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markta said:
I'm sure married members on here have loads of techniques for telling the missus.
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What have your techniques been from getting kit past the other half, whilst keeping your body parts intact? (or your wallet)
 
Not my idea, so i can't vouch for its effectiveness, but one that maybe worth passing on anyway:
She only ever sees one big white lens at a time - therefore there is only one big white lens.
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(I don't think I could get away with it - I have 38 big white lenses!)
 
I actually bought a lot of my kit on several holidays to America.

So the classic line of "The pound is good to the dollar, think how much WE'RE saving" worked a treat!

The other one is getting to the collection depot before she even notices the postie has been ;)

Also, purchased my 17-70mm in the same week our son was born .... the classic "Think of all the lovely baby photos I can take with some good glass" line worked a treat! Which, to be fair, I have taken several thousand images of him with that lens .... many of which are framed about the house .... so she can see value for money ;)

For the brave ..... try .... "I go to work. I make money. It's my money. I will spend it how I want!"

Warning ... if you try this, make sure your testicles are out of handbag swining range ;)

Anth.
 
Have given up on trying to get one past my missus as SHE is the one that is telling me to buy more t the moment. Brought a Sigma 10-20mm last month because she wanted to try one.

Now she is after either a 300 or 400mm L lens to get the shots I am currently getitng with my Sigma 120-400!!!!!

The only thing wrong with this is that it now costs twice as much as she wants everything I have got.
 
Luckily i can put my kit through my business, so even the stuff i buy goes through the business! ;)
 
Well, on the whole considering a new dSLR I last night mentioned to the missus that spending £450 on a camera might be a bit excessive,

"WHAT?!?!" she says, "How will you take nice pictures of Harrison?!?!" (our Son)

"Oh, if you insist then"

:p

edit: oh another good tactic. Buy her some limited edition 'hot pink' GHD's (yea I was like whatever as well), and you'll have a new lens in no time
 
Perfect solution - Dont get married.

*Kicks back & places legs, crossed, on the table, with a smirk on his face*
 
I bought a 40D and she saw how much that was and didnt mutter a word....now I have a 1D and she hasnt a clue that they are different, or in fact that I spend a shed load more cash.
And she just sees a lens in my bag, so far doesnt ask why so many or how much they cost so lets just hope it stays that way.
 
Little Man said:
Perfect solution - Dont get married.

*Kicks back & places legs, crossed, on the table, with a smirk on his face and a copy of 'hustler' in one hand*
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corrected ;) :p
 
"If I buy this "L" lens now, it will be my last purchase"..... You see this is the best lens from Canon.

Worked the first time, but didn't the second time.
 
You all married the wrong people! I cant believe you have to justify purchases to the other half!

With anything I buy its "Look what I just bought!" Her reply is either cool giz a go or "Ah, theres nice for you dear!".

Works both ways, I dont care what she buys either, I guess thats how we ended up with 5 ferrets and how I lost my garden shed to them :lol:
 
magpieant said:
Hmmmmmm ... I have to ask ..... is Little Man your name or the reason you never got married???

(only joking ;) )

Anth
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:lol::lol::lol::lol:

I did have a slight prob getting the 600L past he wife but after a few weeks of dropping hints she told me to get it since we had the cash or i would prob never be able to afford it again (it was ordered within the hour :thumbs:) now we need a bigger car to fit the suitcases and the lens in the boot :thinking:
 
I promise I'll not buy any new stuff next year. I promise I'll not buy any new stuff next year. I promise I'll not buy any new stuff next year. I promise I'll not buy any new stuff next year. I promise I'll not buy any new stuff next year. I promise I'll not buy any new stuff next year........

rinse and repeat.
 
Buying my camera cost me a holiday....

I thought you had no money and that's why we couldn't go away... well i've just checked my savings and I've got enough now... Tell you what, let's go away for the weekend and if I buy a decent camera we'll get some nice pics.
 
I just mention what I Would like to buy, the severity of the raised eyebrow lets me know if I have a chance, a slim chance or F*** all chance..........:D
 
Never mention buying , just do it , she has no idea what I buy generally until she sees the boxes at top of the stairs ready to put in the loft ;) . Heh I have worked hard for 41 years , I dont seek permission to spend my money :lol:
 
Whats it got to do with the other half?:lol:

If anybody has a problem just add up their hairdressers bill for the year and dont fall for....well i have to look good for your dear...do you want me going out a mess?:nono:
 
My last big purchase I mentioned just before I was about to buy when the mrs had just got home from a heavy friday night down the pub after work. A few days later my shiny 70-200 2.8 IS turned up. The conversation went something along the lines of

"New lens? You didn't mention anything to me about it. How much did that set you back?"

"£950 (Thanks Kerso and Canon cashback :thumbs:), I told you on Friday what I was going to get, and besides I need it for weddings, it'll pay for itself"

"Did you? I'd had a few to drink and can't remember. £950 is a ridiculous amount to spend without telling me"

"I did tell you. You were fine about it on Friday"

"Really? Oh, OK , Sorry. Well I suppose it's bought now and if you need it for work then it'll pay for itself"

I just need to get to work on the 16-35 2.8 now. The 5D slipped in to the house via the backdoor and when it was noticed for some reason it only cost the same as a 30D. Now why couldn't VISA see it that way?
 
My new 17-70 arrived about 2 days before our recent holiday.
"You haven't been spending more money on lenses again have you?" she asked when she saw it.
"No love, I promise"
"Where did it come from then?"
"You know Andy Fozzy, the guy on the photographic forum I talk to a lot. Well it's his, he bought it a while ago and he thinks it's suffering from back focus issues..don't worry yourself with what that is, I'll explain later. Anyway, he asked me if I could take a few shots with it whilst we are away on holiday and see if it works properly on my camera. If it does, we know it's his camera at fault, rather than the lens. I will be posting it back to him as soon as we get back"
The Sigma box is now hidden behind all of my other boxes so out of sight, out of mind....;);)

Day off today, playing golf with my new golf clubs (which turned up at work on Tuesday)...transferred all the old head covers off of my old clubs so it's very difficult to work out that they are actually new until you pull one out of the bag and see the shiney red graphite shaft (the others had black shafts!) I think the new matching bag will give the game away when it turns up tomorrow though....:(:(:(:(
 
I'm currently considering using:

When you think what we're spending on the new extension and kitchen, the Siggy 150 macro is peanuts!
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:D
 
lookup said:
I'm currently considering using:

"When you think what we're spending on the new extension and kitchen, the Siggy 150 macro is peanuts!"



:D
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One assumes you haven't been married long?
:nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::lol::lol::lol:
 
Mines pretty good really, although she wasn't best pleased when I said I wanted to upgrade my year old D40 to a D300. Kept saying "but you've only had it for 1 year!" so pointed out I was selling it for not far off what I paid for it. Then came the question of the cost of the D300 - which I only admitted over MSN so I was in a different building :P

After a short discussion she said if I like I can put it on her credit card so I don't have to wait for my expenses to be paid at the end of the month before I can afford it.

She's awesome really :D Although I think she was still in a good mood after I gave her to go ahead to have our bedroom pulled apart, re-plastered, decorated, re-carpeted and new wardrobes :P

You all married the wrong people! I cant believe you have to justify purchases to the other half!
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It's not really justification, its more a courtesy.
 
the other half likes using the camera, so i just have to convince her it is best to get one:p
 
fabs said:
My wife has a horse. No matter what I spend, she spends more...! :D
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My wife to be has 2 and a half, (the half is a blind and deaf shetland pony she rescued, does that count as one?!) currently up in Co Durham until we find a suitable field down here.

I have been quite lucky up to know, she is very good at not asking how much, and sometimes telling me "just go buy what your after, then I don't have to keep hearing how great it is and how you'd love it!". Although I think this is fast about to stop. She mentioned something about saving for the wedding and honeymoon.......
 
Rob.7wood said:
My wife to be has 2 and a half, (the half is a blind and deaf shetland pony she rescued, does that count as one?!) currently up in Co Durham until we find a suitable field down here.
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Unfortunately the shetland still has to be fed and looked after, and don't think it eats only half as much as the other 2! :D And with 2 and a half horses you should be well in credit. :naughty:

I have been quite lucky up to know, she is very good at not asking how much, and sometimes telling me "just go buy what your after, then I don't have to keep hearing how great it is and how you'd love it!". Although I think this is fast about to stop. She mentioned something about saving for the wedding and honeymoon.......[/QUOTE]

Oh dear. :shake: :lol:
 
I always get "Surely you don't need another lens, you need to get a new car because I hate yours".

But I like my car and new lenses, so there is no competition. Just one of the many benefits of not living together!

My ex was worse though, she worked at my bank and was always checking my account and asking questions...
 
If i need to I'll try the "there is this really great lens, that would make our honeymoon pipcs look great...." line :lol:

Why the "oh dear"? haha
 
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