POTN December 2005 Spend-a-thon

[::John::]

Speedlite 430EX @ AUD$409 = USD$308.58

That's it!

NO more

until the new year...

[Carzee]

Lets go - keep it up...

Total to this time: US $136,285

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146/1590
147/900
148/317
149/450
150/75
151/308

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[michael88]

50mm 1.8 for $70.00 last week.

[Carzee]

BTW we are now half way thru December Spendathon or more.

The 25th is getting really close now. Be good or Santa won't visit...

[tim]

How much do you think B&H sells each month? Millions?

[Carzee]

Well, its hard to grasp, in sheer dollars.... but there are even a couple of their cartons in my very average garage in my very average Australian suburb.

Millions and zillions...

[tim]

I've spent a fair bit with them, just not this month, but it's a drop in the bucket for them. I wonder if they're the biggest camera store in the world?

[MattL]

2x Sterlingtek BP-511s = $30.5976 USD

[Carzee]

B&H is the biggest in the whole Solar System. (I read it on the internet).

[RbrtPtikLeoSeny]

Wow, sweet thread! Cool too see how much cash people have spent just in the last month or so... I'm guessing this only counts for the month of december right? Not November? Well, then you can add me in for the following,

35 f/1.4L (SO PSYCHED) $1,148.80
300 f/4L IS (On it's way from an FM member) $925.00
CS Book (Also from FM member) $23.00

Total: $2,096.80 :-) Yup, I'm broke.

[Todd Louis Green]

CS Book (Also from FM member)

Ah, I had not considered books. If that counts, add another $75 for me.

[In2Photos]

Picked it up last night.

Tamron 28-75 f.2.8 XR DI for $290.

[noname]

Did some buying the last couple weeks

$870 - Canon Digital Rebel XT w/ Sandisk 1GB Ultra II CF Card (B&H)
$450 - Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
$320 - Canon 50mm f/1.4 EF USM (B&H)
$20 - CF Cardreader

Total - $1660 (US)

[Curtis N]

My 20D (body only) arrived today from B&H.
With shipping, after rebate, $1,216.65 US.

After I notify the magazines of my equipment upgrade, surely they'll reconsider.

[Carzee]

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Wow, sweet thread! Cool too see how much cash people have spent just in the last month or so... I'm guessing this only counts for the month of december right? Not November? Well, then you can add me in for the following...

Robert Patrick Leon Seny - umm, what was the date of your November spend? Was it Thanksgiving week?

[Carzee]

Lets go - keep it up...

Total to this time: US $139.626

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153/70
158/30
160/0
161/75
162/290
163/1660
164/1216

[lcupps]

I didn't buy it, but Santa came early this year and dropped a Sony DVD/CD RW external drive off for me to store my originals. I *think* it's about $150.00.

[SuzyView]

Got $300 for background, frame, reflectors, stands, $315 for 50mm f1.4, and Gary Fong's LightSphere II (didn't get that yet) for $35. Still have to get a polarizing filter for the lens, but will add later. And I got the same Sony DVD/CD RW external Drive at Staples $159.00 (with a $20 rebate).

SuzyView

[Carzee]

And congrats CurtisN..did you trade the 300D in the deal for the 20D? I think you had a 300D, or did you? Anyway, hope you get some great shots. I like mine a lot.

[Curtis N]

did you trade the 300D in the deal for the 20D?Nah. Still got it.
Technically, the 300D belongs to my wife. She keeps reminding me that I gave it to HER for HER birthday last March! I guess now she'll actually get to use it some. We'll probably still fight over the lenses & flash unit though. ;)

[EllenC]

My damage : $1690

This includes another flash (430EX to go with the 580EX), a light tent along with some hotlights, a 50mm f/1.8, a 5-1 reflector, quite a few photo books (I've got a lot to learn), a new ball head and a few other odds and ends. Oh and CS2.

Hmmm, I seem to be running out of money but there's oh so much more I covet.

[tim]

If books are counted add US$140 from me.

[WRC]

Canon MkIIn - $3995.00

[Az2Africa]

Canon 5D $3038.00 with shipping from B&H:lol:
Custom Bracket $318.00
Sekonic L558r $499.00
Paper and ink $199.00

[belmondo]

Canon 5D $3038.00 with shipping from B&H:lol:
Custom Bracket $318.00
Sekonic L558r $499.00
Paper and ink $199.00

You're going to love the Custom Bracket. (The 5D ain't bad, either.;))

[RbrtPtikLeoSeny]

Robert Patrick Leon Seny - umm, what was the date of your November spend? Was it Thanksgiving week?

Nah, it was early to mid november. BG-E2 grip, LSPJ, stuff like that. Hehe, nice attempt on my name. Got the first half right! Robert Patrick Leo Stepney.:D

[Anteros]

Canon 430ex flash (paid $365 taxes included Canadian so about $310.25 USD)

Weee, I can't wait to try it out but alas I forgot to pick up some batteries when I bought it this evening! Doh.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

O_O You have a Custom, belmondo? WHY DIDN'T I SEE A BOX?? Are you stashing SECRET BOXES?!?!

I'm in love with my brackets. I couldn't do weddings nearly as well without them.

Anyway, back to the spending..I just can't stop!! :o

$180 for a 10x24' white muslin
$235 for a 2 gig Ultra II CF
$209 for an ST-E2
$40 for a custom bracket QR Plate
$80 for a manfrotto 9' light stand
$40 for an umbrella
$20 for a shoe bracket
$30 for a reflector
and
$5 for an extra battery for the ST-E2 :-D

I WANNA SEE BELMONDO'S SECRET BOXES!!!!

[belmondo]

O_O You have a Custom, belmondo? WHY DIDN'T I SEE A BOX?? Are you stashing SECRET BOXES?!?!



Well, the custom bracket comes in a funky-shaped box that doesn't store well. Then, there are the miscellaneous bits and pieces that come in bags. When all is said and done, it was best just to throw all that stuff out. Besides, I'll never part with my Custom Bracket, so the box would never be used.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

.....yeah.....but which one do you have?

By the way, funny shaped or not, I still have my boxes. Kind of a trapezoid shape. Who the heck thought of that? I'd like to see a bunch of THEM on a shelf!

[ewaters70]

$325 EF 28-135 IS USM
$30 EW-78B II Lens Hood
$240 EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
$150 Manfrotto 3001D Tripod and 3030 Head
$35 72mm UV Filter
$35 Canon 200EG photo backpack
$15 EP-EX15 Eyepiece Extender

I doubt I am done, somebody help, I think I am addicted!!!

Ed

[Ronald S. Jr.]

WHOA, where'd y ou get your 50 1.4 for $240??? I WANT ONE AGAIN!

[ewaters70]

WHOA, where'd y ou get your 50 1.4 for $240??? I WANT ONE AGAIN!

I got "IT" on ebay.

although the final price was $270 and I used the 10% off coupon. Still a good deal I think

[Ronald S. Jr.]

great deal! I'm going to ebay now! $10 says I have a 50 within the hour! ;-)

[ewaters70]

great deal! I'm going to ebay now! $10 says I have a 50 within the hour! ;-)

I bet your right...check this out
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1-4-USM-AF-Lens-FREE-SHPNG-50-1-4_W0QQitemZ7573242734QQcategoryZ30066QQssPageNameZ WDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Good luck
Ed

[DocFrankenstein]

200 USD for a grip and flash attachments.

[mrclark321]

$1000 US on a 24-70L
$75 US on a CF card

[ffstretch]

It's been a good, good month!

EF 50 F/1.4
2nd 20D
4gb Extreme III
Giottio Rocket (the tall one)
Wacom 4x5 pen/tablet (graphire)
and last but not least.....
the 24-70 f/2.8 L

Total is approx: $4000.00

The best it's all a write-off!!

Happy holidays!!!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Lots of people getting moderate bursts of common sense! (of course I'm speaking of those who recently purchased a 24-70L) :-D

Pretty good deal on yours, by the way, Dan. That's what I paid for mine. :-)

[Carzee]

Wow this is a big jump - keep it up...

Total to this time: US $157,718

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167/150
168/809
171/1690
172/140
173/3995
174/4054
177/310
178/839
181/830
186/200
187/1075
188/4000

[abat]

$45 for a photography book

[DocFrankenstein]

$45 for a photography book
Ok - ban this guy! :evil:

This is a forum about equipment worship - not learning how to make better pictures! :cool:

Kiddin kiddin...

[Carzee]

C'mon you scrooges - empty the shop shelves in a sheer frenzy - max out those cards LOL.

[cking2]

Ok...on 12/09 I spent $493 for a 580ex, off camera cord, stroboframe

yesterday I spent $3055 for a new 5D

Picked up a Battery grip for the 5D on ebay last night for $236

At the rate I am going I will be broke in a month

Rick

[Carzee]

At the rate I am going I will be broke in a month

Now thats a sig line we should all have....

[rcanzano]

Decided to pretty much finish up my equipment buying for the year with a bang. The bang of course being the sound of whatever it was my wife threw at me bouncing off my head! :-)

(2) Manfrotto BO3157N 3157N (RC2) Quick Release Mounting Plate 1/4-20"
(2) Power-2000 POAANMK2700 4-Pack AA NiMH 2700mAh Batteries with 3-Hour Charger
(1) Tamrac TA5259B 5259 CyberPack 9 SLR Camera System and Computer Backpack
(1) Manfrotto BO486RC2 486RC2 Compact Ball Head w/Rapid Connect System
(1) Manfrotto BO3049 3049 Quick Release Mounting Plate 2
(2) Tiffen TIC77 77mm Clear Glass Filter
(1) Photoflex PHMCUSM Multiclamp with Shoe Mount
(1) Canon CA580EX 580EX Flash
(2) Canon CABP511A BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh)
(3) Sandisk SAE3CF1GB 1 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card
(1) Canon CABGE2 BG-E2 Vertical Grip/Battery Holder
(1) Canon CASHE1 E1 Hand Strap
(1) Canon CAET83C ET-83C Lens Hood
(1) Canon CA10040045LE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens
(1) Canon CAEW83E EW-83E Lens Hood
(1) Canon CA163528LEF Zoom Super Wide Angle EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM Autofocus Lens

Total $4500

[belmondo]

Tracking this thread is almost as much fun as waiting for the millionth post was last night. This one is moving a little more slowly, but the numbers are mind boggling.

[superkully]

$100 of your US dollars on bits and bobs (Crumpler case and filters).

If we're counting 35mm stuff as well then you can add $50 for film and chemicals.

[jledvina]

(2) Westcott Umbrella - $12.95
(1) AV600 Power Strip - $19.95
(1) Smith-Victor Flash Kit - $149.95
(1) Westcott Muslin Background - 10x12'- White - $109.95
(1) Westcott Muslin Background - 10x12'- Executive Gray - $109.95
(1) Microstar 18% Gray Lens Cleaning Cloth - $5.95
(1) Canon CAUV58 58mm Haze UV-1 Glass Filter - $12.95
(1) Canon CAES712 ES-71II Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.4 - $26.95
(1) Canon CA5014EF Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens - $309.95
(1) Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch - $69.95
(1) Lumisphere II - $47.95
(?) Random Accessories - $50

TOTAL = $959.40

Not a bad month at all!! I guess I need to buy just a few more things to break that 1 month $1000 barrier...now, to just see if the wife won't notice...:lol:

- Joe

[Brandy327]

Not a bad month at all!! I guess I need to buy just a few more things to break that 1 month $1000 barrier...now, to just see if the wife won't notice...:lol:

Notice? Hell, I was hoping to see a piece of L on that list! Darn! Guess I'm not getting that stocking stuffer I was hoping for! :lol:

[Larry M]

Guess I can help get us over $165k.

I just blew $5036.80 at B&H yesterday
On the:
20D
70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
and a host of supporting gear.

Larry M.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Rcanzano, I was just wondering why you bought an extra hood for the 100-400L when it comes with one already? I never personally had the need for two.

Oh, and I just spent $104 on a new set of inks for my i9900.

[Carzee]

LARRY, Merry Christmas there! WTG! All the best with your pile of goodies.
Mrs Larry on any given day or evening, Dec 24th thru Jan 2nd

"Will you put down that camera stuff and like, you know, start talking to the relatives and friends, blah blah"

"But honey I need to try this idea I had..."

[Carzee]

[ megaphone set to stun ]

POTN Purchase Party in full swing -this is a $20k jump in 24hrs - keep it up...

Total to this time: US $172,297

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191/45
194/3784
196/4500
198/150
199/959
200/ sigh and so sorry there
201/5037
202/104

[UncleDoug]

Computer equipment/software ok?
If so...

$6497.00 for Quad G5 and two 23'' cinema displays.
Santa visited our shop early!!!:D :D :D :D

[Carzee]

Wow. Don't know what that stuff is but its maybe hi end game machines?

Enjoy!

[Larry M]

I hope we don't have to deduct REBATES cuz I'm ??getting back?? a bit over $600.00. Had something to do with Canon's triple rebate program that the guy at B&H told me about. I'll turn them in, if I get anything back fine, if not:evil: .
Larry M.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Only got a little over 20k to go before we hit 200k!

[CyberDyneSystems]

... er.... you can tag another $4k on to that total....

Further info will not be forth coming... :rolleyes:

[Carzee]

POTN Spend-a-thon approaches $200k....

Total to this time: US $182,794

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205/6497
209/4000

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[belmondo]

Refresh my memory, please. When was the last time you did this survey, and what number did we reach?

[thebrewer]

20D $1242
50mm 2.5 macro $249
28-135 is $427
Canon 200eg bag $35
Photoshop CS2 $299

$2252 to get us over 185K

Did I say my wife is very understanding?

[Carzee]

The JULY Spend-a-thon total was $116,000.

I should say ONLY $116,000 'cause its fading into "So what..."
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=84295

[Peitolm]

you Can add
3 hoya filters, £30
50mm 1.8 Mk2 £73.00
EF-S 60 macro £281.
Shipping £7.95
total £390.45 roughtly $692

and that's the stuff i've ordered :) the cannon discount book is waving a £35 off voucher for a 580ex flash, but i think i will get killed if i order that :P

[belmondo]

The JULY Spend-a-thon total was $116,000.

I should say ONLY $116,000 'cause its fading into "So what..."
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=84295

'Tis the season. HO, ho, ho.

[daniel.sung]

20D with kit lens £618 $1096
2GB Sandisk Ultra II £83.85 $149

Total $1245

Got these off ebay last week:D

I plan on buying the 70-200 f/4L , 50 f/1.8 and EFS17-85 IS soon as well. I'll update when i do;).

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I was about to ask where you found the cf so cheap. I'd gladly get more. Was it from a store, or individual, daniel?

[BrianEE93]

Sigma 24-70 DG EX $375
BG-E2 Grip $155

Total $530

[Sketcher]

$1,500

Broke down and got the wife a Rebel XT & stuff for Christmas.

[cjebs]

New zoom lens - $306.00.

[wu_wei0]

another sandisk Ultra II 512 $45

[Carzee]

Our December 2005 Spend-a-thon approaches $200k....

Total to this time: US $189,364

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212/2252
214/692
216/1245
218/530
219/1500
220/306
221/45

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Wed 21
Thu 22
Fri 23
Sat 24
Sun 25
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[Mr. E]

My first real digital camera: $1025

[Carzee]

Congrats Mr E and a big welcome to POTN and DSLR-ness.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I'm thinking we'll hit 200k by tomorrow evening. This went QUICK! have to say, though...seems like most of the "big ticket" was for computers. Someone should add up everything MINUS the computers/monitors/drives/etc. I'd be interested!

[Carzee]

What.... take off the "digital darkroom" expenses?

I think the PP stuff is valid.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

oh no no, I know. I totally agree. I'd just like to see how much was spent on literal "photo gear", that's all. After all...I was one of the ones to list an outlandishly expensive computer.

[Carzee]

Hmmm, at a rough guess, 20% of the total. Its just all too much to go back and figure out.

[Carzee]

Weekend buying?

I just ordered a Optech Bag from Phillip $35
..and in all this post watching I missed my own buy last week
I have just checked - I didn't post my Metz 54MZ-3 set $390

[Ronald S. Jr.]

yeah, one other thing. I was gonna get myself a carbon fiber tripod, but since I just never ever use a tripod, I got myself a Dell 20.1" widescreen LCD. - $480

[belmondo]

Just a thought, Carzee, but you might want to run this survey past Christmas by a few days. Some people might receive cash, checks, or gift certificates as gift that they'll want to turn into photo gear. Others might want to exchange that ugly figurine they got from Aunt Gertrude. In short, I think the Christmas buying season runs well past Christmas.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I think the Christmas buying season runs well past Christmas.

Year round for some. ;-)

[Carzee]

Hmmmm... Belmondo I added another 48hrs.

With about a week to go...
the December 2005 Spend-a-thon approaches $200,000

Total to this time: US $191,294

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223/1025
229/425
230/480


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[JBillings]

Okay, add my foolishness to this list.

Gitzo 1325, BH-55PCL, L plate for 1d2n, lens plates.... $!,436
Epson P-2000.... $436

[Carzee]

Merry Christmas JB!
Hope you do a thread on your new ballhead and testing it.

[tauntedmonster]

430ex and AA's and Charger: $270

[RUSS-D]

I didn't know you all where including computers in the mixx. I just got a Dell 9100 series, with a 19" LCD monitor for 1400 bucks. Also just got 2 CF cards for 70 bucks.

[EpHeSuS]

20D - $1563US ( stupid Australian mark-ups )
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 - $420US
Sigma 70-300 - $201US
Canon 50mm f/1.8 - $126US
Sigma 10-20 - $506US
Lowepro Mini Trekker AW - $125US

Total: $4754US
Just read above, computers? Do individual components count? :D
Leadtek 128mb 6800LE - $162US (bargain for the performance)
Logitech G-15 Keyboard (helps me uhh.. rename the files) - $74US

Total: $4990US ( with pc bits )

[Ronald S. Jr.]

The next one or two people will break it, I think. Up to about $198k now.

[Carzee]

Better do an update. Give us a minute, got to recharge the calculator.

[Carzee]

With about a week to go...
the December 2005 Spend-a-thon nudges $200,000

Total to this time: US $199,896

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234/1872
236/270
237/1470
238/4990



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[Rob612]

Add another EUR 140 for a NP-E3 battery.

[andym172]

17-40 L = £450 ($795)

50mm 1.8 = £79 ($140)

:)

[Carzee]

Well, we've topped $200,000. I think $250,000 may be the Grand Total. Who knows.

[EOSAddict]

£540 spent on buying Mr Condyk's Tokina 12-24 and Sigma 24-70 2.8 via the POTN marketplace!

Approx $920

[cking2]

Just ordered some new glass at B&H to go with the new 5D, so you can add $760.

Rick

[In2Photos]

Just spent another $100 on two 512 CF cards before rebates.
Don't know if I will get my grip before this ends.

[In2Photos]

And I almost forgot a $20 book on Photography.

[sunbeast]

$1,336.27 for 20D, grip, batteries and charger, and photo paper.

[Barb42]

ACDSee 8 - $50; upgrade PSP X - $59 (I use PSCS2 but keep PSP on my laptop for camera club presentations. Heck, I needed a catalog program, both programs were a deal and I was sitting there late at night reading emails about each and my credit card was right there....and I wassss updating my laptop, so....)

[CyberDyneSystems]

$6.00 (Yes SIX) on some corningware plastic lids that will fit my 500mm ;)

No kidding :mrgreen:

[Carzee]

With about a week to go...
the December 2005 Spend-a-thon nudges $200,000

Total to this time: US $204,248

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242/166
243/935
245/920
246/760
247/100
248/20
249/1336
250/109
251/6


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[jbinllb]

Canon 20D with EF-S 18-55mm kit lens $1110
SanDisk Ultra II 1 Gig CF card $100

[Blue Deuce]

Just pulled the trigger on a 70-200 2.8 $1,165.00
Alien bees from the wife $ 650.00
1.4x tcon $ 285.00

My total to date in Dec. $2,100.00

[ewaters70]

This just in.... Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM $950

[mrclark321]

$120 on a Kata R-102

[belmondo]

If every member that ever joined this forum bought a 1Ds Mk II, that would bring the total up to $333,953,865.00.

Surely we shouldn't have any trouble getting to $150K.

[burntbizzkit]

$120 on a Kata R-102

Glad you decided on the Kata, you'll like it a lot! :)

[Curtis N]

Well I hadn't planned on getting any accessories for my new 20D (which was tabulated about 13 pages ago), but to my chagrin, I have found that the Promaster 7500DX flash that I've been using with (my wife's) 300D won't work with the 20D.

So chalk me up for a Sigma EF-500 DG Super flash unit.
$245.68 US including next-day shipping from Sigma4less.com.

[hotolds442]

Since December 1st.......Canon 20D, EF 35~105mm f3.5-4.5, EF 20~35mm f3.5-4.5 USM, EF 135mm f2.8 Soft Focus, EF 100mm f2.8 MACRO, Hoya 58mm R72 Infrared, 5 miscellaneous UV filters, total = 1938.75 USD

[Carzee]

Way to go --and welcome to POTN hotolds!

They got ducks in Vancouver? Test your glass out.

[Rob612]

Just ordered a Canon I9950 (in the US is the 9900). Add up about EUR 600 plus another 250/300 (don't knwo yet) for a large supply of ink and various papers. I don't like the idea to remain without during the vacations.

[EoSD30fReAk]

well i just got back from the shop
EF 24-105 f4 L IS for $1326
1gb Ram for the pc for $150 :D

[blighty]

£662 for a 350D, kit lens, 512Mb sandisk Ultra II and a three year extended warranty ( warranty half-price). Thats $1,158.21 in Oil Tokens.

[Carzee]

With about a week to go...
the December 2005 Spend-a-thon heads off to stratospheric $200,000

Total to this time: US $214,159

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253/1210
254/2100
255/950
256/120
259/246
260/1939
262/712
263/1476
264/1158


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[cjsa]

oh- printer ink- $70

[WRC]

If every member that ever joined this forum bought a 1Ds Mk II, that would bring the total up to $333,953,865.00.

Surely we shouldn't have any trouble getting to $150K.

It would be an interesting an scary exercise to do a POTN Total Equipment Value Poll. Choose a site like B&H or Adorama and using their new prices (I know people buy second hand) add up the total worth of every posters equipment. I think we'd be shocked at what that number would be.

[toilet535]

So im new to digital photography and wasnt sure what to get in terms of lens and other equipment. In the beginning people gave me lots of suggestion for some high end lens and what not... Here is a quote that i will never forget "if you buy cheap, you end up buying twice"

What i bought for Christmas:
Canon Rebel XT - :D
Canon 18-55 kit Lens - Regret :(
Canon 75-300 f/4.0-5.6 - Regret :(
Canon 50mm 1.4 - :D
Compact Flash Reader
Hitachi 4gb Compact Flash
Extra Battery
Lowepro Sling Shot 200 - :D
---------------------------------
Total: $1900.94

[formula4speed]

300 2.8L- $2400

[belmondo]

300 2.8L- $2400 Whoa! Great price.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

That's what I was thinking! Sheesh...I'd get that and a TC for way under the price of just that anywhere else. Where'd you get yours, formula4speed?

[CyberDyneSystems]

Pre IS version no doubt,.. an awesome price for that lens used! Wow :)

[Carzee]

HAPPY Christmas there! Hope that one don't have any "scam issues" thru Western Union etc.

I just paid for a rubber 72mm hood and folding flash bracket from King Kong, ah Hong King whatever. $26

[RichardtheSane]

IN the past 2-3 weeks I have spent about £430 sterling building a pc with the prime role of photo editing

That is $730 usd

[Xpri]

Well I finally took the jump into digital and bought a 20D body, although I've been borrowing a D60 for a couple of years from work. Time to retire my Elan7e and two AE1s.

$1137 inc tax, can't say where from.

[Carzee]

Xpri - congrats on the 20D. And welcome to POTN, you will learn and yearn here in equal amounts!

[wstein]

$2000 Mac Powerbook
$75 flash accessories
$75 CF card

[rklepper]

EFS 10-22 $639
Hood for above 33.95
Mack Warranty for above $24.95

[Carzee]

Wow Wow Wow
The December 2005 Spend-a-thon heads off to stratospheric $250,000

Total to this time: US $223,271

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266/70
268/1901
269/2400
273/26
274/730
275/1137
277/2150
278/698


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[RandyMN]

My list is too long to itemize but you can modestly add 5000.00 to my list and that still won't cover it completely.

[saravrose]

1,600. rebel xt with kit lens 75-300 ef lens, filters, camera bag, batteries, lens hoods, flash cards... Sari.

[Carzee]

Wow Wow Wow
The December 2005 Spend-a-thon heads off to stratospheric $250,000

Total to this time: US $229,871

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280/5000
281/1600

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[Krapo]

Add up a small 320$ for a 50mm f/1.4...

Merry Christmas to everyone! :)

[Olli]

Yesterday $1500 for 100 mm macro and 70-200 mm zoom.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=122019

- olli

[Tin Man]

Just got 85 1.2 L + filters = $1566

[Jon]

Oh, add another $110 for a Fotochute (Research purposes! Really!).

[Nicole2320]

I spent $920 rebel xt

[Carzee]

So TinMan I'm green with envy here -tou got my present by mistake perhaps?
Congratulations everyone on your new gear.

[GSH]

Sigma 15-30 EX DG & Integral I-Pro 2Gb 100x CF Card.

Call it a round 700 colonial monetary units in total :)

[supergoat]

A610: $214
Filters: $30
Lens Adapter: $25
Lenses: $60
Tripod: $25

Total: $354

There is my contribution

[Carzee]

Is relaxation and mind-altering substances counted? Inspiration is photography related and don't come cheap.
I just brought 4litres (half gal) of Port. $14

Merry Christmas.

[mijbril]

tack another $315 into the pool of lunacy.

[trippinbillies40]

$1280 on two Sigma lenses
Cha-ching! (for me at least)

[chancellor]

$1800 for 28-300L.

[chancellor]

Oh yeah, Tamrac $275.

[Carzee]

CHA CHING is right ---up we go!

Total to this time: US $239,020

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283/320
284/1500
285/1566
286/110
287/920
289/700
290/354
292/315
293/1289
294/1800
295/275



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[EoSD30fReAk]

WOW we just doubled july spendings :shock:

[goatee]

$416 (£240) on a Canon 85mm f/1.8
$35 (£20) on a Hoya Super HMC Pro 58mm UV
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$451 (£260)

[supergoat]

New camera as a gift for someone for xmas: $299.

[sunbeast]

$382.07 for 32 f/2, 2 GB CF and flash accessory....I'm done! (Until the 26th that is).