Damien Demolder
Tharg the Mighty
Reged: 22/08/2001
Posts: 1055
Loc: Essex born and badly-bred
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With the general squeeze on disposable income, brought about by the price of pretty much everything going up, some of us are having to look quite closely at what we spend our money on. Essential items tend not to suffer, but those that we can do without are set to get the chop.
While retail sales are suffering across the country, the photo industry predicts that DSLR sales are set to grow significantly - and Canon is even building to new factory to cope with the demand. This made me wonder under which heading photography comes - essential or not. For me, no matter what happens in my life I anticipate that I'd still have to be taking pictures. I really can't imagine life without photography. Can you?
Head to the home page to vote on the question Is photography an essential part of your life?
Thanks for taking part.
Damien
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Zou
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 05/02/2007
Posts: 2154
Loc: Edinburgh
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Yes, as in one form or another it is part of who I am.
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Zou's Flickr Page
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Dave_Cox
old'n'grumpy
Reged: 12/07/2006
Posts: 3236
Loc: somewhere in Sussex
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Definitely. Keeps me sane and makes sure that I get out for some exercise at least once a week! Plus I enjoy the whole artistic process..
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Growing old disgracefully!
http://snapper56.deviantart.com/gallery/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dave2006/
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OneTen
'Two Breakfasts'
Reged: 23/06/2003
Posts: 2661
Loc: Devon
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Absolutely. I've haven't been able to do much photography for the last three weeks and already I'm starting to slump, anxiety and depression and all that. I'm going out now to get a fix.
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sey
nag picker
Reged: 22/12/2004
Posts: 2921
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yes, for over 40 years.
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sey
"sometimes a brain is more important than a fancy camera" - Philip Greenspun
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Mojo_66
Rain Kat
Reged: 25/05/2006
Posts: 3416
Loc: Lancs
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Oh aye, couldn't imagine being without it. I love film, but digital means technically unless you print a lot of photos it doesn't really cost anything to shoot.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/mojo_black/
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FujiSigmaNolta
I can pan!
Reged: 21/06/2005
Posts: 1536
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With the general squeeze on disposable income, brought about by the price of pretty much everything going up, some of us are having to look quite closely at what we spend our money on. Essential items tend not to suffer, but those that we can do without are set to get the chop.
While retail sales are suffering across the country, the photo industry predicts that DSLR sales are set to grow significantly - and Canon is even building to new factory to cope with the demand. This made me wonder under which heading photography comes - essential or not. For me, no matter what happens in my life I anticipate that I'd still have to be taking pictures. I really can't imagine life without photography. Can you?
Head to the home page to vote on the question Is photography an essential part of your life?
Thanks for taking part.
Damien
Yes absolutely. As for my spending in photography, I have learned to spend only whenever necessary and make the best out of my 'outdated' gear.I have not felt the need to upgrade for years until recently (as I am almost cornered into doing it) and even so I'm expecting that my upgrade will give me years of use.
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Regards,
Luis
My Flickr mess
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TheFatControlleR
Moronic turd-burglar in-chief, h'apparently...
Reged: 24/04/2001
Posts: 11815
Loc: Not here, it's rubbish...
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Not really. It's something I've drifted in and out of for 30-odd years.
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TheFatControlleR
And so, my fellow Benchists: ask not what your bench can do for you - ask what you can do for your bench... Ben Chism
Live fat, die young, and leave a self-basting corpse for the burn up...
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Rhys
Sasquatch
Reged: 15/01/2004
Posts: 3372
Loc: York (home of the speedbump)
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I voted yes as well, my desk is cluttered with camera stuff, I trip over monopods and tripods on my way to bed, I have a camera next to my bed and several in my cupboard. When I'm out and about I'm always looking at things with a view to photograph them (even if I only have my cameraphone with me). Glad I have a digi now - film is too expensive to snap away with.
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NRIPN (Officially Nuts..)
RGMP.co.uk (My Website.. getting there at last.)
Benchinistas.org.uk The home of Benchism
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parisian
Over the hill and far away...
Reged: 10/02/2002
Posts: 7757
Loc: Môn mam cymru
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yes, for over 40 years.
Huh! youngster 
51 and rising.
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Hells pensioner - born to be mild
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Dave_Cox
old'n'grumpy
Reged: 12/07/2006
Posts: 3236
Loc: somewhere in Sussex
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I trip over monopods and tripods on my way to bed,
Because there three keen photographers in my family, I have to empty the car boot before going shopping for large items - it normally has two tripods, monopods, walking boots etc in it!
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Growing old disgracefully!
http://snapper56.deviantart.com/gallery/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dave2006/
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deddard
member
Reged: 11/03/2008
Posts: 135
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It's certainly getting that way.
I've been away from slr photography for a while, but a recent purchase has rekindled the passion.
In a world where everything is doom and gloom, we can literally focus on the good stuff.
Just yesterday I used my new Sigma 180 Macro on some flowers and was like a kid with a new toy - trying to keep still for 40 seconds exposure all added to the fun.
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mjc7uk
Am I banned yet?
Reged: 08/07/2006
Posts: 2867
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I vote no!
As it is not necessary an essential part of my life, but I do value the enjoyment of using photography to pass time at times...
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The Nikonboy is back...
We can't stand about here doing nothing. People will think we're workmen. - Spike Milligan.
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KevP
newbie
Reged: 27/09/2005
Posts: 12
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For sure!
It gives me an output that would otherwise fester inside me and boil over.
It gives me a reason to get out and exercise, it makes me 'see' things rather than just look at them, and it allows me to express a side of me I'm too withdrawn to show normally.
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Madhouseof5
newbie
Reged: 17/06/2008
Posts: 11
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Absolutely, especially as I have 2 young sons and another on the way, I would hate to look back on their younger years and be sad I didn't take enough photo's to caputure their innocence, mischieviousness and downright cuteness, afterall, it doesn't last long! That's what I love about digital photography, it can be fairly cheap. I don't print many shots but keep them all on disks (backup) so the opportunity is always there when the cash is flowing more easily. I am really glad that this is one hobby I can continue, even when money is tight.
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Hotblack
Dead Horse Flogger
Reged: 07/03/2006
Posts: 7463
Loc: Upstairs in the spare room.
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In one word - Yes.
With a good camera and lenses I don't see the need to 'upgrade' any time soon. Photography has become such a part of me I can't see me ever not doing it. It's a superb stress and depression buster (most of the tme).
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Cheers
David
David J White Photography
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alanS
Dr Dust
Reged: 30/09/2005
Posts: 3724
Loc: Up North, England.
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Luckily I don't need to worry too much about money so it's only my in built morality and sense that cost is not worth that limit my spending and as I don't smoke and hardly drink I allow myself a little treat now and again.
Don't sales of some luxuries actually increase in hard times?
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Alan's defence lawyer claimed that "Booze played no part in his typo's."
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Learning
Ethelred the Ill-Named
Reged: 26/09/2006
Posts: 2463
Loc: Nottingham
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No, but it is very desirable.
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Done&rundleCams
Senior Member
Reged: 20/12/2001
Posts: 16869
Loc: Vancouver, BC
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... Photography IS MY LIFE  ......  ........ 
Lifeless in Vancouver
Jack
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Life is a Photo-op
MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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El Sid
Going potty
Reged: 14/04/2003
Posts: 9541
Loc: Sussex-by-the-Sea
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Essential? No. Pleasurable?, Enjoyable? Yes, most of the time (except when PS drivers me nuts by not doing something the way I want.... )
I used to be an avid photographer in the '80s then I drifted away from it for a long time before the bug bit again. Doubtless if I drift again I would find something else to do.
Mind you there are times when I feel I'm a little too avid about it........ 
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Nigel
Completely BSRIPN
ElSid Gallery
A camera in the hand is more fun than one in the cupboard........
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