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Canon has released another digital SLR: EOS 1Ds Mark III  With a 21.1MP full frame senor, CF and SD memory card compatibility, ISO 50-3200, and built in CMOS cleaning this camera instantly jumped onto my wish list to join its smaller brother the EOS 1D Mark III that I reviewed below. But with a MSRP of $8000 I don't think I'll be purchasing this camera anytime soon. Although I have to admit that the thought of selling the kids did cross my mind! ;) Just kidding, of course. But honestly, if there is someone out there with $8,000 burning a hole in their pocket, feel free to ship this camera to me. I'll provide a lifetime of free portraiture in return. I know everybody hated word problems in math class, but let’s take a look:
You purchase the Canon 1Ds Mark III for Joe at $8000 from a reputable photography store such as B&H . Joe provides free photography services for life of the purchaser (and immediate family). If the purchaser used a reputable professional photographer you could expect to pay $350 for a sitting fee plus another $250 dollars for a moderately priced print package.
To be conservative we’ll say that you would get your sittings two times per year. One at the beginning of summer (when the kids are ending school or even graduating) and one around Christmas for your holiday photo cards.
Breakdown:
($350 sitting fee + $250 print package) x 2 sittings per year = $1200 annual photography investment
$8000 camera purchase for Joe/$1200 annual photography investment = 6.7 years
Your photography investment would pay for itself in less than 7 years. In fact by the end of the 7th year you will be ahead by $400, 8th year $1600, 10th year $4000, etc. And if your life exceeds 30 years from the initial purchase your savings would be $28,000. And this doesn’t account for inflation. Now that's a smoking good deal isn't it?  Simply click the Contact Me link in the menu to the left or click here to notify me of your purchase intentions. I'll promptly forward the necessary shipping information to you. :)
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