[Leica] Go ahead, buy that Leica

[Mark Rabiner]

I got a loan for my first Hasselblad and lens and Balcar strobe kit and
Gitzo Tripod using my car for collateral as I  could not afford a big
business loan. It was certainly worth it. It got me starting in pro
photography. Without it it would not have happened. I'm curious what's so
horrible about getting a loan for a needed tool for your profession or very
serious hobby? I did not know it was a no no.


On 12/21/15 10:35 PM, "Doug Herr" <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Jayanand Govindaraj wrote:
> 
>>>> 
> Peter,
> I would agree with you with one major financial caveat (I am also a finance
> professional of over  40 years experience, by the way) - if you can afford it
> without depriving your family of essentials, without taking a hit on basic
> savings,  and most importantly, not on borrowed money. If you have any type of
> short term loan outstanding, pay it off first, it is a much, much better long
> term deal. Use cheaper tools till you can genuinely afford Leica equipment it
> without financial strain.
> <<<
> 
> Mostly agreed.  I'm currently using a cheaper tool but... I'm on the verge of
> selling my Sony and going without until I save the $$$$ for the SL.  No way am
> I using a credit card or any other loan of any kind.
> 
> The Sony's buttons are too many, too small and too close to each other
> especially with winter gloves.  Very frustrating to use.  My 500mm lens is
> also a cheaper tool.  I can tolerate its foibles because its weight and price
> tag are below my upper tolerance limit.
> 
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com
> 
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