(12-27-2012 10:20 AM)99Tiger Wrote:  

(12-27-2012 09:57 AM)cocky Wrote:  Mostly camera gear. Soft boxes, flashes, triggers, etc. There was other stuff too though. Gift cards, clothes, etc.

What camera setup are you using?

Canon 5D Mark II right now. I have a 50mm 1.8, 135 f/2, 300 f/4. Saving up for a 400 2.8, then upgrading to the Mark III. After that, not sure, maybe the 200 f/2 or the old 200 1.8

A new phone, Far Cry 3, some smell good stuff, clothes, MTG cards, and some money.

(12-26-2012 12:32 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(12-26-2012 12:23 PM)BuzDawg73 Wrote:  I got a new computer, but it has Windows 8 on it and I can't figure it out.

I hate it.

When in doubt, just drag your mouse to the bottom-left corner. There's a desktop icon if you want to bypass all the BS.

Yeah, Windows 8 is not my fave either. It runs fast and smooth but the whole tile set up and the way it is presented to you is garbage for interface.

(12-26-2012 08:43 AM)Chappy Wrote:  To put it in proper context, I'm a father of three, so I do more giving than getting... but we got a Wii U for the fam, a half dozen blu-rays, and tons of candy.

I got a $20 WiiU points card for my WiiU. Went on the shop and Toki Tori 2 isn't out yet....January :(

(12-26-2012 01:32 PM)stanman505 Wrote:  Clothes, gift card to Men's Warehouse for more clothes. I wonder if my family does not like what I wear? Money, that I am not sure what to spend on. I have two things in mind: 1. a firepit for my backyard, 2. a new car stereo receiver. Thanks for your help.

Go with the Car Audio.... factory audio is never as good as aftermarket :D

I had to upgrade some of my stuff in August when I got a new car. The Pioneer I got isn't too bad. Bought new Focal speakers. Brought over the 2 Orion XTR 12"s and Soundstream amps I had in my old car though.

Well for myself:

@ Work
Got a "nice" flashlight
Got a mini ECU Helmet

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Via a Wii Game Exchange:
Heron Steam Machine/ WiiWare
Zaxxon / Wii VC Arcade

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@ Home

Chuck Norris Tripple Feature of Missing in Action 1, 2 and Delta Force on BR
Harry Potter 1 & 2 on BR
Light for my bike
Rear-view mirror for my bike
$20 WiiU points card

(12-27-2012 05:17 PM)cocky Wrote:  

(12-27-2012 10:20 AM)99Tiger Wrote:  

(12-27-2012 09:57 AM)cocky Wrote:  Mostly camera gear. Soft boxes, flashes, triggers, etc. There was other stuff too though. Gift cards, clothes, etc.

What camera setup are you using?

Canon 5D Mark II right now. I have a 50mm 1.8, 135 f/2, 300 f/4. Saving up for a 400 2.8, then upgrading to the Mark III. After that, not sure, maybe the 200 f/2 or the old 200 1.8

Much like some of our PC/Mac "discussions", I use a different platform.

Nikon D90
35mm f/1.8
50mm f/1.8
18-200 mm
70-300 mm
12-24 mm f/4

I think a dedicated macro may be in my future, but since my photo taking has shifted from whatever I wanted to baby/toddler photography I haven't been sinking as much into it.

Got a new laptop. I dig it and I like Windows 8. Reminds me of my iPhone with the apps. Got some Marshall stuff. Plus a bunch of random gifts like a hammer to get out of a car if I'm trapped, a fleece jacket that would have fit me 20 years ago when I was 15, and some other crap ill either sell on ebay or just give away to charity.

The best part of Christmas is giving my 3 year old son all his presents.

(12-28-2012 01:37 AM)MU ATO Wrote:  The best part of Christmas is giving my 3 year old son all his presents.

Absolutely. My boys are about to turn 2 (Jan) and 4 (Feb), and I was having such a blast watching (and photographing) them tear through their presents that I had to be reminded to open mine.

(12-28-2012 12:52 AM)99Tiger Wrote:  

(12-27-2012 05:17 PM)cocky Wrote:  

(12-27-2012 10:20 AM)99Tiger Wrote:  

(12-27-2012 09:57 AM)cocky Wrote:  Mostly camera gear. Soft boxes, flashes, triggers, etc. There was other stuff too though. Gift cards, clothes, etc.

What camera setup are you using?

Canon 5D Mark II right now. I have a 50mm 1.8, 135 f/2, 300 f/4. Saving up for a 400 2.8, then upgrading to the Mark III. After that, not sure, maybe the 200 f/2 or the old 200 1.8

Much like some of our PC/Mac "discussions", I use a different platform.

Nikon D90
35mm f/1.8
50mm f/1.8
18-200 mm
70-300 mm
12-24 mm f/4

I think a dedicated macro may be in my future, but since my photo taking has shifted from whatever I wanted to baby/toddler photography I haven't been sinking as much into it.

After my 400 and 200 (which will take forever because they're both about $4,500 used) i'll probably get the 24 f/1.4, the 100mm macro. I'd really love to save up for the Canon 1DX that came out this year, but that camera is $6,400. lol. I don't think there's any major difference between Nikon and Canon, honestly. I just love Canon for the sexy L lenses.

Yeah, those fast, long (or extra-wide) primes will make a huge dent in the bank account. I'm content with my zooms, because the distortion is corrected like nobody's business when I run the files through DxO.

Some people are too passionate about the Canon v. Nikon thing, but both are fine cameras. Hell, the Sony DSLR's are too. I went Nikon because of familiarity with their set-up...now all my gear fits Nikon.

My camera set-up has been pretty static lately...but I may be changing flashes. I can remote fire flashes from my camera, but only have one that works as a slave. Unfortunately, it is no longer available, so adding a second probably means buying a matched set.

I liked zoom lenses until i started buying primes. I don't mind having to "zoom" with my legs. I just like the overall sharpness of primes a little more. I do think i'll buy a 17-40 L as a walk around lens though. It's the cheapest/lightest L lens Canon makes. Only about $700. The only thing i dislike it that it's an f/4 lens. I wish they'd make it in a 2.8, but then it'd probably be a lot more expensive. I really like the 24-70 II, but it's extremely expensive.

Oh, there's no doubt the primes are better lenses, I'm just not ready to start forking over the money for them yet. I carefully selected my zooms to keep the quality up, and have one more to pick up...a 28-70 f/2.8.

An ipad, few clothes, candy....



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