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These are the largest big boy purchases[1] I've been thinking about making for a long time.
There's not a ton of stuff out there I'd like to have. But there are a set of a few items that I know I will eventually buy, it's just about getting to the point where I can and it feels right.
They fit into two categories: cars and cameras.
Why a truck? There's been plenty of instances I've had where a truck would have been a much better option than a car. You can't carry any lumber, for example. Or boxes. Anything long, really.
Since we've moved out west I've driven our {car} off-road way more than I probably should of. There have been quite a few sketchy moments. Lots of scrapes.
Point is, I think it's time for a truck.
I think this will be the first medium format camera I buy. I've wanted to get one since photography class in high school. It's definitely at the price point where I could throw the money away and be fine with it, so I think it's about time.
This is going to be the first really nice camera I buy, I think. I've told myself I'll only do it once it feels right, and I've shot enough film to know it's right. That time is probably a few years out.
When is it going to be time to acquire this machine?
I absolutely cannot justify spending $5k on a camera. Especially an old electronic analog one that likely couldn't be fixed were it to break.
But one day I will be able to, at which point I'll snag it. It's something I've wanted since 2017 or so. I will get one one day.
This is completely unnecessary. I've just wanted one since I was in high school, maybe 2015 or so. And I'm going to buy one when it gets to the point where I could set that money on fire and nothing would change.
Last updated Mon Oct 17 2022 in Berkeley, CA
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