It's Already 2AM: 12th? 14th? Edition... Time to consult your Financial Advisers!!!

[tmwag]

actually I dropped $2,000 on a computer and $2200 on a lens :lol: and now I am waiting for B&H and getting a $600 tripod :lol: I never thought I'll spend this much really :lol:

You have disposable income... my PayPal account needs bolstering

[monk3y]

Julian I have been waiting for you earlier today... after seeing some of Lik's video, I love to try Panorama.

when I checked RRS's site, I think I want a pano plate and an L-attachment to convert the panorama setup to an L-bracket too...

the clamp can be rotate either way
http://reallyrightstuff.com/mmRRSNET/Images/gallery/192PPP.png

http://reallyrightstuff.com/mmRRSNET/Images/full/CRD-RAIL.gif

[monk3y]

It feels like it took you forever to get this lens. :lol:
yeah its playing hard to get you know :lol:I just don't wanna let go of the 3541LS price right now... so I am getting it first :lol:

You have disposable income... my PayPal account needs bolstering

haha me? far from it, and everybody here knows it... I will talk about a certain item for weeks/months before buying it coz I usually begin talking when I am still planning and it would take me a good couple of months to save up for the amount and buy the stuff hehe

[jdizzle]

Julian I have been waiting for you earlier today... after seeing some of Lik's video, I love to try Panorama.

when I checked RRS's site, I think I want a pano plate and an L-attachment to convert the panorama setup to an L-bracket too...

the clamp can be rotate either way
http://reallyrightstuff.com/mmRRSNET/Images/gallery/192PPP.png

http://reallyrightstuff.com/mmRRSNET/Images/full/CRD-RAIL.gif
That's a sweet set up. Is that all you need to do panos?

[jetta-the-hut]

probably either the 18-135mm or 15-85mm or 17-85mm USM f/4.-5.6 :D

not sure which are better, but I am assuming its either the 15-85mm or 17-85mm :D
Cool thanks I'm not ready to buy just yet but would love an all around kinda lens like the 18-105
I won't buy a tent that's not a tub. My sister's isn't a tub. Tarp bottom and the nylon wall meets it right at ground level. Have to pay attention to where you put the tent, make sure the water is going to go away from it.

My tent is a tub with a poly taffeta floor. Comes with a ground sheet as well. Has a full rainfly as well.

This (http://www.rootsoutdoor.ca/details07660176.php) is my tent.

Very cool, I have the Kelty quartz 2 which is a 2 person but I'm a big boy and need the little extra room.

[jdizzle]

So, what's up Aren? You going to bed already?

[jetta-the-hut]

So, what's up Aren? You going to bed already?

I did 13 days straight at work, took today and tomorrow off for my daughters b-day that what the deck work was for, her pool party today. Got it done at 9 last night and did yard work today all day, I have 7 girls 9-11 in my living room till tomorrow morning, I want to get a motel room honestly

[monk3y]

That's a sweet set up. Is that all you need to do panos?

technically you will want a leveling base as well...either on top of the ballhead or below the ballhead...
http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=PCL-1&type=0&eq=&desc=PCL-1%3a-Panning-Clamp

that setup is only good for Horizontal Pano and could double as an L bracket. but it can't do Vertical panos since its limited. but we rarely ever need vertical panos anyway so its not a big deal for me... and for you, you already have the L-bracket so you can do both vertical and horizontal pano

what I love about it is future proofing... I can use it with any camera I want and can knock it off for storage.

[jetta-the-hut]

So what have you been upto today

[jdizzle]

I did 13 days straight at work, took today and tomorrow off for my daughters b-day that what the deck work was for, her pool party today. Got it done at 9 last night and did yard work today all day, I have 7 girls 9-11 in my living room till tomorrow morning, I want to get a motel room honestly
Oh man. I can just feel how tired you are but, you did it for your daughter. :D:cool:

[monk3y]

Cool thanks I'm not ready to buy just yet but would love an all around kinda lens like the 18-105


Very cool, I have the Kelty quartz 2 which is a 2 person but I'm a big boy and need the little extra room.

if you want an all around zoom... I say get one of those 18-200's they are pretty good already... even the one I used before...the Tamron 18-270mm is very good if at least stopped down 1 stop

[jdizzle]

technically you will want a leveling base as well...either on top of the ballhead or below the ballhead...
http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=PCL-1&type=0&eq=&desc=PCL-1%3a-Panning-Clamp

that setup is only good for Horizontal Pano and could double as an L bracket. but it can't do Vertical panos since its limited. but we rarely ever need vertical panos anyway so its not a big deal for me... and for you, you already have the L-bracket so you can do both vertical and horizontal pano

what I love about it is future proofing... I can use it with any camera I want and can knock it off for storage.
That is a great idea. :)
So what have you been upto today
I didn't do much really. I took my son to watch "Captain America" and then went to church at 5 pm. I wanted to get up early to go out and shoot but, I got up at around 8 am. :lol:

[monk3y]

That is a great idea. :)

I didn't do much really. I took my son to watch "Captain America" and then went to church at 5 pm. I wanted to get up early to go out and shoot but, I got up at around 8 am. :lol:

I got bored with Captain America...we watched it last night as well :lol: not as nice as I thought it would be...

I would love to watch Real Steel and Mission Impossible :D

[jetta-the-hut]

Oh man. I can just feel how tired you are but, you did it for your daughter. :D:cool:

Yeah I did and I got some killer points with the wife that's why I have surprise coming to me next week. Woohoo!

My son turns 18 next week and he wants a more grown up party, like going to bottoms up in Myrtle beach, I'm trying to talk him into something a little less obvious and family oriented.lol

[tmwag]

haha me? far from it, and everybody here knows it... I will talk about a certain item for weeks/months before buying it coz I usually begin talking when I am still planning and it would take me a good couple of months to save up for the amount and buy the stuff hehe

I dream as well...In my case March 2012...woohoo..happens to be my 1800 post

[monk3y]

Yeah I did and I got some killer points with the wife that's why I have surprise coming to me next week. Woohoo!

My son turns 18 next week and he wants a more grown up party, like going to bottoms up in Myrtle beach, I'm trying to talk him into something a little less obvious and family oriented.lol
nice... :lol: can you still control your son? hehe I dunno I feel like everytime I watch TV of American families...kids have really really bad manners towards their parents

I dream as well...In my case March 2012...woohoo..happens to be my 1800 post
haha goodluck :D if there's one thing I learned from this thread or in POTN, its buy once cry once... so yeah save up for it and buy, don't settle for less ;)

so why am I using a Nikon? I don't know hahaha

[tmwag]

haha goodluck :D if there's one thing I learned from this thread or in POTN, its buy once cry once... so yeah save up for it and buy, don't settle for less ;)


Thanks, great advice:)

[jdizzle]

I got bored with Captain America...we watched it last night as well :lol: not as nice as I thought it would be...

I would love to watch Real Steel and Mission Impossible :D
I actually enjoyed Captain America. I read comic books as a kid and he was one of my favorite heroes. When "The Avengers" comes out in 2012, it's going to be killer!! :cool:
Yeah I did and I got some killer points with the wife that's why I have surprise coming to me next week. Woohoo!

My son turns 18 next week and he wants a more grown up party, like going to bottoms up in Myrtle beach, I'm trying to talk him into something a little less obvious and family oriented.lol
Cool! I remember "Bottoms Up" in Myrtle Beach! :lol:

[jdizzle]

Howdy Tom!

[jetta-the-hut]

nice... :lol: can you still control your son? hehe I dunno I feel like everytime I watch TV of American families...kids have really really bad manners towards their parents


haha goodluck :D if there's one thing I learned from this thread or in POTN, its buy once cry once... so yeah save up for it and buy, don't settle for less ;)

so why am I using a Nikon? I don't know hahaha

Control-no

Negotiate-yes

Like me saying "if you don't do it, then we'll revisit you living here rent free"

[monk3y]

I actually enjoyed Captain America. I read comic books as a kid and he was one of my favorite heroes. When "The Avengers" comes out in 2012, it's going to be killer!! :cool:

Cool! I remember "Bottoms Up" in Myrtle Beach! :lol:
I actually enjoyed it (specially the girl;) ) but find it too dragging at the beginning hehe... GF slept almost the whole time :lol:

Control-no

Negotiate-yes

Like me saying "if you don't do it, then we'll revisit you living here rent free"

hehe I can't even yell at my parents you know... there are times when we get pissed but after we reason out we just walk away never really get into a fight with our parents :lol:

[monk3y]

JD, do you like your spikes? or are those built in ones better?

http://static.bhphotovideo.com/images/images150x150/568777.jpg
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/568777-REG/Gitzo_GS5030VSF_GS5030VSF_Retractable_Spiked_Feet. html

[jetta-the-hut]

I actually enjoyed it (specially the girl;) ) but find it too dragging at the beginning hehe... GF slept almost the whole time :lol:



hehe I can't even yell at my parents you know... there are times when we get pissed but after we reason out we just walk away never really get into a fight with our parents :lol:

Me either, I never argue with my parents, he'll try sometimes but then figures out it useless we win-always!

Why if the 17-55mm almost as much as the 24-105 "l" craziness!

[monk3y]

Me either, I never argue with my parents, he'll try sometimes but then figures out it useless we win-always!

Why if the 17-55mm almost as much as the 24-105 "l" craziness!

because the 17-55mm f/2.8 is the crop equivalent to the 24-70mm f/2.8.... but a lot of people complain about it being so expensive yet not built like L glasses.

[jdizzle]

JD, do you like your spikes? or are those built in ones better?

http://static.bhphotovideo.com/images/images150x150/568777.jpg
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/568777-REG/Gitzo_GS5030VSF_GS5030VSF_Retractable_Spiked_Feet. html
I like the ones I have. You just pull them off and your set. I usually put the feet into my pocket and when I'm done, put them back on.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/326239-REG/Gitzo_G1220_129B3_G1220_129B3_1_5_Long_Spike.html

[monk3y]

I like the ones I have. You just pull them off and your set. I usually put the feet into my pocket and when I'm done, put them back on.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/326239-REG/Gitzo_G1220_129B3_G1220_129B3_1_5_Long_Spike.html

hehe ok Thanks I'll try the one I posted above...its cheaper ;) :lol:

[jetta-the-hut]

I need to get off my iPad the auto fill is really killing my spelling, if and when I get another Dslr I think the 85 mm is going to my prime lens and maybe a 70-200l will be my first l ever, just wish I could afford the is version of it.

[monk3y]

I need to get off my iPad the auto fill is really killing my spelling, if and when I get another Dslr I think the 85 mm is going to my prime lens and maybe a 70-200l will be my first l ever, just wish I could afford the is version of it.

start saving up ;) :lol: I guess its not as simple as that when you are married with kids hehe

[jdizzle]

hehe ok Thanks I'll try the one I posted above...its cheaper ;) :lol:
It's cheaper but, I don't like the space in between when you have the rubber retracted out. The ones I have cover it completely.

[jdizzle]

I need to get off my iPad the auto fill is really killing my spelling, if and when I get another Dslr I think the 85 mm is going to my prime lens and maybe a 70-200l will be my first l ever, just wish I could afford the is version of it.
You can disable the auto fill ya know. ;)

[monk3y]

It's cheaper but, I don't like the space in between when you have the rubber retracted out. The ones I have cover it completely.

yeap... that's what I am worried about, but I am not fond of the pulling and putting in the pocket thing, chances are i will leave it behind or fall off my pocket :lol: like a lens cap...god how I hate lens caps... since I have clear filters on my lenses I don't even put them on anymore haha

[jdizzle]

yeap... that's what I am worried about, but I am not fond of the pulling and putting in the pocket thing, chances are i will leave it behind or fall off my pocket :lol: like a lens cap...god how I hate lens caps... since I have clear filters on my lenses I don't even put them on anymore haha
You can always put them in your bag if you're worried about losing them. Honestly, it's very rare I use it unless the ground is really soft. So, if you plan to shoot in water, I highly recommend the ones I posted. :)

[monk3y]

You can always put them in your bag if you're worried about losing them. Honestly, it's very rare I use it unless the ground is really soft. So, if you plan to shoot in water, I highly recommend the ones I posted. :)

I see yes, honestly, I have never had a situation where I thought I need spikes :lol:

[jetta-the-hut]

You can disable the auto fill ya know. ;)

i know i usually dont do alot of posting on it, my ibook was pinned in the corner but i rescued it a few minutes ago, the girls are doing facials and manicures so i couldnt get to it. between the nail polish and the squels i'm ready for bed, too busy shopping for lens when i dont even have a camera, how confusing is that!

I'm a tech junkie for sure love me some lens but its hard to say i have a 400 dollar budget what can i get, well "L"s are out so whats next?
Do i really need a 70-300mm again,nah, so maybe the 50mm f/1.4, nah, maybe the 85mm 1.8, wait i dont have a camera or any money, but man 10-22mm would be awesome, dang it, i still have no money and no camera

A.D.D. & O.C.D. and 7 little girls in my living room have made for a very confused,broke, and sleep deprived person!

[monk3y]

i know i usually dont do alot of posting on it, my ibook was pinned in the corner but i rescued it a few minutes ago, the girls are doing facials and manicures so i couldnt get to it. between the nail polish and the squels i'm ready for bed, too busy shopping for lens when i dont even have a camera, how confusing is that!

I'm a tech junkie for sure love me some lens but its hard to say i have a 400 dollar budget what can i get, well "L"s are out so whats next?
Do i really need a 70-300mm again,nah, so maybe the 50mm f/1.4, nah, maybe the 85mm 1.8, wait i dont have a camera or any money, but man 10-22mm would be awesome, dang it, i still have no money and no camera

A.D.D. & O.C.D. and 7 little girls in my living room have made for a very confused,broke, and sleep deprived person!

I think you need a crop body and a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 :D

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

i know i usually dont do alot of posting on it, my ibook was pinned in the corner but i rescued it a few minutes ago, the girls are doing facials and manicures so i couldnt get to it. between the nail polish and the squels i'm ready for bed, too busy shopping for lens when i dont even have a camera, how confusing is that!

I'm a tech junkie for sure love me some lens but its hard to say i have a 400 dollar budget what can i get, well "L"s are out so whats next?
Do i really need a 70-300mm again,nah, so maybe the 50mm f/1.4, nah, maybe the 85mm 1.8, wait i dont have a camera or any money, but man 10-22mm would be awesome, dang it, i still have no money and no camera

A.D.D. & O.C.D. and 7 little girls in my living room have made for a very confused,broke, and sleep deprived person!

Time to grab the tent and go find yourself a quiet corner in the yard!

[jdizzle]

i know i usually dont do alot of posting on it, my ibook was pinned in the corner but i rescued it a few minutes ago, the girls are doing facials and manicures so i couldnt get to it. between the nail polish and the squels i'm ready for bed, too busy shopping for lens when i dont even have a camera, how confusing is that!

I'm a tech junkie for sure love me some lens but its hard to say i have a 400 dollar budget what can i get, well "L"s are out so whats next?
Do i really need a 70-300mm again,nah, so maybe the 50mm f/1.4, nah, maybe the 85mm 1.8, wait i dont have a camera or any money, but man 10-22mm would be awesome, dang it, i still have no money and no camera

A.D.D. & O.C.D. and 7 little girls in my living room have made for a very confused,broke, and sleep deprived person!
Oh dear. I wouldn't think about camera gear right now if you're really that tired.:lol:;) Go get some rest man! You deserve it! :)

[jetta-the-hut]

I think you need a crop body and a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 :D

off to ebay to look it up,lol

[jdizzle]

Cherry cider is really tasty! Yummy!

[*sigh*]

Well it looks like my Credit Union just decided to stop me from spending my money.

I was out at Ikea (which is a nice 45 minute drive from my house) and my card kept getting declined, and of course in the day and age of plastic, I did not have enough cash to cover the charges, so I left empty handed.

There are no calls from the fraud alert center, no alerts on my account, it just won't let me use my card.

I think that seals it, time to go credit card shopping.

[jetta-the-hut]

Time to grab the tent and go find yourself a quiet corner in the yard!

nope getting my nails painted next, dont want to loose my place in line.:p
bw!bw!

[jdizzle]

Well it looks like my Credit Union just decided to stop me from spending my money.

I was out at Ikea (which is a nice 45 minute drive from my house) and my card kept getting declined, and of course in the day and age of plastic, I did not have enough cash to cover the charges, so I left empty handed.

There are no calls from the fraud alert center, no alerts on my account, it just won't let me use my card.

I think that seals it, time to go credit card shopping.
Get the REI Visa! I love the dividend you get every year! :D

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Well it looks like my Credit Union just decided to stop me from spending my money.

I was out at Ikea (which is a nice 45 minute drive from my house) and my card kept getting declined, and of course in the day and age of plastic, I did not have enough cash to cover the charges, so I left empty handed.

There are no calls from the fraud alert center, no alerts on my account, it just won't let me use my card.

I think that seals it, time to go credit card shopping.

That sucks. Especially on a weekend! Hope there's nothing amiss about your account.

[jdizzle]

nope getting my nails painted next, dont want to loose my place in line.:p
bw!bw!
Oi Vay! :lol:

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

nope getting my nails painted next, dont want to loose my place in line.:p
bw!bw!

What colour?? :D

[monk3y]

off to ebay to look it up,lol

hahaha but the Sigma alone is already more than $400...so I guess that's a bad advice :lol: you will end up with a 50mm only if you want $400. I think its better to just buy an S95 for now ;)

[monk3y]

Well it looks like my Credit Union just decided to stop me from spending my money.

I was out at Ikea (which is a nice 45 minute drive from my house) and my card kept getting declined, and of course in the day and age of plastic, I did not have enough cash to cover the charges, so I left empty handed.

There are no calls from the fraud alert center, no alerts on my account, it just won't let me use my card.

I think that seals it, time to go credit card shopping.
why would they do that if its a debit card? :confused: I would be pissed if I am in your shoes...I would understand if its a credit card since the money is not yet there...but a DEBIT CARD? :confused:

nope getting my nails painted next, dont want to loose my place in line.:p
bw!bw!
hahahahahaa :lol: so what color? pInk?:lol:

[jetta-the-hut]

What colour?? :D

passion purple, thats the kids favorite. i have green eyes so my daughter says it looks good on me. :rolleyes:

Steven that lens is actually a good portrait lens just wish it was a little longer, had the older sigma 28mm and it was soft but the 30mm 1.4 looks really sharp.

[monk3y]

passion purple, thats the kids favorite. i have green eyes so my daughter says it looks good on me. :rolleyes:

Steven that lens is actually a good portrait lens just wish it was a little longer, had the older sigma 28mm and it was soft but the 30mm 1.4 looks really sharp.

yes it is...i wish there's a cheaper 30mm for FF too :lol:

if you want longer and cheaper...then go for the 50mm f/1.8 :lol:

[*sigh*]

why would they do that if its a debit card? :confused: I would be pissed if I am in your shoes...I would understand if its a credit card since the money is not yet there...but a DEBIT CARD? :confused: I'm EXTREMELY irritated right now..

That sucks. Especially on a weekend! Hope there's nothing amiss about your account.Yep... I tried calling the Lost/stolen number and they arne't open until Monday...

Get the REI Visa! I love the dividend you get every year! :D:lol:

Those store credit cards are typically the worst to have. I'm kind of tempted by the Costco AMEX card though, but not entirely sure if I can get it as my costco membership is through my work.

[tmwag]

Howdy Tom!

Julian, My man Man:)

[jetta-the-hut]

yes it is...i wish there's a cheaper 30mm for FF too :lol:

if you want longer and cheaper...then go for the 50mm f/1.8 :lol:


nooooooooooo not the shifty-fifty, probably just get an 85mm f/1.8 usm and rock it, paired up with a 18-55mm or something like it and start saving for a more expensive lens the 10-22 focal length keeps grabbing my attention.

i need a camera.......

[jdizzle]

:lol:

Those store credit cards are typically the worst to have. I'm kind of tempted by the Costco AMEX card though, but not entirely sure if I can get it as my costco membership is through my work.
Why? I get a dividend back and usually use it to buy stuff from REI. That's how I got my waterback pack.:confused: I only have three CCs. The REI Visa, Discover, and Amex. I'm not worried about the interest rate bcoz' I pay my CC in full when the bill comes. So, I don't see why you need to be so picky.

[jdizzle]

Julian, My man Man:)
Hi again. :)

[monk3y]

I'm EXTREMELY irritated right now..

Yep... I tried calling the Lost/stolen number and they arne't open until Monday...

:lol:

Those store credit cards are typically the worst to have. I'm kind of tempted by the Costco AMEX card though, but not entirely sure if I can get it as my costco membership is through my work.

wow!! really? I mean I can call 24hours anytime and there will be someone who would talk to me regarding credit cards or cellphone concerns, sometimes you just have to wait though...

btw, I find it funny that you guys "Shop" for credit card, most people here would apply for a few companies and hope they would be given one :lol: yet you guys get to choose :lol:

[monk3y]

nooooooooooo not the shifty-fifty, probably just get an 85mm f/1.8 usm and rock it, paired up with a 18-55mm or something like it and start saving for a more expensive lens the 10-22 focal length keeps grabbing my attention.

i need a camera.......

for $400 not sure what camera you could buy hehe...

[*sigh*]

Why? I get a dividend back and usually use it to buy stuff from REI. That's how I got my waterback pack.:confused: I only have three CCs. The REI Visa, Discover, and Amex. I'm not worried about the interest rate bcoz' I pay my CC in full when the bill comes. So, I don't see why you need to be so picky.They can have the worst affect on your credit, because typically they are the easiest to qualify for, so they are the ones that people with bad credit apply for.

If you've had it for awhile, I'm sure it's fine.

I'm not a huge fan of REI though, they have some cool stuff, and I'm a "member" there, but I hardly ever go there.

[jetta-the-hut]

my wifes already got me figured out, shes just said,

Ok you buy a canon xsi and the 70-200L and then i give you 2 months and you'll trade it all for a used 5dc but you'll be short and be without a lens again, so you'll buy the 85mm and a few other lens and before i or you realize you'll have a 5d mark 3 and 3k in lens and that will last 6 months and you'll trade it all for a Nikon d3. So close out ebay and just spam the photo geeks website.

Steven i found a few Xs for 250-300 but i'm not ready to buy a camera just yet. I'm wondering what my wifes got up her sleeve for my suprise.

[tmwag]

i need a camera.......

What Camera?

[monk3y]

my wifes already got me figured out, shes just said,

Ok you buy a canon xsi and the 70-200L and then i give you 2 months and you'll trade it all for a used 5dc but you'll be short and be without a lens again, so you'll buy the 85mm and a few other lens and before i or you realize you'll have a 5d mark 3 and 3k in lens and that will last 6 months and you'll trade it all for a Nikon d3. So close out ebay and just spam the photo geeks website.

Steven i found a few Xs for 250-300 but i'm not ready to buy a camera just yet. I'm wondering what my wifes got up her sleeve for my suprise.
probably a Nikon :p :lol:

[tmwag]

Steven i found a few Xs for 250-300 but i'm not ready to buy a camera just yet. I'm wondering what my wifes got up her sleeve for my suprise.
I think you're ready for a XS...

[jetta-the-hut]

What Camera?

anyone will do, money is tight right now, maybe in the next month or so.


i hope.

[monk3y]

I am done day trading :D

[jetta-the-hut]

probably a Nikon :p :lol:

like a d300 - my god how wonderful, i'd have to keep her if she did.

[monk3y]

like a d300 - my god how wonderful, i'd have to keep her if she did.

hahahaha... :lol:

[jetta-the-hut]

I think you're ready for a XS...

it would be a good camera to start back out in the dslr field but all the littler crops feel like toys to me. but anything is better than what i have

[*sigh*]

it would be a good camera to start back out in the dslr field but all the littler crops feel like toys to me. but anything is better than what i have
You should for got a T2i :)

That would be a good start back.

[tmwag]

i hope.

Hope is good...keep the faith

[jetta-the-hut]

so whats going on on your side of the world Steven, hows the weather today?

[monk3y]

it would be a good camera to start back out in the dslr field but all the littler crops feel like toys to me. but anything is better than what i have

they do feel like a toy... while my 500D did take good nice photos, I feel like its too small for my hands :lol: and you are bigger than me (well in height and frame) but I am heavier and fatter? :(

[monk3y]

so whats going on on your side of the world Steven, hows the weather today?

well nothing, just finished daytrading and pulled the trigger on some stuff from B&H :D

its sunday right now, I am at work until 1pm, and me and my some of my staff will go on a road trip at a nearby monastery... :D

[jdizzle]

They can have the worst affect on your credit, because typically they are the easiest to qualify for, so they are the ones that people with bad credit apply for.

If you've had it for awhile, I'm sure it's fine.

I'm not a huge fan of REI though, they have some cool stuff, and I'm a "member" there, but I hardly ever go there.
Well, I don't have any issues with my credit rating. The last time I checked my rating, it's over 800. :lol:

[tmwag]

Well, I don't have any issues with my credit rating. The last time I checked my rating, it's over 800. :lol:

Does that mean I can borrow money from you:D

[*sigh*]

Well, I don't have any issues with my credit rating. The last time I checked my rating, it's over 800. :lol:
I have no clue what mine is..

[monk3y]

Does that mean I can borrow money from you:D

hahahahahaha bw! he has to give me money first :p

[jetta-the-hut]

You should for got a T2i :)

That would be a good start back.

not if its anything like the t1i but i'm sure they fixed some of the complaints i had with the t1i when they made the t2i.

Alot of people love the t1i i just had alot of focus issues with mine, but i had the JDM version, mine said Kiss X3 on the tag on the front,lol.


would love to grab up a 50d paired up with a decent prime. Maybe i need a career change and actually try and get paid for this hobby of mine, then i could justify the money i want to spend.

[jdizzle]

Does that mean I can borrow money from you:D
Sure! ;)
I have no clue what mine is..
You should check to see what your rating is and I usually leave it up to my wife to do that stuff. :)

[tmwag]

hahahahahaha bw! he has to give me money first :p

Dang..well it was worth a try

[jdizzle]

hahahahahaha bw! he has to give me money first :p
Really? How so? :lol::p

[jetta-the-hut]

well nothing, just finished daytrading and pulled the trigger on some stuff from B&H :D

its sunday right now, I am at work until 1pm, and me and my some of my staff will go on a road trip at a nearby monastery... :D

i could never figure out the day trading thing, do you do pretty well in it. Is that what your job is or just a hobby.

I'm just a phone man, fix & install phone lines and the same with High Speed internet lines (DSL).

[tmwag]

Sure! ;)



OK, I really need a Porsche 911 turbo S...you know the one with 530hp

[jetta-the-hut]

OK, I really need a Porsche 911 turbo S...you know the one with 530hp

lol. nice choice

[*sigh*]

You should check to see what your rating is and I usually leave it up to my wife to do that stuff. :)Well I've done the free annual report before, but it doesn't give you a number, just a general idea of what your credit is.

I just ran mine again, I have no bad credit, but the only big credit builder I have / have had is my car loan.

I consider buying it, it doesn't cost that much. But... my debit card doesn't work! :p

[vipergts831]

Nice paint job on the new 2012 Entry level Trek 1.1:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/2_and_1_series/1_1_h2_compact/

This was the current 2011 version.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/2_and_1_series/1_1_h2_compact_2011/#

[monk3y]

Really? How so? :lol::p
hey coz I was first in line :p

i could never figure out the day trading thing, do you do pretty well in it. Is that what your job is or just a hobby.

I'm just a phone man, fix & install phone lines and the same with High Speed internet lines (DSL).

haha seriously, we were daytrading the Gitzo 3541LS tripod here, waiting for the price to really go down before we buy... :lol: I have not tried real daytrading Aren...

I have my own small business...nothing big, I have about 40 people and 3 shops, dealing in construction materials mainly Wood products (I market my brother's product) and electrical materials.

its good to see though that a phoneman like you can have hobbies and such in the US, here if you are a Lineman (as we call it) you would probably be living on a $5/day wage or something like that... you would not even think about eating good food...:(

[*sigh*]

Nice paint job on the new 2012 Entry level Trek 1.1:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/2_and_1_series/1_1_h2_compact/

This was the current 2011 version.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/2_and_1_series/1_1_h2_compact_2011/#It's weird how only the 1.1 has a 2012 model so far...

[Blurr Cube]

Well it looks like my Credit Union just decided to stop me from spending my money.

I was out at Ikea (which is a nice 45 minute drive from my house) and my card kept getting declined, and of course in the day and age of plastic, I did not have enough cash to cover the charges, so I left empty handed.

There are no calls from the fraud alert center, no alerts on my account, it just won't let me use my card.

I think that seals it, time to go credit card shopping.

Wow. That doesn't sound right. I'd be pissed and going crazy as to what's going on. :confused:

nope getting my nails painted next, dont want to loose my place in line
bw!

Justin Beaver or Selena Gomez (or some other Disney tween) blaring in the background? :p

wow!! really? I mean I can call 24hours anytime and there will be someone who would talk to me regarding credit cards or cellphone concerns, sometimes you just have to wait though...

btw, I find it funny that you guys "Shop" for credit card, most people here would apply for a few companies and hope they would be given one :lol: yet you guys get to choose :lol:

Over there the culture is averse to debt. Over stateside credit is needed. :rolleyes:

my wifes already got me figured out, shes just said,

Ok you buy a canon xsi and the 70-200L and then i give you 2 months and you'll trade it all for a used 5dc but you'll be short and be without a lens again, so you'll buy the 85mm and a few other lens and before i or you realize you'll have a 5d mark 3 and 3k in lens and that will last 6 months and you'll trade it all for a Nikon d3. So close out ebay and just spam the photo geeks website.

Steven i found a few Xs for 250-300 but i'm not ready to buy a camera just yet. I'm wondering what my wifes got up her sleeve for my suprise.

Better to spam here than to spend! Smart wife. ;)

not if its anything like the t1i but i'm sure they fixed some of the complaints i had with the t1i when they made the t2i.

Alot of people love the t1i i just had alot of focus issues with mine, but i had the JDM version, mine said Kiss X3 on the tag on the front,lol.


would love to grab up a 50d paired up with a decent prime. Maybe i need a career change and actually try and get paid for this hobby of mine, then i could justify the money i want to spend.

Kiss X3 means it was imported (Asia or Europe I think). Get a T2i with a grip. It went down in price since the T3i came out.

i could never figure out the day trading thing, do you do pretty well in it. Is that what your job is or just a hobby.

I'm just a phone man, fix & install phone lines and the same with High Speed internet lines (DSL).

Steve is "daytrading" a tripod. We've been joking around that he's been following the price of the tripod and waiting for it to go as low as possible before buying. Not real daytrading of stocks. Heh. ;)

[*sigh*]

Wow. That doesn't sound right. I'd be pissed and going crazy as to what's going on. :confused:I am... and I can't do anything about it until Monday... :mad:

It might be time for me to move from the Credit Union to Wells Fargo.

[monk3y]

Over there the culture is averse to debt. Over stateside credit is needed. :rolleyes:

Steve is "daytrading" a tripod. We've been joking around that he's been following the price of the tripod and waiting for it to go as low as possible before buying. Not real daytrading of stocks. Heh. ;)

I doubt its that Farlet...more like people have really bad credit standing here coz everybody don't have money :lol: so credit card companies are careful in giving out card.

[Blurr Cube]

I am... and I can't do anything about it until Monday... :mad:

Oh yeah... credit unions have banking hours. :(

[jetta-the-hut]

Nice paint job on the new 2012 Entry level Trek 1.1:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/2_and_1_series/1_1_h2_compact/

This was the current 2011 version.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/2_and_1_series/1_1_h2_compact_2011/#

wish they'de release a decent tri-bike thats affordable.

hey coz I was first in line :p



haha seriously, we were daytrading the Gitzo 3541LS tripod here, waiting for the price to really go down before we buy... :lol: I have not tried real daytrading Aren...

I have my own small business...nothing big, I have about 40 people and 3 shops, dealing in construction materials mainly Wood products (I market my brother's product) and electrical materials.

its good to see though that a phoneman like you can have hobbies and such in the US, here if you are a Lineman (as we call it) you would probably be living on a $5/day wage or something like that... you would not even think about eating good food...:(

40 people and 3 shops,thats Awesome!!!!

i was an industrial electrician before and been doing phone work with AT&T for 11 1/2 years now, we make good money but its mainly because were unionized. alot of thier contractors dont get paid didley.

Honestly now for me now, its more about feeling like i've done a good job at the end of the day, the moneys just a bonus.

[vipergts831]

Nick look into Amex Blue. Great all around solid card.

[*sigh*]

Oh yeah... credit unions have banking hours. :(My work has all of their accounts through Wells Fargo too, so I would get some perks as a result... We'll see.

[Blurr Cube]

I doubt its that Farlet...more like people have really bad credit standing here coz everybody don't have money :lol: so credit card companies are careful in giving out card.

Thinking about it... you're probably right. Most people there like to get paid right away and in cash. Also, most don't make enough to become credit worthy. :(

[tmwag]

lol. nice choice

Porsche 911 turbo...will always be my dream/lottery car;)

[vipergts831]

It's weird how only the 1.1 has a 2012 model so far...

They always trickle out the lowest version first since it doesn't change components. The next 2 months should slowly see the releases of higher models. Right now every trek below Madone 3.1 is on closeout sale at my bike shop.

[*sigh*]

Nick look into Amex Blue. Great all around solid card.

Ooh, you can shop with the points at Amazon. I like it! :p

[*sigh*]

They always trickle out the lowest version first since it doesn't change components. The next 2 months should slowly see the releases of higher models. Right now every trek below Madone 3.1 is on closeout sale at my bike shop.

Buy it just for the frame! :D

[monk3y]

wish they'de release a decent tri-bike thats affordable.
40 people and 3 shops,thats Awesome!!!!

i was an industrial electrician before and been doing phone work with AT&T for 11 1/2 years now, we make good money but its mainly because were unionized. alot of thier contractors dont get paid didley.


yeah that's why you see me spamming here all day...I am my own boss but I only live off on salary...so I am still technical penniless most of the time :lol: just recently, about 3 months ago I started getting a $600/month "Share" on top of my salary... so that's why I am spending like crazy right now :lol:

and in a few months time or maybe next year, I think I will start getting $600+$2500 on top of my salary again...but this time, I will save that $2500/month... I hope :lol:

we haven't shared a penny in 5 years... we just turned 5 last month...its about time we enjoy the money :lol:


Honestly now for me now, its more about feeling like i've done a good job at the end of the day, the moneys just a bonus.
well at least you get satisfaction with that... its all that matters..being satisfied and happy :D

[vipergts831]

wish they'de release a decent tri-bike thats affordable.



40 people and 3 shops,thats Awesome!!!!

i was an industrial electrician before and been doing phone work with AT&T for 11 1/2 years now, we make good money but its mainly because were unionized. alot of thier contractors dont get paid didley.

Honestly now for me now, its more about feeling like i've done a good job at the end of the day, the moneys just a bonus.

Yup I looked at tri-bikes and they are all over 1k.

[vipergts831]

Ooh, you can shop with the points at Amazon. I like it! :p

;) I know you would like that.

[Blurr Cube]

Nick look into Amex Blue. Great all around solid card.

Ooh, you can shop with the points at Amazon. I like it! :p

That's right... Amex Blue rewards is points that can be used in Amazon.

Or ask you're company about Amex Costco... gas is 3% cash reward and other % for other stuff. :)

[*sigh*]

;) I know you would like that.
Looks like they have a cash back version of the card too, with very similar %'s back to the costco card.

[vipergts831]

Buy it just for the frame! :D

My cousin is getting it :) he was set to get his bike Friday and I told him let's make sure they get you this one! Much nicer paint job on that frame.

[jetta-the-hut]

yeah that's why you see me spamming here all day...I am my own boss but I only live off on salary...so I am still technical penniless most of the time :lol: just recently, about 3 months ago I started getting a $600/month "Share" on top of my salary... so that's why I am spending like crazy right now :lol:

and in a few months time or maybe next year, I think I will start getting $600+$2500 on top of my salary again...but this time, I will save that $2500/month... I hope :lol:

we haven't shared a penny in 5 years... we just turned 5 last month...its about time we enjoy the money :lol:


well at least you get satisfaction with that... its all that matters..being satisfied and happy :D

congrats on getting 5 years thats cool, i make all my money from may-september then the OT comes to a hault, the rest of the year is straight 40, thats why i could afford a 32 foot pool and a 32 foot deck right beside it,and the deck and pool is why i cant afford a camera just yet.:lol:

[jdizzle]

OK, I really need a Porsche 911 turbo S...you know the one with 530hp
That's all? :lol:;)

[monk3y]

Thinking about it... you're probably right. Most people there like to get paid right away and in cash. Also, most don't make enough to become credit worthy. :(

exactly... I myself was not even given a credit card until recently... I can only declare $400/month as my salary. but I don't have all the necessary papers nor do I have utility bills under my name coz all are tied up to the company.

I gave them a copy of my company papers with my name on it, and I guess they don't believe a 24year old guy owns something like that, so I got denied on 4 tries. my last try was when I applied for a car loan under my own name and I just requested for a credit card and that's when they gave me one :lol:

we re 6 siblings, and I am the youngest and the only one who doesn't have a gold card :(

[jdizzle]

Nick look into Amex Blue. Great all around solid card.
Amex Blue is great! :)

[Blurr Cube]

wish they'de release a decent tri-bike thats affordable.



40 people and 3 shops,thats Awesome!!!!

i was an industrial electrician before and been doing phone work with AT&T for 11 1/2 years now, we make good money but its mainly because were unionized. alot of thier contractors dont get paid didley.

Honestly now for me now, its more about feeling like i've done a good job at the end of the day, the moneys just a bonus.

Great attitude and work ethic! ;)

yeah that's why you see me spamming here all day...I am my own boss but I only live off on salary...so I am still technical penniless most of the time :lol: just recently, about 3 months ago I started getting a $600/month "Share" on top of my salary... so that's why I am spending like crazy right now :lol:

and in a few months time or maybe next year, I think I will start getting $600+$2500 on top of my salary again...but this time, I will save that $2500/month... I hope :lol:

we haven't shared a penny in 5 years... we just turned 5 last month...its about time we enjoy the money :lol:


well at least you get satisfaction with that... its all that matters..being satisfied and happy :D

You really should save for those rainy days! Then again we are bad influence to wallets/savings around here. :lol:

[jetta-the-hut]

finally got the girls down for bed, i'm off for tonight,see you guys later. Sweet dreams of 5d's and "L" lens to all out there!

[vipergts831]

Amex Blue is great! :)

Yup. Once I have a mortgage I'm getting the zinc Amex card. Great rewards when you charge 5K a year.

[monk3y]

congrats on getting 5 years thats cool, i make all my money from may-september then the OT comes to a hault, the rest of the year is straight 40, thats why i could afford a 32 foot pool and a 32 foot deck right beside it,and the deck and pool is why i cant afford a camera just yet.:lol:

haha yeah by comparison what I am getting is probably very small to what you guys are getting, but when compared locally where minimum wage is just $5-6/day... I am already earning pretty good :lol:

[jdizzle]

finally got the girls down for bed, i'm off for tonight,see you guys later. Sweet dreams of 5d's and "L" lens to all out there!
Good night Aren. You deserve a good night's sleep! :)

[monk3y]

Great attitude and work ethic! ;)



You really should save for those rainy days! Then again we are bad influence to wallets/savings around here. :lol:

yeah that's why I wanna finish spending before that $2500 gets around my way :lol:

by that time, I would have good gear already and would be less tempted to buy more :lol:

[*sigh*]

Amex Blue is great! :)Hmm...

Looks like I'll be looking into the Costco one and if not that, then Amex Blue Cash, or maybe just Amex Blue.

[jdizzle]

Yup. Once I have a mortgage I'm getting the zinc Amex card. Great rewards when you charge over 6K a year.
Yup! You can easily break that by purchasing camera gear. ;)

[jdizzle]

Hmm...

Looks like I'll be looking into the Costco one and if not that, then Amex Blue Cash, or maybe just Amex Blue.
I never looked into the Cash one. Any difference?

[tmwag]

That's all? :lol:;)

No, if I'm goin to dream..might as well dream big ...throw in a Canon 1Ds Mark III and a...well..800mmL prime...

[Blurr Cube]

Yup. Once I have a mortgage I'm getting the zinc Amex card. Great rewards when you charge over 6K a year.

There's a "zinc" card... geez. I guess "platinum" is too common now. :lol:

[monk3y]

I see we are talking like real Financial advisers now :lol:

[*sigh*]

I never looked into the Cash one. Any difference?Slightly different reward structure for a variety of things. The costco one still seems better. :)

There's a "zinc" card... geez. I guess "platinum" is too common now. :lol:It looks like the Zync card is targeted at like college students.

[jdizzle]

No, if I'm goin to dream..might as well dream big ...throw in a Canon 1Ds Mark III and a...well..800mmL prime...
Sure. Sending money to PayPal right now! :lol:;)
There's a "zinc" card... geez. I guess "platinum" is too common now. :lol:
Seriously! :lol:

[jdizzle]

Slightly different reward structure for a variety of things. The costco one still seems better. :)

It looks like the Zync card is targeted at like college students.
The people with crappy credit get the old school copper card! :lol: ;)

[monk3y]

The people with crappy credit get the old school copper card! :lol: ;)

at least they still get cards :lol:

[jdizzle]

I seriously have the fever for some Zeiss glass. I'm going to add the Zeiss 50 f2 MP and Zeiss 100 f2 MP. :eek::lol:

[tmwag]

Sure. Sending money to PayPal right now! :lol:
K.I'll post pic's

[vipergts831]

Yup! You can easily break that by purchasing camera gear. ;)

I see what your trying to do ;) :lol:

[Blurr Cube]

I seriously have the fever for some Zeiss glass. I'm going to add the Zeiss 50 f2 MP and Zeiss 100 f2 MP. :eek::lol:

Zeiss fever! Is it contagious? :lol:

[jdizzle]

I see what your trying to do ;) :lol:
No more excuses my friend!! ;)
Zeiss fever! Is it contagious? :lol:
It seriously is. :lol:

[tmwag]

Have a great night folks..I'm checking out, powering down, poofing..see ya;)

[vipergts831]

Slightly different reward structure for a variety of things. The costco one still seems better. :)

It looks like the Zync card is targeted at like college students.

Hmm not sure what you mean by that as you add on packets to that card to customize the kind of rewards you get. Amex and college credit card sounds wrong :lol:

[monk3y]

I seriously have the fever for some Zeiss glass. I'm going to add the Zeiss 50 f2 MP and Zeiss 100 f2 MP. :eek::lol:

you should get a Sony body :p

[*sigh*]

Hmm not sure what you mean by that as you add on packets to that card to customize the kind of rewards you get. Amex and college credit card sounds wrong :lol:That's not what all the articles on the card have said. :p

[jdizzle]

you should get a Sony body :p
Hell NO! :lol:;)

[vipergts831]

That's not what all the articles on the card have said. :p

I would expect that from a card with a revolving account but zinc needs to be paid in full every month just like the regular amex. Not the kind of card you want in college as it would destroy your credit if you cant pay off the balance at the end of the month.

[jdizzle]

I would expect that from a card with a revolving account but zinc needs to be paid in full every month just like the regular amex. Not the kind of card you want in college as it would destroy your credit if you cant pay off the balance at the end of the month.
I agree. I went through this and my first credit card was only a $600.00 limit!! :lol::lol:

[*sigh*]

I would expect that from a card with a revolving account but zinc needs to be paid in full every month just like the regular amex. Not the kind of card you want in college as it would destroy your credit if you cant pay off the balance at the end of the month.

Well I think it's more targeted at people that age who are looking to build/rebuild their credit.

[Blurr Cube]

I would expect that from a card with a revolving account but zinc needs to be paid in full every month just like the regular amex. Not the kind of card you want in college as it would destroy your credit if you cant pay off the balance at the end of the month.

College campuses would have these cc companies with stands and handing out freebies if you fill out an application. College kids are vulnerable since they need money for this and that. :(

[vipergts831]

I agree. I went through this and my first credit card was only a $600.00 limit!! :lol::lol:

Yup! :lol: I know the pain all too well.

Well I think it's more targeted at people that age who are looking to build/rebuild their credit.

Depends. The kicker with that card is this. You can easily get approved for it but that is not its purpose. Its purpose are those customizable packets. If you hit the spending of 5k on those categories you cash in on the rewards. Example being i travel a lot through out the year for work. I could charge the traveling to my amex zinc and easily rack up the 5k target. If you cant hit those 5k spending marks the card is really useless.

[vipergts831]

College campuses would have these cc companies with stands and handing out freebies if you fill out an application. College kids are vulnerable since they need money for this and that. :(

I basically see them as loan sharks!

[vipergts831]

But def Nick look into amex blue and chase freedom:

https://www.chase.com/online/freedom/card-application.htm/?CELL=6RRW&MSC=IQ17411941

[*sigh*]

Depends. The kicker with that card is this. You can easily get approved for it but that is not its purpose. Its purpose are those customizable packets. If you hit the spending of 5k on those categories you cash in on the rewards. Example being i travel a lot through out the year for work. I could charge the traveling to my amex zinc and easily rack up the 5k target. If you cant hit those 5k spending marks the card is really useless.Well none of those packs really would be all that great for me.

[monk3y]

bye guys :D

[vipergts831]

Well none of those packs really would be all that great for me.

Yup thats why i didnt suggest it for you. Im looking at that once mayra and i move in together. Combining our expenses would rack it up quickly. :D

[*sigh*]

But def Nick look into amex blue and chase freedom:

https://www.chase.com/online/freedom/card-application.htm/?CELL=6RRW&MSC=IQ17411941Hmm... I do like the extended warranties AMEX offers, but the Chase Freedom looks like a good card too.

[jdizzle]

Yup thats why i didnt suggest it for you. Im looking at that once mayra and i move in together. Combining our expenses would rack it up quickly. :D
Even camera gear!! ;)

[vipergts831]

Hmm... I do like the extended warranties AMEX offers, but the Chase Freedom looks like a good card too.

Yup those two are nice options. I learned the hard way about credit cards (college sharks! :lol: ) so i try to help out when anyone wants to get one :)

[Blurr Cube]

bye guys :D

See ya Istoy. Enjoy your trip. Daytrading over... for now. The waiting starts then? :lol:

[Blurr Cube]

Even camera gear!! ;)

And bike gear! :lol:

[*sigh*]

Yup those two are nice options. I learned the hard way about credit cards (college sharks! :lol: ) so i try to help out when anyone wants to get one :)
Well first step is looking into the Costco one, after that I'll start with those other two.