What are you giving/getting for Christmas. If the sharpness fairy visits, what would you really like

sevencrossing

Thanks for the info @sevencrossing..
Suppose I'd better get the cheque book out then and get out there and buy me a D750..
Christmas is comin' early for me.. methinks..

Santa's been and gone for me! :P

ThomasHorton

RU? :-/

cbg

RU - "modern" shorthand for Are You

ThomasHorton

Yeah, I guess there is a limit to the length of the title of threads. LoL

heartyfisher

counting my tamron 24-70 as xmas present !

donaldejose

Wants in general: a Nikon 750 (for video and high ISO and low to ground or above head shots) and a Nikon 810 (for ISO 64 and quite shutter with low light capability to shoot during performances). Wants for sharpness: I just bought a Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art at the NR $95 off price. I have not been shooting any sports for the last two years. If I expected to shoot sports in the near future I would want a used D4 for less than half its original price or a D400 (if one comes out for less than $2,000 with good specs) combined with a Sigma 18-35 f1.8.

sevencrossing

Yeah, I guess there is a limit to the length of the title of threads. LoL

correct
I have edited the title to avoid it

spraynpray

So is @sevencrossing the sharpness fairy?

bald_eagle

spraynpray said:

So is @sevencrossing the sharpness fairy?

Just in case he is - we should get our orders in at the usual shops, before he does (to satisfy everyone's wishes) and Nikon sells out of all those 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 VRII lenses, D810's and D750's, etc... and rocking horse manure becomes easier to obtain than those lovely sharp Sigma Art lenses.

Baldy

Photobug

For Christmas the wife does take care of low end photo accessories but for the really good stuff, it comes out of my pocket.

Since my BDay is the end of the month, I plan to buy the D750, 24-70mm F28 lens, Vello glass screen protector, and a SanDisk fast (95MB) 32GB memory card. The instant rebate ends tomorrow at midnight so I need to go order everything today. I also need to sell a 17-55 2.8 DX lens in order to pay for an RRS "L" bracket, lens case, and a few other odds and ends.

Any other photo accessory for Christmas would be terrific.

HipShot

I'm going for a Macbook Pro 15" before the end of the year. Although not in photography, I'm self-employed, and the tax deduction will take a small bite out of the expense pain. Trying to decide which graphics level to go with.

BabaGanoush

We don't celebrate Christmas, but around the start of the New Year I will probably order the RRS carbon-fiber tripod I've been planning to buy for a year now. Something that looks like the setup Golf once pictured would bring a warm feeling to my tummy.

Golf007sd

@BabaGanoush: It is going to a Jolly good year for you :P

kanuck

Just one of: Faster computer, used Leica M9 body, used Nikon D3s, Nikon D750 or Sony A7s. Not sure which to pull the trigger on but I will know soon and let the sharpness fairy know

NSXTypeR

Christmas came way early for me, I got the D7000 around February right after I got back from Hong Kong last year. I don't think I will be getting anything this year. I pretty much have everything I need...

Oh, and I bought my cousin's Sony RX100 for $200. So there's that too. I was planning on getting it for my dad, but he hates used stuff so if he doesn't want it... I'll have it.

If I had a Sharpness Fairy, I think I might get a D7100 and a Sigma 18-35 1.8. One can always dream.

PB_PM

Nothing fancy this year. Picked up a used AF 24mm F2.8, so I guess that could count as a Christmas gift to myself. Didn't have much in the budget this year for camera gear, but I don't really feel the need for much anyway.

spraynpray

Oh all right then, I'll have a 20mm f1.8...

Symphotic

maybe an X100T.

retread

Working on getting my granddaughter an entry level DSLR to start so she can share my lenses. We will have great fun.

jjb930

I was originally hoping for a TVC-33 tripod with BH55 ballhead, but that is just simply out of my price range (and probably my needs). I also have a Tamron 24-70mm on my long-term wish list, but that will probably be 6 months at least.

I am hoping for a decent carbon fiber upgrade and I think I like this so far:
Induro Grand Turismo CGT214 8X Carbon Fiber Tripod with BHM2 Ball Head ($570, B&H)

Also, I really want a macro ring light. I'm thinking of:
a) Sigma EM-140 DG Macro Ring Flash for Nikon AF ($379, B&H)
or
b) Nissin MF18 Macro Flash for Nikon ($439, B&H)


Any feedback/recommendations regarding the tripod & macro ring lights?

Photobug

If you don't need a heavy duty ring light, check out my signature block. Got mine for $45 and so far it's done a terrific job. If your doing a ton of macro work go for the good stuff.

jjb930

Photobug,

Thanks for the recommendation.

I purchased the Amaran off eBay about a year ago. I found that it was OK for certain situations, but the output was a bit disappointing at other times. I just personally didn't like the LED lighting and the limited features, so I ultimately chose to sell it online after about a month of use. However, I absolutely agree with you, if you want to improve your macro shots without breaking the bank, it is definitely a great inexpensive item.

That being said, I get much better results with a rigged up SB700 + external flash bracket + 4X6 softbox. Unfortunately, my main complaint is how bulky that setup is. Therefore, I want to get a ring light with actual flash tubes and more lighting features. The Nikon setup is beautiful but too costly. The Sigma & Nissin have fairly good reviews on B&H, so I am considering either, but I need to do more homework on the topic. If anyone on the forum has either of those and has any feedback, it would be greatly appreciated

Photobug

If you don't use the ring light much the Amaran is a good deal. I know two people that have the Nikon set-up and they love the flexibility. But like you said it's very expensive. I watched eBay for about two months and never found a used set-up. I look forward to hearing what others say about the Sigma & Nissin options.

spraynpray

...and a 14-24 please...

tcole1983

Well I probably won't get anything (photography related). If someone happens to buy me something I wouldn't mind if it was the RRS tripod collar for my 300 F4 or an SB700. I am content with my lenses for now and I like the choice of my new D5200. Of course if someone gave me a D750 I wouldn't be sad either.

I have been slowly buying parts for a new computer build. Got a couple things so far...750W gold plus PSU and a blu ray player/burner.

Photobug

...and a 14-24 please...

Excellent lens and a great present to receive for Christmas. Perhaps Nikon will run a "lens only rebate" next year and you can buy it for less for an early 2015 Christmas present.