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

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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    Got an email today from RRS on some of their goodies on sale. Needless to say, I placed an order for 2 items.
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • dissentdissent Posts: 1,355Member
    Still waiting for my Samyang 16mm f/2 to arrive. That's probably it for photography gear for the near term.
    - Ian . . . [D7000, D7100; Nikon glass: 35 f1.8, 85 f1.8, 70-300 VR, 105 f2.8 VR, 12-24 f4; 16-85 VR, 300 f4D, 14E-II TC, SB-400, SB-700 . . . and still plenty of ignorance]
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    edited November 2014
    Got an email today from RRS on some of their goodies on sale. Needless to say, I placed an order for 2 items.
    Could not help myself with that comment. Sales are always a great time to buy. So are you going to share what you bought with us?
    Post edited by Photobug on
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited November 2014
    @Photobug: Sure why not. I got their Pocket 'Pod (on sale $98) and their TQB-47: Compact tripod bag to be used in storing my TP-243 Ground-Level Tripod.

    I intend to see how the BH-40 fits on top of the Pocket pod, after all it can hold up to 100 lbs. :>

    For those that are interested, here is the email they send me.
    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • kanuckkanuck Posts: 1,300Member
    That's impressive to be happy with what you have and don't feel the need to have anything else PB_PM and NSX. I use to feel that way before my graduate studies forced me to sell all my gear off slowly and painfully back in 2011 to 2013. I am still recovering my gear :)>-
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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    I suppose an 80-400G would be a good idea too...
    Always learning.
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  • sevencrossingsevencrossing Posts: 2,800Member
    the op asked ( sevencrossing)

    What are you giving.......
    Acts 20:35


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  • retreadretread Posts: 574Member
    the op asked ( sevencrossing)

    What are you giving.......
    Acts 20:35

    Amen!
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  • bald_eaglebald_eagle Posts: 104Member
    Sevencrossing Said:
    the op asked ( sevencrossing)
    What are you giving.......
    Acts 20:35
    There's an extremely good (old) movie with the title "The Magnificent Obsession" about giving being better than receiving - quite moving (ok, ok, so I'm a softie - I cry every time I watch "It's a Wonderful Life"!!)

    I always feel better when I give something to someone else than when I receive something from someone else, and always feel a little guilty when I spend money on something for myself!!

    Cheers,
    Baldy ;)
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,192Member
    edited November 2014
    http://help-portrait.com/

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    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    Do you know, I completely missed that point - my mind just went into GAS runaway at the thought of getting! :\">
    Always learning.
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  • PB_PMPB_PM Posts: 4,494Member
    That's impressive to be happy with what you have and don't feel the need to have anything else PB_PM and NSX. I use to feel that way before my graduate studies forced me to sell all my gear off slowly and painfully back in 2011 to 2013. I am still recovering my gear :)>-
    Knowing when you have enough, or too much already, is a hard place to come to. I've gone through way too many cameras and lenses over the last 6 years, and finally to come to the place where I know that I have what I need. Honestly I have more, and better, gear than I truly need for most assignments I've done, but having high end gear is nice, and hard to give up once you've had it. :)

    Would I like more speciality stuff, like tilt shift lenses, and super telephotos? Sure. Do I really need that stuff? Will owning it bring in more money? Nope. I think that's the only way to defeat GAS, use your head, and consider long term saving goals, not your heart. Tough to do amongst those who are the artistic type, but it's just something that has to be done at some point. This past year I've been thinking about the cameras people close to me have, and I'd rather spend the money to help them improve what they have than get more for myself.
    If I take a good photo it's not my camera's fault.
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  • NSXTypeRNSXTypeR Posts: 2,293Member
    edited November 2014
    That's impressive to be happy with what you have and don't feel the need to have anything else PB_PM and NSX. I use to feel that way before my graduate studies forced me to sell all my gear off slowly and painfully back in 2011 to 2013. I am still recovering my gear :)>-
    It's really easy for me because grad school started and sucked all the time away from me. :D

    That being said, I feel somewhat guilty I'm not exactly getting my money's worth out of my macro. I love it for its capabilities, but barely ever use it. That was the defining moment for me that told me to stop buying gear. I'll still use it for macro work, but school comes first, and is way, way more expensive than any camera hobby. :(

    I'd like to add, even if you haven't recovered all your equipment, I still enjoy seeing your photos in the Pic a Day section. You have some really nice stuff, and you're making good stuff even if you're missing some of the equipment you once had.
    Post edited by NSXTypeR on
    Nikon D7000/ Nikon D40/ Nikon FM2/ 18-135 AF-S/ 35mm 1.8 AF-S/ 105mm Macro AF-S/ 50mm 1.2 AI-S
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  • jjb930jjb930 Posts: 80Member
    edited November 2014
    I did some pre-Christmas shopping (Black Friday deals) this weekend.

    After spending some serious time looking at tripod options and talking with our local dealer, I ended up getting a heavy duty Fotopro T-83C carbon fiber tripod.

    I am super happy with it so far. It is a BEAST. I wanted a RRS tripod but didn't want to pay the price (especially because I live in Canada, and the shipping, duties, and currency conversion are ridiculous at the moment).

    My initial thoughts are that it is a good compromise with the features I wanted: 3 sections with very thick & stable CF legs, spiked feet or rubber feet, no center column, center plate that is reversible, twist locks, carbon fiber carrying case. I'm sure it is not at RRS quality, but I think it is pretty damn nice for a fraction of the price. I guess I'll have to see if it stands the test of time, but so far it seems pretty much invincible.

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    Nikon D800 | Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 | Nikon 50mm f/1.8G | Nikon 85mm f/1.8G | Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR Macro | Tamron 150-600mm f/ 5-6.3 | Nikon SB700 | Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set | Cactus V6 Transceiver Set | SDMV Speedbox 60 Diffuser | FotoPro T83-C CF Tripod | FotoPro NGC-75 CF Monopod
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  • manhattanboymanhattanboy Posts: 1,003Member
    For early Christmas I got an 810 and 70-300CX with 1J4.... pretty much went all out LOL.
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  • sevencrossingsevencrossing Posts: 2,800Member
    I have bought my Girlfriend an engagement ring for Christmas
    Anyone know a good wedding photographer :)
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  • jjb930jjb930 Posts: 80Member
    Congrats Seven!
    Nikon D800 | Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 | Nikon 50mm f/1.8G | Nikon 85mm f/1.8G | Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR Macro | Tamron 150-600mm f/ 5-6.3 | Nikon SB700 | Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set | Cactus V6 Transceiver Set | SDMV Speedbox 60 Diffuser | FotoPro T83-C CF Tripod | FotoPro NGC-75 CF Monopod
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  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    edited December 2014
    @sevencrossing: Congrats. Depending on where you live...I think I can make a few call. I think the price should be within your budget....you do have a budget right? He He
    Post edited by Golf007sd on
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
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  • retreadretread Posts: 574Member
    @sevencrossing Congratulations! I bought my girlfriend a wedding ring 47 years ago. Now I call granddaughters girlfriends. Hope you have a long happy marriage.

    My daughter and I pooled our cash and got a D5300 with a few extras for her oldest daughter. Some of the extras will be for her birthday not too far into the new year. MY 70-200 may still disappear at ties. :)
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  • retreadretread Posts: 574Member
    Sorry I was not thinking clearly. We got her a D3300. Still a good starting place for a 14 year old.
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  • SnowleopardSnowleopard Posts: 244Member
    If the fairy came my way, I would love a D810 and a 200-400 F/4 VR II. I sold my 80-200 AF-D.
    ||COOLPIX 5000|●|D70|●|D700|●|D810|●|AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED|●|AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D|●|AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D|●|AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G|●|AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D|●|AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED|●|AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED (Silver)|●|AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III|●|PB-6 Bellows|●|EL-NIKKOR 50mm f/2.8||
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,192Member
    edited December 2014
    Maybe the fairy has dropped by again. Anyone know how the Tokina 300mm f2.8 performs. I may be able to grab one for $500, is it a good deal ? secondhand of course.
    Post edited by heartyfisher on
    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    It is a great lens from what I hear. I think @Bokeh Hunter has one and rates it highly.
    Always learning.
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  • kanuckkanuck Posts: 1,300Member
    Thanks a lot for the kind words NSX I appreciate it. I have really enjoyed your work over the years as well :)
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  • autofocusautofocus Posts: 625Member
    Well the D700 is for sale on eBay to fund my Christmas present to me. Probably a D750. If Santa wants he can bring me a Nikon 600mm. Not that I need it but would love to have it for some fun wildlife photography.
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