The XT got a new baby sister...

[TheSteveMadden]

... and the proud papa is so stoked! :D

Delivered 10:45 am. 1 lb 8 1/2 oz and 6 in long (with hood)

Her older brother took this picture...


http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/TheSteveMadden/EOS_19894.jpg

So far I love everything about her. She makes this cute little "chuck, chuck, chuck" sound and is a joy to hold.

I've been preparing my little rebel for this moment, but he still thinks he's going to be adopted out. I've told him a hundred times that it's not gonna happen.

Anyway, sorry if I'm a little sentimental. Thanks for sharing this sappy moment. ;)

[softball29]

My XT got a new sibling today, too. Also a 30D.

However, no jealousy among the XT. It knows it ain't going anywhere and that it's still the older bro and has a sibling to share the camera bag with instead of just all the lenses. :D

[TheSteveMadden]

My XT got a new sibling today, too. Also a 30D.

However, no jealousy among the XT. It knows it ain't going anywhere and that it's still the older bro and has a sibling to share the camera bag with instead of just all the lenses. :D

Congratulations! I guess everyone who procrastinated was getting in on the rebates... not knowing they would be extended.

I got the EF 50 f/1.4 with it to double the cash back. It's a SWEET lens and seems to be sharp as all getout with perfect focus.

[BBrat]

Congrats on your new bundle of joy! hope the proud parents are doing well.;)

with the extended rebate time, i too am thinking of an extension to my family....:)

enjoy.

brian

[canoflan]

Your anthropopathisms are hilarious.;)

[Maureen Souza]

Smokin' a cigar here for you, Steve:)

[TheSteveMadden]

Your anthropopathisms are hilarious.;)


EXCUSE ME! That's between me and my doctor!

Oh, you meant my "anthropomorphisms". ;)


Thanks. Did I mention that I've been in labor for weeks and the delivery took all night? :lol:

[TheSteveMadden]

Smokin' a cigar here for you, Steve:)
Maureen, somehow I can't see you smoking a cigar :) You'll have to post a picture ;)

[KevinJ]

Congratulations! I guess everyone who procrastinated was getting in on the rebates... not knowing they would be extended.

I got the EF 50 f/1.4 with it to double the cash back. It's a SWEET lens and seems to be sharp as all getout with perfect focus.

Forgive the interruption of the thread, but what exactly are these rebates that everyone is speaking of lately? I feel like a dufus for potentially missing out on something awesome.

[BrandonSi]

Forgive the interruption of the thread, but what exactly are these rebates that everyone is speaking of lately? I feel like a dufus for potentially missing out on something awesome.

It's ok Kevin... you're new :)

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct

[KevinJ]

It's ok Kevin... you're new :)

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct

Ah, awesome!

*Smacks head and scurries to buy 30d and 10-22*

[canoflan]

;) EXCUSE ME! That's between me and my doctor!

Oh, you meant my "anthropomorphisms". ;)


Thanks. Did I mention that I've been in labor for weeks and the delivery took all night? :lol:

Actually, you used a little of both, touche. Enjoy immensely.:D

[SuzyView]

Family is getting bigger. Little sister seems very competitive. Which will get the most attention now?

[TheSteveMadden]

;)

Actually, you used a little of both, touche. Enjoy immensely.:D


I learned a new word today :cool:.

I originally thought that anthropopathism was a misspelling. My bad - I should never underestimate the intellegence of the POTN crowd. :oops:

[TheSteveMadden]

Family is getting bigger. Little sister seems very competitive. Which will get the most attention now?

I shot all weekend just to get used to the new way of setting ISO, aperture and FEC. It's sure a LOT faster under pressure than the XT. In addition, the AF on the 30D gives new life to my 85 f/1.8 wide open and the 50 1.4 is simply awesome.

As much as it pains me to say it, the XT will probably be an event backup body.

:cry:

[SuzyView]

Exactly. Once I got my 20D, I hardly ever touched my 10D, especially for low light indoor shots. Then I just picked up a 5D, which is even better! I use them both, though. The 20D is a great camera and with the grip, I feel very professional ;):). Your 30D will be your first choice and the XT, though still a favorite, will be very lonely.

[racketman]

I'm expecting a 40D in March but there may be complications.

[TheSteveMadden]

What's cool is that it can AF at the limits of handheld ambient exposure capabilities. I took a shot which required ISO 3200 (H), f/1.4 and 1/80s and it had no trouble at all locking in focus. The XT would have hunted like crazy.

I also tried to focus around a picture on the wall to see how much larger the AF sensors were than the little box in the viewfinder. The only problem was it would lock focus on bare wall. My XT wouldn't. No, I didn't have a speedlite for focus assist.

Simply amazing!

[TheSteveMadden]

I'm expecting a 40D in March but there may be complications.


What complications? Impatience? :lol:

[softball29]

I shot all weekend just to get used to the new way of setting ISO, aperture and FEC. It's sure a LOT faster under pressure than the XT. In addition, the AF on the 30D gives new life to my 85 f/1.8 wide open and the 50 1.4 is simply awesome.

As much as it pains me to say it, the XT will probably be an event backup body.

:cry:

I haven't had the chance to shoot mine a ton yet, but I am off all this weekend, so hoping to get out and do some serious shooting. I did get to play with the 30D some last weekend and today, so still learning it!

Glad to hear you're doing well with it. I think my XT is going to become a backup, too, but it understands and is happy for me. ;)