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said by bjl :We went shopping yesterday while trying to get out of the heat (102 in the shade; up to 122 in the sun) and came home with this. My wife says it's my anniversary (Oct 14) & birthday (Oct 6) present. I wonder how long she's going to make me wait to open it.  Picture was taken with my old S230. That camera has been good to me over the past 5 years. my wife still won't let me open this. I feel like I'm a kid again, waiting for christmas morning.  |
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 Canon EOS 40D 46mm 1/60th F3.5 ISO1250
mmmmmMacros! |  Canon EOS 40D 60mm 1/25th +1ev F8 ISO1600
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  Gemologist Premium join:2001-11-15 USA clubs: 
1 edit | reply to tmpchaos A few new toys Ignore the dust, not in the lenses, just on them, lol. Haven't cleaned them up yet.
28mm f/2.8 Chinon

35mm f/2.8 Mosler

Chinon CP-5 & CP-5s (spot metering)

Edit: I forgot to add that I picked these up for just about nothing in comparison to what I should have had to pay for them, even on Ebay, lol! 
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  Fir_Na_Tine Giggity Giggity Premium join:2001-01-03 Clementon, NJ
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 OLYMPUS C3040Z 7.3mm 1/30th F1.8 ISO100
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Finally after 2 delays I have my camera. Actually it came sooner than they said the second time. Now I need to learn about a DSLR more,, but I think its going to be a great hobbie and expensive one at that,,lol. Anyone recommend some starter things to get, like basic filters or cleaning kits? I know I need to get a bag to protect it. -- "Shut up brain or I'll stab ya with a Q-Tip"- Homer Simpson |
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  Jodokast96 R.I.P Bassman442 Premium join:2005-11-23 Erial, NJ
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| Definitely a bag. Get one big enough to grow with you a bit for when you get around to adding a few more lenses. As far as filters, I got this set of Tiffens for both of my lenses. If you select Adorama as the vendor, there is a major price difference of almost $20 compared to anywhere else.
I've gotten a fair amount of use from a tripod already, so that may be something to consider. You don't have to spend major bucks on one, but I wouldn't trust a Wal-Mart special with this setup. I already had the Suncom deluxe model you can get from Best Buy or Circuit City for like $80, and is sturdy enough for general use. There may be some cheaper models that are sturdy enough, but I especially recommend this one if you're a taller guy like me (6'4).
The last item that you might find useful (which I've yet to pick up) is a remote. The Pentax wired ones are quite pricey (more than the wireless; go figure). I think Gemologist had a link to an E-bay shop for third party ones that were like 1/4 the price.
Congrats and good luck with your new toy. You're gonna love it! |
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  TigerNutz Laissez les bons temps rouler Premium join:2000-12-23 Little Rock, AR | reply to Fir_Na_Tine 4 sure a nice bag to carry that baby around, a extra memory card or 2 and a flash! |
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  Wyattx17 Wyatt Premium join:2004-04-21 Stockton, CA
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 Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 18mm 1/30th F5.6 ISO400
725B |  Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 15mm 1/8th F5.6 ISO400
Expedition 5 Open. Roomy |  Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 19mm 1/6th F5.6 ISO400
Comfort |  Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 20mm 1/8th F5.6 ISO400
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I have been waiting too long for this, for a nice comfortable roomy backpack that can securely hold my tripod. And I finally got a decent tripod.
Tamrac Expedition 5 Manfrotto 725B Tripod.
Haven't done any real field testing just pretend, and so far it seems to be perfect for me. Now I just need a 100-400 Lens and I'll be happy for the time being.
The Expedition 5 is far roomier than I need right now, but I will be able to grow into with another body more lenses a big zoom and a flash plus tons of rooms for filters, whatever it may be. |
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 OLYMPUS C740UZ 6.3mm 1/30th F2.8 ISO64
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| said by Chinabound :If I'm not online in the morning, she put a cleaver in my head. Very nice selection good luck with it. -- ****aka The WIZARD **** A Founding member Seti BBR Team Starfire**** |
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 NIKON E5200 7.8mm 1/64th F2.8 ISO79
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See my other thread, »It's Here! , for the story. |
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  TigerNutz Laissez les bons temps rouler Premium join:2000-12-23 Little Rock, AR | excellent choice! have fun and let us see some shots here. |
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  Fir_Na_Tine Giggity Giggity Premium join:2001-01-03 Clementon, NJ
| reply to yj4x4 Nice camera yj4x4,,,,,, looks like Santa making some early stops this year. I almost went with the D40,, but Pentax was such a good value and deal for me.
Also thanks for the advice Jodokast96 and TigerNutz,, as extra money becomes available I'll be getting some of what u mentioned,,a bag will be first to protect camera though. -- "Shut up brain or I'll stab ya with a Q-Tip"- Homer Simpson |
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  Jodokast96 R.I.P Bassman442 Premium join:2005-11-23 Erial, NJ | If nothing else, just get something cheap for now. |
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  Gemologist Premium join:2001-11-15 USA clubs: 
| reply to tmpchaos B-Lated B-Day presents 


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  Jodokast96 R.I.P Bassman442 Premium join:2005-11-23 Erial, NJ | Welcome to the club! |
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| reply to Gemologist said by Gemologist :B-Lated B-Day presents Congratulations! -- - - - |
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  Gemologist Premium join:2001-11-15 USA clubs:  | reply to tmpchaos Thankies guys  |
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| reply to Gemologist said by Gemologist :B-Lated B-Day presents  [att=1] [att=2] Enjoy it my friend show us some samples soon  -- »www.flickr.com/photos/waynegphfx/ |
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  Gemologist Premium join:2001-11-15 USA clubs:  | Thx bud.. hopefully tomorrow!! |
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| reply to Fir_Na_Tine said by Fir_Na_Tine :Nice camera yj4x4,,,,,, looks like Santa making some early stops this year. I almost went with the D40,, but Pentax was such a good value and deal for me. I used to have a Pentax K1000 35mm SLR. For being a low end camera it was quite good. Unfortunately, it and all my lenses were stolen from my car years ago. But i can't complain, the money from the insurence company paid for my first Nikon, a N6006 that I still have and use.  |
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