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Eric retiring? Heavens.
I have semi-retired. In so much as I am not a photographer by profession anymore. I got fed up with everyone wanted you to sweat blood for no money.
In fact, I start my new job at the end of the month where I will be working as Office Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator for an ecofriendly youth charity based at Findhorn.
I am looking forward to it very much as it will be different but using a lot of my mac based skills for media based promotions as well as working with the volunteers in Russia and south African countries.
As for my photography, I have sold all my Nikon (and Canon) equipment and am now using a Fuji X-Pro 1 with 18-135mm fuji lens, which I find meets all my needs and is a LOT lighter to carry around all day. I have had some terrible back and neck problems which I am sure stem from toting big pro cameras and heavy glass for many years.
Yup. Deregisterd from VAT last month....accountants doing some creative tax calculations as I type. Lol
The truth is that professional photography has changed for all of us. I never did work for the general public only commercial work as general public want everything immediately and at unrealistic prices. Never done a wedding or personal portraits. I did quite a few corporate portraits but it never fired me. I remember being asked once to photograph a group of solicitors. "What's your hourly rate?" They asked. ‣150/hour" I replied. "That's high!" They exclaimed. " You started it!" I replied........didn't get the job. Lol.
I feel much the same about heavy pro gear ...and am starting to sell items. I have the Fuji XT for colour and a converted XE1 for IR together with 3lenses...the whole kit is lighter than a D3 body!
But I have to say I have been seduced by the feel of the D750. The extra deep hand grip make it easier to hand hold and with a weight no more than the D7000 it's a tempting option to consider before a I sell ALL my Fx lenses.
Good luck with the new job. I too have started a new job....revamping our garden.....hard work!
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Eric