but you can put something under the tree for yourself....
I really love that Tamron lens and I generally do not drink in the morning but my Budweiser is being diluted as I type
You should be pround of your girl of having interest at photography.
My daughter never touchs my photo-gears, if she aked for something, I would be very happy, but she does love her G10 though...
Weight and size are a real issue for kids. I think 19 is still a kid isn't it? I think the 30D is a good introduction into DSLRs because while it is more bulky than the typical digicam, it is not so big and heavy that it is just a PITA to carry (like my 1DSMK2 and 70-200 2.8).
Seriously, I let my high school and college age kids borrow my camera gear all the time, 5 or 1 series, L lenses. They need to learn to take care of expensive items, and they can do much more damage with their cars.
John Power wrote:
My daughter returned to college this morning and last night I got this question...
"Dad, when I took your other camera (30D plus Tamron 17-50) to Miami last time I was home it took such good pictures. Do you mind if I borrow it when I go back to school tomorrow?"
Question 1 - could any father here say no to this question?
Question 2 - is it now gone forever?
Question 3 - if the answer to 2 is yes, can I now declare it to be next Christmases present hence nothing under the tree for her on 12/25/2009?
I really love that Tamron lens and I generally do not drink in the morning but my Budweiser is being diluted as I type...Show more →
As a bartender in my youth, I was quite used to people crying in their beer. What ticked me off was when they complained it was too salty afterward.
My daughter is almost 40, and shows no interest in photography. So no worries there.
Send her off with the kit, and consider it tuition in the school of hard knocks, knowing you will just have to buy another lens. Consider both total losses. I just bought a 17-50 (should be here tomorrow) but it is a Nikon mount. Sorry I can't help.
John Power wrote:
Question 1 - could any father here say no to this question?
Question 2 - is it now gone forever?
Question 3 - if the answer to 2 is yes, can I now declare it to be next Christmases present hence nothing under the tree for her on 12/25/2009?
1. not me
2. maybe, look at it as an opportunity
3. no
John Power wrote:
Weight and size are a real issue for kids. I think 19 is still a kid isn't it? I think the 30D is a good introduction into DSLRs because while it is more bulky than the typical digicam, it is not so big and heavy that it is just a PITA to carry (like my 1DSMK2 and 70-200 2.8).
Don't let her hear you call her that. When I was that age I had been a soldier for 18 months, and had volunteered to be a paratrooper. Felt like a man, but you grow up quick in the forces. Did go on to serve six years in the army, 5 as a para.
I guess you have lost the gear though, as dads we are suckers for the children especially daughters. Mine have grown up, it is grandchildren now, you have that delight to come. Jack
And how you hate to see them grow up. I will be the first to admit it makes me miserable at times since nothing is more important to normal parents than their children. But when they start taking your DSLRs you just have to accept it.
My daughter has my 20D (via my son who had it first) and my son has my 30D.
They also have various lenses that were also mine altho they're both serious
enough now to have invested in their own lenses, flashes ,etc. Both are good,
responsible and talented kids and both took high school courses in photgraphy with A Series Canon bodies/FD lenses (mostly mine and some I bought for them) ergo had more knowledge than most kids in their early to mid twenties. I'm happy to have done this for them and hope they continue with photography throughout their lives
and pass on their enthusiasm to their children.
