Already have installed a lens 'shield' and a neat aftermarket lens cover that turns shut to cover the lens.
There are lots of rocks in the Holler and I am a feller so maybe ...
In reality, I was buying 'used' Olympus Stylus 780 cameras and they were dropping like flies.
It seems there was an electronic component in them that was failing due to age not use.
I liked those because the shutter speed was quick and the photo quality was excellent.
But for what I was spending on those cameras and with failure rate (I had 2 fail on my last trip) I could have bought a TG-7.
So I did and being one that always likes a backup, I bought a backup.
FWIW, I've been completely out of debt (including my property) since 1992 when I turned 40.
I live a simple life in a simple house, have been able to invest prudently over the years and have been blessed abundantly by God.
I came from a very poor family that was considered poor white trash when I was growing up.
Matter of fact, the local Ford dealer (small town) would not sell my parents a new car because he did not think they were 'worthy'.
My last six car/truck purchases (some were new) I paid cash for - and they weren't Fords!
When you don't have much growing up, you don't need much when you get older.
As I have said before, I could buy probably any motorcycle out there I wanted (seriously considered a Motus) but I like ST1100s.
There's nothing 'new' out there that really flips any switches for me except the Mandello.
And after Donk's trouble with his, that cured me of that one!
I'd much rather pay a little more and get exactly what I want than pay a little less and get less than I want.
) who kept (lack of) things hidden from us growing up. Boring details aside, Dad is a quite impressive rags-to-riches story, and I hope to grow up one day and follow his example. I do live an exceptionally frugal life personally -- the creator tools, such as cameras, computers, lighting, etc. and most motorcycles are very spendy and state of the art because they are part of side businesses I run. And while I use them on rare occasion for fun/learning, the personal use items are rather inexpensive... $1500 ST1100, and $500 10yo mirrorless Fujifilm camera. Not because I have to, but rather it keeps me grounded and frees up more funds to spend in the service of others. That said, I don't begrudge anyone for spending money the way they do. I too have been abundantly blessed by God and strive to never forget my humble roots.
