What photo stuff did you get for Christmas?

[canoflan]

I haven't seen the thread yet that asks this.

I will start off: got a Herman Miller - Ergo Chair for my photo office at home.

(Sorry, but I already buy the photo stuff when I want it, so no Christmas presents for photo gear).;)

[gjl711]

Man, I got squat... I was sure Santa was going to being me at least a bag, but nothing but socks. Maybe I wasn't a good boy :(

[SuzyView]

New camera-laptop bag. It's huge!

[dawnrogers]

I've been a very lucky girl...I got a 70-200mm f2.8 IS USM lens and a TC-80N3 remote shutter control and...(ducking for cover) a couple of books that were recommend on here...

[canoflan]

I've been a very lucky girl...I got a 70-200mm f2.8 IS USM lens and a TC-80N3 remote shutter control and...(ducking for cover) a couple of books that were recommend on here...

That's good stuff. You will love that 70-200, from my experience.:D

[primoz]

Obviously I wasn't good boy this year, so Santa brought me some photo based stuff... Assignment about 500km away on 31st of December :confused:

[SYS]

100-400L. :D

[dave13]

Over the summer I inherited a trio of Medalight PG4001 monolights in which the soldered in flash tubes were burned out. They've been on the back burner of things to fix.

For Christmas I got enough money to buy the tubes, a snoot and sync cords.

I also got a document printer that came with a boat load of office/business software.

[gjl711]

Obviously I wasn't good boy this year, so Santa brought me some photo based stuff... Assignment about 500km away on 31st of December :confused: Well, if it's south, you'll be closer to the warm sun at least. ;)

100-400L. :D HEY!!!! That's what Santa was suppose to drop off over here.

I know!!! HE GOT THE WRONG HOUSE. gimme-my-present... gimme-my-present...


;)

[Jaime]

Santa was very good, he brought me a 2X Teleconverter. And the wife and son got me a laptop with a black anodized aluminum laptop case.

[primoz]

Unfortunately it's not surfing or swimming on Hawaii. It's skiing World cup, which normally means about 5 or 6 hours of freezing on snow and wind.
But I promise I will be better next year :mrgreen:

[gjl711]

...

For Christmas I got enough money to buy the tubes, a snoot and sync cords.
....
A SNOOT, I love that word. I know what it does, by why the heck is it called a snoot?

[CoolToolGuy]

A Softbox with lights. Made for small items, should be good for eBay stuff.

Have Fun,

[kbreit]

For Hanukkah I received a 430EX.

[SYS]

HEY!!!! That's what Santa was suppose to drop off over here.

I know!!! HE GOT THE WRONG HOUSE. gimme-my-present... gimme-my-present...;)

If you keep saying that, you'll be receiving the credit card bill sent to you... :lol:

I hope you get yours some time very soon.... :)

[liza]

Not a darn thing. But when I get my remaining print orders for senior portraits within the next two weeks, I should have more than enough for the 24-70L!

[inthedeck]

I got a Gary Fong diffuser. Now, just gotta learn how to use it...and glad that it came with it's own CD. :cool:

[eenorton]

A gift certificate to B&H! :D Paid for most of my Pelican 1510. :D :D

[canoflan]

For Hanukkah I received a 430EX.

Great. I am looking for a flash myself soon.

[canoflan]

I got a Gary Fong diffuser. Now, just gotta learn how to use it...and glad that it came with it's own CD. :cool:

Let me know how you like it. I am looking to get the 580EX soon and will need a diffuser as well.

[kcp1377]

Well, it's not technically *for* Christmas, but I got it around Christmas... a 430EX, 400D battery grip and a Crumpler 7 million bag (because with the addition of the grip I have officially outgrown my small Nova 2AW bag). I'm excited! :)

[inthedeck]

Let me know how you like it. I am looking to get the 580EX soon and will need a diffuser as well.

I will do. I have been waiting to take some shots, but with 18 people in the house yesterday, who were ALL OVER the place, it was hard to try and take any shots. I will be more than happy to take some sample shots, and write up a review of the diffuser, in the next couple of days.

[rrpruett]

Expodisk and Wacom pen pad. life will get easier.

[gjl711]

If you keep saying that, you'll be receiving the credit card bill sent to you... :lol:

I hope you get yours some time very soon.... :)
Ouch!!

[nwa2]

Subscription to Practical Photography, and a lowepro Orion Trekker bag (came with the subscription)

Thanks to my darling wife..

[subtle_spectre]

Two Domke photo vests and a Campco photo vest! My releatives need to do a better job coordinating gift buying!

I also received a Vivitar 285hv; Tamrac MAS lens bag for my Expedition 8; and an LG external DVD/CD burner with Lightscribe for producing client image disks!

[lmitch6]

My present to myself was a 5D and 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye :)

[coreypolis]

I haven't seen the thread yet that asks this.

I will start off: got a Herman Miller - Ergo Chair for my photo office at home.

(Sorry, but I already buy the photo stuff when I want it, so no Christmas presents for photo gear).;)
I got a HM Mirra chair for my birthday in october, aren't they great :) my wife works for the local HM office design distributer

[coreypolis]

Didn't ask for any photo stuff, but still got a decent gift from my mother in law. Tamrac Adventure 9, really wanted it when we need to take some food or clothers or whatever with us, as the expedition series has little to no space, though it obviously holds more gear.

It holds the 1d2, 16-35 attached, 70-200, 28-75, and a 550ex. some memory cards and random accessories, but not much else. 17" Fujitsu Lifebook fits, but its tight.

http://www.dvshop.ca/digcamera/images/tamracadventure9.jpg



The wife got the best deal, my mother gave her:
Night for us at the Westin, Breakfast, lunch and dinner GC's, a personal shopper at Nordstrom and $750 there.

[dkimages]

I got a studio lighting kit. Well, actually I got a picture of a studio lighting kit. My husband purchased it online and there is some sort of delay, but it should be here by the 29th.

[Miniflash]

Hey I got a new 55-200 lens and a camera book and new bag for the camera for Christmas all from my son ...yipeeeeeeeeeeeeee ..he knows how to keep a mom smiling .

[DocFrankenstein]

Benro KS-1...

when it came into the mail, I acted surprised and hugged my credit card.

I also got a cool watch.

[jcw122]

-Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 with Contax/Yashica to EOS Adapter
-Helios 44-4 (58mm f/2)---Russian made---and a M42 to EOS adapter
-Haoda Split Focus Screen for my 350D

Dying to get the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8...but I still can't justify $800 for a lens yet. :(

[squashed]

430EX Speedlite...Yay !!!

[SuzyView]

Didn't ask for any photo stuff, but still got a decent gift from my mother in law. Tamrac Adventure 9, really wanted it when we need to take some food or clothers or whatever with us, as the expedition series has little to no space, though it obviously holds more gear.

It holds the 1d2, 16-35 attached, 70-200, 28-75, and a 550ex. some memory cards and random accessories, but not much else. 17" Fujitsu Lifebook fits, but its tight.

http://www.dvshop.ca/digcamera/images/tamracadventure9.jpg




I got that one but in red. It's huge! And it does fit a ton of stuff. But it's also heavy. I may have to let my son carry that while I carry the other bag. But I really like it.

[bdpAKAknox]

I got a rocket blower (very handy)
a nice cleaning kit
and a new tri pod.

And moeny for my next lens purchase :p

[Tom W]

No photo stuff under the tree this year, but I got a few warm, fuzzy garments with which to wrap my body in my new northern abode.

[crn3371]

100-400L thanks to a nice Christmas bonus.

[jestergx4]

I got myself the 70-200 f/2.8L

[garnerfoto]

I got the Tamron 17-50 2.8. Purchased it a month ago for Christmas and used it twice, but boxed it back up and put it under the tree.
Also got the GretagMacbeth Eye-One Display 2.

[dale65bama]

Canon 2X Extender and a 2GB Ultra II card! I suppose she thinks it will keep me out of trouble!

[Mark_Cohran]

This year I got a Canon EF 1.4 Extender (I already have the 2x extender). I did much better last year :).

Mark

[Rubi Jane]

Not for Christmas but my birthday (23rd) the Hubby & son gave me a 580EX. The for Christmas Santa left me a new Manfrotto tripod to go along with the ballhead my 18-month old son bought me ;) I also got some gift cards for Henry's, a whack of DVDs & CD cases (time to get more organized and dedicated to back-ups) and a photography book. Now to get some more jobs and save a little more for lights.

[seanq]

Merry after Christmas to all! So this is also a hello post. Been lurking for a while and figured if I am just posting what I got for Christmas I can't be saying anything wrong or mis-stating much on my first post :-) Anyway I got a memory card holder, a 58mm adapter ring so I can use all my old 52mm (from the A-1 days) cokin stuff with my Rebel and an ND2 Filter.

[Captain Mantastic]

Rebel XTi (400D)
Speedlite 430ex
Lexar Professional CF 2.0 GB 133X Speed card


and took about 400 pictures yesterday with it as well...

[sebmour]

WOW great gifts everyone...

I got myself in the last month: Equipment in signature!
Brother got me: Manfrotto 190 tripod with 488rc2 head and a manfrotto 681 monopod
Parents got me a 800 pages brick about photojournalism and my super photo pass for Toronto, Canada grand prix!

This could not have been any better especially since it was shared with my family!
Hope I am this good of a man once again in 2007 :P

[Augiz]

A tripod, finally :)

[queenbee288]

I got a Wacom tablet.

[rammy]

I got the "understanding exposure" book by peterson and a mini table top tripod and bought myself the 580EX earlier so I could use it straight away when I got to parents house ;-)

I think I should have practised more with the 580EX before going up for chrimbo cause I got some terrible "that is a flashed picture" type shots! I might post some on the Flash Forum to learn :-)

[rdricks]

I received a 430EX and a Manfrotto 681B monopod. Technically, my wife considers the 30D, 28-105, and 70-200 f/4L from a few months ago part of my Christmas as well.

-Ryan

[peber]

I got a one year membership to a photo club in the next town. This made me very happy since many members of this club are pro's in nature photography; the club is the biggest and most known club in Sweden for their nature photo... The town has about 10000 citizens and the club has over 500 members all over Sweden! I look forward to learning a lot! :)

/P

[jestergx4]

I also got US$150 worth of gift cards from best buy for christmas. So I bought a 500GIG MyBook WD premium edition external HD. My older 120G WD external is running out of space so I figured a new and bigger HD is in need!

[sjafari]

not really camera gear, but i plan on using it mainly to help me find a lot more good shots while out in the wilderness: a Garmin GPSMAP 60Csx.

[griftnet]

I got a Slik ball head...got rid of the plastic one....

[yoyoboy]

The Photoshop book for digital photogs by Scottt Kelby,
And enough cash to pick up a 85 1.8. God I love my Aunt and Uncle(And my parents)!

[the.digital.guy]

My entire family and In-Laws know what I really want......................
Everyone gave me Cash.
And with my Birthday in March and Christmas next year.....................I will finally be able to buy it.


.....................Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens.............................

http://www.jetphotos.com/picts/EF400F28Lii_down.jpg
B & H Price :$ 6,599.95

[klibble]

Santa brought me a new Rebel XTi (I had the old 6.1 mp Rebel). He also brought me "Understanding Exposure" book that was recommended here. AND he brought a gradual neutral density filter that someone suggested I try for the last landscape photo I posted. I love Santa!

[klibble]

You'll love the Garmin! It will save you when hiking deep in the woods. I don't go out without it!

[tmonatr]

430 ex, Omni-Bounce, Spare battery, another 2GB memory card.

[mws3]

Working the Light book
Lowepro computerker AW

and from me to me a Tamron 17 - 50 and some Lee filters

ive been a good boy

[DrPablo]

Got myself an Omega D2 4x5 enlarger, a bunch of noxious chemicals, and some photo paper.

[Tapeman]

A lens cleaning cloth that is 18% gray, and a Lensbaby 3G

[tofuboy]

My brother made me a homemade light tent with a few clamp lights. Pretty good gift as it's something I've been planning on making... and now I don't have to :D

I think the worst gift I'll be getting is my credit card bill from all the 'gifts' I bought myself :o

[peggysue123]

I received a a gift card for B&H and I would like to purchase a book on "Photoshop
CS2". I know the basics but need simple instructions. Do any of you have any suggestions on which book would be the best buy. Thanks!

[Neothin]

I bought myself a 20D, tripod, some filters, and a carrying case. woot!

[superdiver]

I got two photo items..

1)my grandfather was an worked up here in K-town on airplanes doing areal maping (he was the radio man and magnatomiter) and he took some B&W photos which were quite good. My mom had them made into an imac coffee table book which is GREAT!

2)my Dad got me the Great Life Photographers book...a little bio on each of the photographers and a small sample of their work...

[bbqKing]

My wife gave me a Canon 70-200 2.8,Manfrotto 679b monopod,Manfrotto 3021bpro legs and a Manfrotto 488rc2 ball head. I almost passed out.

[Digimar]

Santa gave me a 70-200 f4, 430 ex , a camera bag, and a 2gb sandisk ultra .....
I love that Santa clause.....

[cL0d]

I've got

the Speedlite 580ex with a diffuser, a 2gb card and a hood for the 17-85 from my mom,
a manfrotto tripod from my girlfriend,
a when-it-will-be available Nintendo Wii from my father
Understanding Exposure from me :D

[according to jim]

70-200 2.8 and 24-70 2.8 and the flu:cry:

[Dan-o]

Just priceless photos. :)

[jestergx4]

My wife gave me Amazon bucks. So I got The Digital Photography Book by scott kelby. Hopefully it will arrive today.

[Webby]

I got a Kodak 1400 Dye sub printer for use at events. And I got a plastic, make it yourself pinhole camera kit!! I know I am going to have some "fun" with that...

[DarrenL]

The wife bought me a new Eye peice and an E1 grip

Darren

[blackviolet]

a lensbaby 3g (hmm - sell the 2.0 or mod it...?), 10 rolls of velvia reversal film and 5 rolls of tri-x 400 120 film, and a bottle of ilford fixer.

[Marsha050]

Well, I didnt get anything for photography, but did give my 6 grandkids thier first digital cameras. Oh what fun we had and are having. They are really taking to it!!!

Christmas Morning...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/Marsha050/allwcameras.jpg

[Jason77]

i got an 85mm 1.8 lens ...just like 500 or so other people here did. :lol:

[SuzyView]

Well, I didnt get anything for photography, but did give my 6 grandkids thier first digital cameras. Oh what fun we had and are having. They are really taking to it!!!

Christmas Morning...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/Marsha050/allwcameras.jpg

That's really great! They look like they will spend many hours taking pictures. How wonderful! I got my 9 year old a 530A. He hasn't done much with it since we've been couch potatoes for a week, but I'm sure he'll start shooting as soon as school starts again. Great gift.

[Marsha050]

Thank you Suzie... hope you have as much fun as I am having...

[Paul41556]

My wife got me a 30d and a 70-200l 2.8 is....I must be doing something right at 50...

[justinmob]

EF 70-200 f/4. My Tamrac expedition 5 is starting to look small.

[ydube]

I got a 580EX, monopod, ball head and a gift certificate to Henry's! :D

[eenorton]

Well, I didnt get anything for photography, but did give my 6 grandkids thier first digital cameras. Oh what fun we had and are having. They are really taking to it!!!

Christmas Morning...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/Marsha050/allwcameras.jpg

I love this! Looks like it was a winner with all of them. You're a good Granny! :)

[SeattleJerry]

I must have been pretty good over the past year. Santa brought me the following
Adobe. Photoshop "X": Beauty, Glamour and Fashion Photography
A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Glamour Photography
An Illustrated A to Z of Digital Photography: People and Portraits
Successful Glamour Photography: Photography: A Guide to Professional Techniques for Film and Digital Photography,

Sigma DG-500 flash
A Smith Victor 300 lighting kit

Not sure what all I did. I need to find that out so I can do it again this year

SeattleJerry

[Dorman]

My folks gave me an awesome present, the 70-200 F/4L. Very pleased with their choice. :)
Since I work on commission and about 70+ hours a week over the holidays I'm treating myself to a Tamron 28-75 and a new monitor.

[303villain]

Tokina 10-17 Fisheye
Tamron 17-50 F2.8
Manfrotto tripod
BH Gift Card

YAY

[GCRollo]

Cokin P Wide Angle Holder
Cokin P Series 77mm Adapter Ring
Hitech 85/P Gradual ND 0.6 (2-stop) Soft Edge
Hitech 85/P Gradual ND 0.9 (3-stop) Soft Edge

To Broaden My Photographic Horizons... (And to quite blowing out my damn skys) ;)

First Outing Seen Here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gcr22/339664965/)

[TheSteveMadden]

Zip - Zilch - Nada.

I musta been a bad boy, and *evidently* not in a good way ;)

[kbyrd8455]

Rebel XT and I got myself a EF 28-135mm IS lens

[Lin-z]

Rebel XT and I got myself a EF 28-135mm IS lens


I have been buying photography stuff for myself all year and claiming it as "my christmas gifts".

But actual gifts from another person.

My boyfriend got me a Canon Powershot SD600 and a little bag and memory card for it.

Which is a good gift so I can have something in my purse to snap fun shots with my friends on the fly.

[D.C.]

I received a little money. Then jumped on the credit card and bought myself 24-105L, 430ex, and last but not least 100-400L. Almost set, but will have to rest for awhile. All that spending has made me very tired. :rolleyes: :D

[NetDep]

I got a case for my recently purchased 70-200 F4L IS (Lowepro LC3)...a Kata rain cover...and one of my favorite photos was turned into a large oil canvas wrap - it looks GREAT and really has the texture of the painting!!

[LisaMcCoy]

My XTi was a birthday/Christmas combo, but for Christmas, Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro, Ultra 11 2GB CF, Tiffen Circular Polarizer,Tiffen UV, and the XTi starter kit. I really liked the bag (better than any others I had found...), a UV filter for each lens is good to have, and you can never have to many batteries hehe; and like 2 different photography books. One on Equine Photography. I also got a 400GB Mybook hardrive as a early present to myself. Black Friday was a wonderful day for me this year. Mwaha.
-Lisa

[gene23]

got a sigma 28-70 2.8 and the fitty....i only have the kit lens and wow are these two steps up from that...I am now a prime addict(funny thing is 2 weeks ago i didnt know what prime was or fast glass for that matter)

[PuR HART]

hahaha My wife has a hard time keeping up with what I talk about with Photog
so i bought myself a Huey,some books by ansel adams and 2 2 gig cf cards I wll definitely give her credit though she did go to Barnes&snoble and tried to get me some over priced to many ads magazines. I explained that Amazon was the way to go