jonbrach wrote:
I see tons of average golfers using the most expensive golf clubs and non race car drivers driving expensive cars and non musicians listening to expensive audio equipment and many people who buy way more computer than they need...why should it be different or a surprise that people spend 3000 dollars on a camera even if they aren\'t pros?
and what EXACTLY is wrong with any of that? if you can do it, why not? where\'s the harm? the truth is many \"amateurs\", be it car enthusiasts, audiophiles, golfers, or photographers, are actually MORE passionate about their hobbies than their professional counterparts. Are they as good as the professionals? Almost always not. But that doesn\'t mean they can\'t try. Do you love your job? I mean, really LOVE your job? Hobbyists spend a lot of money, time and effort devoted to a particular interest because they want to, not because they have to. They don\'t have to get that perfect shot to pay the bills.
I think people are being a bit presumptuous, cynical, and perhaps even a bit jealous when they assume \"amateurs\" who buy very expensive \"toys\" are inadequate, not very knowledgeable consumers with an inferiority complex.
And let\'s be honest. If everyone on this forum had the means to comfortable and responsibly purchase the best out there, be it cameras, golf gear, cars, etc...why WOULDN\'T you? Because that gear should only be reserved for the \"pros\"?
AND besides, what do you make of the pimply 20 something year old \"pro\" who shoots the same staged goofy family portrait at places like \"The Picture Place\"? Should I feel guilty that I have better equipment than their rebel xti with a kit lens?
That being said, i am one of those \"amateurs\" with a 1DX, 5DIII, an audiophile stereo, and some nice cars (which I also track). But I don\'t golf
-c
Aug 01, 2012 at 07:01 PM
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