Eight Weeks Until Christmas 2007- What Are You Getting?

[SuzyView]

Let's keep this clean, please. :lol:

What equipment are you planning on getting yourself or is someone buying for you? (Photography related, of course.):p

I will start. I really want the 40D and new MacBook Pro, as all my friends here know. I'm hoping to order one or the other or both before the end of November and keeping the box under the tree. I try doing this every year with the gift I get myself. Sometimes it works, sometimes, I just go nuts and open the box anyway.

[ayman86]

paying off my macbook pro. lol

[SuzyView]

LOL. That was a good one.

[sugarzebra]

Suzie the 40D would be the perfect Christmas gift (especially as you already have the 5D :))

I'm going to ask Santa for 500 f/4 IS and see what happens :)

[SuzyView]

Scott, that hasn't even come out yet! :)

And Mark showed me the 300 IS and I just about died trying to carry it. I can't even imagine how heavy the 500 IS would be, but that's why we have wheely bags and tripods, right?

[kja]

I get to have Christmas early since I will be with my family a bit early for the "real" day - this means I get to open pressies early and I've gone to town:
70-200L 2.8 IS
17-55 2.8 IS
580 speedlite
Elichrom triggers
some lighting stuff

...and there's rumors Santa's adding the 100-400L :D

It's a WHITE Xmas for me :D

[leitch]

My birthday is on the 1st of December, for which I'm getting a 24-70 2.8L. Then for Christmas, hopefully I'll get a decent bag (Computrekker, maybe...) and some more memory... Or some lighting stands/umbrellas... Decisions decisions...

[SuzyView]

Andrew, I think the 24-70 is about the best lens I own and use it the most. If that lens is not long enough I grab the 70-200 2.8 IS, which is the natural extension IMO. Congrats. I have 8 or so bags. If you need some advice, just ask. :)

[ooo]

Getting myself an imac and a dslr + some lens.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Well Suzy... I am in the hunt for a 1D3. :) That's all.

[Maureen Souza]

I am asking that Santa bring me NOTHING this year.

Why? Cuz I am going to Italy for 2 weeks in March and I want to spend money there without reservation, if I feel like it:)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I am asking that Santa bring me NOTHING this year.

Why? Cuz I am going to Italy for 2 weeks in March and I want to spend money there without reservation, if I feel like it:)

Wow that sounds like a great time Maureen! Enjoy that trip!

[Maureen Souza]

Wow that sounds like a great time Maureen! Enjoy that trip!
:D:D:D

Thanks, Jeff!! I am getting really excited about it...going with 3 of my sisters!
No men allowed this time (they don't want to play as hard as us girls;))

[SuzyView]

Kja, WOW. That's some list for Santa. White Christmas, it is! Congrats and have fun with all of it.

ooo- that's like everything. You'll have to get a lot of accessories, too. Can't seem to do much without software, bags, gadgets, too.

Jeff, that 1D3 sounds exactly what I want, but can't really justify. I haven't been doing many weddings lately, just having fun. But hope you get full use of it and enjoy the it all the way. I'm surprised how light it is compared to the older version.

Maureen, I am so jealous you are going with 3 of your sisters. I keep telling my 6 older sisters we should do something like that. Maybe go to Hong Kong for real, but they are nervous always to travel together. :( And Italy has plenty of shopping besides the sightseeing, so my hubby would rather have a root canal.;) Have fun and buy me something, while you're at it. :)

[ooo]

Yep, right now I'm taking a course on b/w photography in Italy so I'm learning the basics of slr. So when I get back to the states I plan on getting myself a dslr so I can continue taking pictures. I have everything that I want picked out but its expensive. I think the bag, tripod, filter, etc. will have to wait. I've been stalking 30ds on ebay and I'm so tempted to buy one right now but too bad I won't return to the states until another month. Can't wait though =)

We're getting about the same thing except yours is more expensive =)

[SuzyView]

Italy is definitely a place I need to visit, but I found out that several of the prime sites do not allow photography.

[Maureen Souza]

Italy is definitely a place I need to visit, but I found out that several of the prime sites do not allow photography.
Really? Hmmmm. I was there last year and never encountered any problems.

When I go in March, I am not taking my gear... only my Pro1 P&S. My sisters won't have 2 weeks of patience for me to shoot how I like to shoot and the object of the trip is for the four of us to have fun together. My P&S does such a great job that I am happy to use only it.

[SuzyView]

When I started the restricted photography thread, there were a lot in Italy that did not allow photography, some no flash. But you are right, a good P&S should do it. Since my son won't part with the one I bought him last Christmas, I may have to decide to get one for me. But that is way after my new laptop, I think. My Dell laptop started doing stupid things last night. I can't get a break.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Pft...nothing as expensive as you, Suzy. A decent MacBook Pro is like $3k. No sir.

I'm asking for (and getting) a 580EX II and a 15 fishy. I'm getting the 500 (maybe I'll switch it to the 800?) for my birthday next year.

[Maureen Souza]

When I started the restricted photography thread, there were a lot in Italy that did not allow photography, some no flash. But you are right, a good P&S should do it. Since my son won't part with the one I bought him last Christmas, I may have to decide to get one for me. But that is way after my new laptop, I think. My Dell laptop started doing stupid things last night. I can't get a break.
Well there are no flashes allowed in the churches and cathedrals and some don't allow cameras either. But that's okay...the places are so huge and have such details that it would be hard for any camera to really capture the full beauty of them.
Sometimes we have to take pictures with our brains and rely on good memories to keep them fresh.

[SuzyView]

Which is one of the reasons why I think I may just write a book called, "I don't have to shoot every sunset" written for photographers who can't seem to part with their gear. ;) That includes me. ;)

[SuzyView]

Ronald, I've been debating a new laptop for a very long time. And yes, the Pro is $3K, which is why I'm considering a cheaper HP or Dell, but right now, Dell is not on my list. I'm still ticked.

[Kadath]

Probably nothing camera related. I'm still waiting for the 5D M2 but drooling over the Nikon D3 and 14-28... Both are many k well outside my budget for christmas presents to myself. 20D is aging but still serving me well. If I find some cash left over after spoiling my niece and two nephews I _might_ finally bite the bullet and get my first few AB strobes or the Westcott Scott Kelby Continuous light kit, but even that is about a grand more than I'm looking to blow on stuff for me...

[Matt Peters]

I'll be asking santa for a 50mm f1.8 and maybe a big light tent! :D

[::John::]

Well, I went to buy a 22" screen for my desktop the other day and my wife got very agitated - it seems that she had been saving to buy me one for Christmas.

I thought about it a bit and suggested that I had already had a pretty good year for purchases and the 22" screen really wasn't a biggie - I can wait for that - so I asked her to buy buy me the Jason Cole DvD and we can put the money into something lovely for her.

I don't often say it - but she never complains about what I spend on my 'hobby' and, although we have purchased everything she needs for her sewing room, she rarely gets money to just spend on herself - so I think MY present would be to watch the joy in her eyes as she has a big spendup. And, truthfully, I am actually looking forward to the DvD - I reckon there is a lot that Jason can teach me.

[Killjoy]

When I started the restricted photography thread, there were a lot in Italy that did not allow photography, some no flash. But you are right, a good P&S should do it. Since my son won't part with the one I bought him last Christmas, I may have to decide to get one for me. But that is way after my new laptop, I think. My Dell laptop started doing stupid things last night. I can't get a break.

Suzie, it's not just the Dell's. My Niece has an HP that is locking up on her. I get to spend today by creating the thirteen restore discs from the backup partition, and reformatiing her computer. I started last night, but it was just taking too long.
Unfortunately, she needs it for school, and they threatened to cut off her wireless access if she didn't fix it.
Can you do a recovery on your Dell? Back up all your data and reformat? It should be just as good as the day you bought it.

[swimchic]

5D with the 24-105 is coming my way :D:D:D
I can't wait...I LOVE Christmas !!

[SuzyView]

Congrats! Since you live about a stone's throw from me, I'm in NoVA as well, let's find a time to meet with all the guys. I'm the only gal that I know and although I like the attention, it would be nice to have a friend who speaks my language. :)

[andydajo]

Couldn't wait until christmas, have just ordered a Powershot G9.
My better half is treating me to the underwater housing for christmas.
Early 2008, Florida and Cayman Islands here we come:D

[303villain]

Im either getting a Canon pro9000 or empson R1800 printer and a RAM upgrade for my powerbook. Im also treating myself to a 285hv and some cheapo cactus triggers/recievers and a new bag.

What Id REALLY like- 70-200IS or 85L

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Im either getting a Canon pro9000 or empson R1800 printer


Get the Epson. It's AWESOME.

[disneydork06]

wow you already started a countdown for xmas...i can't even think about that because of all these projects and presentations that I have due coming up, and dont even get me started with our holiday dinner performance, that whole week is gonna kill me.
BUT I am trying to get myself the 70-200 2.8IS except that B&H for some reason had it sent back to them...if I can't get it then i will just need to find something to help me with my photo capstone project for next semester. either strobes or the nonIS 70-200 2.8. That's basically my wish list :-P

[nutsnbolts]

Let's hear it, I know my wife had asked me what I want for Christmas but before I commit with this, I want to see what other options I have, based on what you all are possibly getting for CHRISTMAS!!!!!

[Riff Raff]

Elan 7NE film body.

[amironsi]

i want the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM... i know i am greedy... but i think Santa makes all our wishes true if we are good boys and girls

[PBest78]

Didnt want to push my luck too much, so asked for the grip for my 400d

[ANGUS]

Well i will end up paying for most myself but anyway i want:
1x CP-E4
1x BG-E2N
1x Extra Battery for 40D
1x 70-200f2.8IS L (I Will probably pay for this :( )

[Popper]

430EX.... I told my wife that's all I want.... I hope she agrees with me :D

[Collin85]

Christmas? Expecting? Well certainly not much from other people in terms of photography equipment.

But I'll happily give MYSELF some nice presents!

I'm thinking about either a third body (small Rebel), a 24-105L or a 100-400. Tax returns were good this year. :)

[JimAskew]

I am asking that Santa bring me NOTHING this year.

Why? Cuz I am going to Italy for 2 weeks in March and I want to spend money there without reservation, if I feel like it:)

Maureen,

Wonderful place to tour! Have not been there for years but I would go back in a heartbeat! Enjoy, have fun, and take loads of photos to share with the rest of us :) BTW...take an extra size dress/pants suit or two along...after two weeks of eating those wonderful Italian meals you will need it ;)

[JimAskew]

Let's keep this clean, please. :lol:

What equipment are you planning on getting yourself or is someone buying for you? (Photography related, of course.):p

I will start. I really want the 40D and new MacBook Pro, as all my friends here know. I'm hoping to order one or the other or both before the end of November and keeping the box under the tree. I try doing this every year with the gift I get myself. Sometimes it works, sometimes, I just go nuts and open the box anyway.

Suzie,

No Christmas for me...It is bonus time in March 2008 and by then I will have decided on either a 40D or a 5D...decisions...decisions...decisions :)

[tdodd]

A ski jacket and salopettes, maybe some Xbox 360 games, and a scanner for 35mm negs and prints.

[devil350]

I have asked the following lenses this year (thanks to my bonus for this FY2007)

- 24-70L f2.8;
- 70-200 f2.8L IS USM;
- 100-400L IS USM;
- Manfrotto 681B Pro;
- Manfrotto 488RC2 ballhead.

This will be a great XMas... :-)
Thanks Santa ;-)

[asxu]

2 14" straight through exhaust for my pulsar.

[Medic85]

I have asked the following lenses this year (thanks to my bonus for this FY2007)

- 24-70L f2.8;
- 70-200 f2.8L IS USM;
- 100-400L IS USM;
- Manfrotto 681B Pro;
- Manfrotto 488RC2 ballhead.

This will be a great XMas... :-)
Thanks Santa ;-)

I want this list!:lol:

[SuzyView]

Jim, I'm meeting up with you this week and then when you get your camera, I'm going to get together with you again. Your lenses will all be better on the 5D. I may spring for the 40D this Christmas and bypass the computer, but my laptop did some weird things yesterday while I was PP and I know, that's out of here soon as well.

Maureen's trip is something I wanted for my 6 older sister and me, but not happening as my mom is still not well yet. But in the future, that's going to happen and BIG!

[Az2Africa]

It's funny you should ask. I do a little photography, but every year relatives and my GF say they couldn't think of a thing to get me. I never really expect anything since it's a time for family and friends and I'm just happy if they are healthy and doing well. But for those who feel they must get something photo related, a B&H gift card will do the trick no matter what amount.

[PBest78]

I want this list!:lol:

Me too :D

[_aravena]

40D, 85 F1.8, or Sigma 150 macro...but I doubt it'll be any considering money. More than likely, my DVD's series collection will grow.

[photosytes]

I think I've already gotten all my Xmas presents, when it comes to camera gear. Just bought over $1600 worth of lighting/strobist gear. I might be able to squeeze a Wacom Intuos 3 6x11 out of my wallet for a "Merry Christmas to Me" present. Other than that, my family barely knows which way to point the camera. If I don't give them a very specific list, I'm ordering it myself and they put their names on it.

[2005GLI]

well i found out the fiancee might be buying a WD 1TB external HD. That's probably it for anything camera related. Dont really want anything else or have a need for. Maybe a few HO train models, but thats about it.

[Stooge_UK]

As I pass through Hong Kong on the way back to NZ I see a few presents for me increasing the weight of my bags.
Not sure what yet, but have a budget of around £700 put to one side....

[JAZZ D.P.G.]

I think I've already gotten all my Xmas presents, when it comes to camera gear. Just bought over $1600 worth of lighting/strobist gear. I might be able to squeeze a Wacom Intuos 3 6x11 out of my wallet for a "Merry Christmas to Me" present. Other than that, my family barely knows which way to point the camera. If I don't give them a very specific list, I'm ordering it myself and they put their names on it.

You just missed a sale at Henry's where the price on the Wacom was actually worthy to visit the store!!! Does not happen often with Henry's:confused:

Wish list this year:

Either the 5D or 1D MKIII, it is definitly time ot upgrade the D60. I'm not sure which as they both have some great features.
Looking at the 400 L f2.8 IS, will probably sell the 300 L f4 IS (I picked up from PetKal) to help afford it :( I've got 300 f4 covered by the 70-200 L 2.8 IS and the 2.0 MKII extender.Can't go spending too much though, we just paid for our February vacation to Hawaii.

Never mind Christmas, come on February :D:D

[Rubi Jane]

I think I already got my Christmas pressie...5D + 17-40 so I'm real happy :D

[pourmeaguinness]

All i want is a crumpler 5 millon Dollar Home, for the days i travel light.

And someone to buy my Tokina..

[liza]

I'm buying a new studio. :)

The building I've been eyeing for quite some time has come up for sale. It's a turn of the century brick building that was used as a custom furniture and pottery shop. There's a showroom in the front with two display windows, exposed brick, and a custom made, inlaid hardwood floor. The center part of the downstairs has a large studio area, and the back part is a large garage and storage area. Upstairs is a loft with exposed brick, the original hardwood floors, and a really cool roof deck. I'm hoping that the negotiations work out and that I can sell my home quickly to help finance the purchase.

[Rubi Jane]

That sounds like a great building for a studio Liza. It sounds like what I've been keeping an eye out for, not that I'm in a position to pick up another mortgage but I have a family member & potential investor onboard, I guess they'd become my landlord ;) Are you planning on living in the loft or finding a new home along with the studio property?

[JAZZ D.P.G.]

. There's a showroom in the front with two display windows, exposed brick, and a custom made, inlaid hardwood floor. The center part of the downstairs has a large studio area, and the back part is a large garage and storage area. Upstairs is a loft with exposed brick, the original hardwood floors, and a really cool roof deck.

That sounds cool!!!

[shellshock08]

I might get some photography stuff, or some suspension goodies for my Volvo 940 turbo. Dont know yet. lol

[liza]

That sounds like a great building for a studio Liza. It sounds like what I've been keeping an eye out for, not that I'm in a position to pick up another mortgage but I have a family member & potential investor onboard, I guess they'd become my landlord ;) Are you planning on living in the loft or finding a new home along with the studio property?

Oh, I'm definitely going to live in the loft. It's beautiful.

[swimchic]

Congrats! Since you live about a stone's throw from me, I'm in NoVA as well, let's find a time to meet with all the guys. I'm the only gal that I know and although I like the attention, it would be nice to have a friend who speaks my language. :)

Sounds great :) Let me know next time you plan on going out !!

[Rubi Jane]

Oh, I'm definitely going to live in the loft. It's beautiful.
I can hear the excitement in your voice ;)
Good luck and post pics when you get it

[Palladium]

200mm 2.0 or 400mm 2.8

decisions decisions :rolleyes:

[JimAskew]

I'm buying a new studio. :)

The building I've been eyeing for quite some time has come up for sale. It's a turn of the century brick building that was used as a custom furniture and pottery shop. There's a showroom in the front with two display windows, exposed brick, and a custom made, inlaid hardwood floor. The center part of the downstairs has a large studio area, and the back part is a large garage and storage area. Upstairs is a loft with exposed brick, the original hardwood floors, and a really cool roof deck. I'm hoping that the negotiations work out and that I can sell my home quickly to help finance the purchase.

Wow, Liza! I hope this works out for you. Sounds wonderful :)

[weka2000]

Nothing :cry:

Wife got a new job and my camera budget went out the door.

[-MasterChief-]

for the first time in the past several years. i want nothing photography wise. i got my kit just the way i want it! :D i shouldnt say that!! LOL!!!

another AB800 wouldnt hurt, but i really dont need it right now. :D

[scotteisenphotography]

600 f4L

[weka2000]

600 f4L

That was what I was wanting for xmas or 1Dsmk3

[yonni]

I'm buying a new studio. :)

The building I've been eyeing for quite some time has come up for sale. It's a turn of the century brick building that was used as a custom furniture and pottery shop. There's a showroom in the front with two display windows, exposed brick, and a custom made, inlaid hardwood floor. The center part of the downstairs has a large studio area, and the back part is a large garage and storage area. Upstairs is a loft with exposed brick, the original hardwood floors, and a really cool roof deck. I'm hoping that the negotiations work out and that I can sell my home quickly to help finance the purchase.

Wholly crap!!

I just want a 40D grip.

[SuzyView]

WOW. I thought what I wanted was expensive! Congrats, Liza.

[JimAskew]

for the first time in the past several years. i want nothing photography wise. i got my kit just the way i want it! :D i shouldnt say that!! LOL!!!

another AB800 wouldnt hurt, but i really dont need it right now. :D

Nah...you're not done yet :) At our next POTN meet I'll bring my 135MM EF L, slap it on your 5D, and get you to drooling again...payback for the 5D hit you put on me at our last meet ;)

[Yanis]

Well i will end up paying for most myself but anyway i want:
1x CP-E4
1x BG-E2N
1x Extra Battery for 40D
1x 70-200f2.8IS L (I Will probably pay for this :( )


...and a Partridge in a pear tree. :lol:

Peace,
Yanis :D

[samckitt]

Probably a lump of coal. I told my wife not to get me anything. But she has been asking about gun cabinets since I told her I was going to buy a Springfield 45 cal auto.

[SuzyView]

I am still debating the laptop or the 40D. I cannot decide. It's driving me nuts!

[Yanis]

I don't if I am going to get it but I would like a 5D + 16-35mm MKII for Christmas.

Peace,
Yanis :D

[disneydork06]

I am still debating the laptop or the 40D. I cannot decide. It's driving me nuts!
you know you want the 40D...just add more ram to your existing computer and you'll be fine :-)

[S.Horton]

The BILLS for all of the gear here.

:p;)

[john69az]

Holy crap I have spent big moolah on three L lenses. I think Im done. If I am lucky the Tax return will pay for most of it.

[GilesGuthrie]

Not much for me this year. I'm getting a beer fridge for the study. Although I do quite want a Peli 1620. I had a big splurge in October around my birthday, so I've done well this year.

[In2Photos]

I already got mine. A 40D! :D

[Billginthekeys]

I don't know. I've got practically everything i need anymore. EXCEPT OF COURSE, a Gitzo tripod and Wimberly head :p

[Maureen Souza]

I am still debating the laptop or the 40D. I cannot decide. It's driving me nuts!
Haven't you been a good enough girl this year to get BOTH, Suzie;)

[SuzyView]

I can get both when I lose 10 pounds. :)

[ooo]

Tell your boys you'll get them a new gaming system if they adjust the scale so it reads ten pounds less =). Now everyone will be happy, you'll get two new toys and they'll get one as well =)

[SuzyView]

I thought about that! :) They are getting the Wii this holiday because they got straight A's on their report cards, dumb kids! :);) Seriously, though. A $250 game system versus a $1300 camera or $2k computer? I think they're cheap. :)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Suzi, get the Wii Fit game for it. Comes with a gizmo that helps you play the game, as well as weighs you and checks stuff about you. It's amazingly fun. Wii Fitness on the included Wii Sports game is a good workout, too. Reaaaaally fun. Super Mario Galaxy is great, too. Just got that a couple days ago.

[disneydork06]

Suzy, the wii is awesome like Ronald says. I always get a workout when I play the boxing or the tennis with wii sports. But also, just you wait about the price...you need to start purchasing games, games and more games. then the price will get closer to a camera body :-P oh and get them guitar hero 3!

[ooo]

Can I get a Wii if I tempt you into buying a computer and a camera? =) What's another $250 compared to 3k.

[SuzyView]

My sons are really great students and more fun than they should be. The Wii is something they've wanted since their brother got one for his wedding this summer. They play with their friends other than at home, so it was time. They do DDR on their PS2, so it's not new to be active. I have 2 professional pads for that. My kids also play with my 2 DS's. They were purchased so I could control their play time. They actually are not allowed to play any electronics during the week, only on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. I know, you guys are amazed. But really, they have too much going on to be distracted.

[MetalRain]

Suzy, the wii is awesome like Ronald says. I always get a workout when I play the boxing or the tennis with wii sports. But also, just you wait about the price...you need to start purchasing games, games and more games. then the price will get closer to a camera body :-P oh and get them guitar hero 3!

Guitar hero 3 is a workout in itself... when you get to hard and expert songs, strumming as fast as you can gets quite the burn going.

[disneydork06]

Guitar hero 3 is a workout in itself... when you get to hard and expert songs, strumming as fast as you can gets quite the burn going.
and like any good guitar hero you gotta get some showmanship :-) that's also where you can get/feel the burn.

on another note, don't know if I will get my 70-200 2.8IS now :-( its been 3 weeks and idk what's going on. I might as well just get a refund if they're never going to send it. BUT, I did get a 1D classic. gotta go pick it up at the post office tomorrow! I can't wait to use this thing. it will definitely be different than my 10D.

[EOSAddict]

Just bought a KATA T-212 off ebay last night that will be part of my Xmas present! Looking to get a WD Passport 250HDD too

[SuzyView]

I just got 2 120gb Passports at Staples on Sat for a ridiculous price. I love them because they are so small.

I am going to order my 40D next week! I can't wait and my laptop is coming this week. I am going to be very spoiled this year. Still can't think of anything to get my husband. He's been so patient with me.

[disneydork06]

I just got 2 120gb Passports at Staples on Sat for a ridiculous price. I love them because they are so small.

I am going to order my 40D next week! I can't wait and my laptop is coming this week. I am going to be very spoiled this year. Still can't think of anything to get my husband. He's been so patient with me.
take some self portraits and make some wallet sized photos for him, oh and take some pics with his camera phone so he has to carry that around with him too :-)

[SuzyView]

I bought him a digital frame 2 years ago, it wasn't that great, technology wasn't as good then. I think I may have to upgrade it. I bought 4 at Staples, one is a really large one.

And I think I may give him gift certificates. He's awful to buy things for.

[EdV]

Well I just got the 24-70 f/2.8L and 70-200 f/2.8L IS when rebates were announced so I think I have to tread lightly. :)

That said, we are planning a trip into NYC in two weeks. What's a trip to NYC without at least stopping in at B&H? :D I'm hoping to make a decision there between the EF-S 60mm Macro and the EF 100mm Macro. Then I'll go home and order it since shipping is a lot less than tax. (Why do I think instant gratification will win out and I'll say what the heck are a few extra bucks and buy it while I am there.)

So what am I hoping for? A macro lens and Adobe Lightroom.

What do I really, really want? A 500mm f/4. But that ain't gonna happen!

[slimninj4]

Im giving my wife money to buy me a AB 800, stand, umbrella, boom, Softbox, and some little things for a basic 1 light studio setup.

[20D_Newbie]

I should be getting a pretty nice bonus at work. My plan is to finally sell my 70-200mm f4L and Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro and get a 24-70mm f2.8L. I also plan on getting a 40D. Depending on what is left, maybe of 50mm f1.4 and/or a 85mm f1.8.

[ooo]

You're going to lose the range from the 70-200!

[disneydork06]

ooo is right! you're gonna lose that length...although I don't blame you for getting the 24-70L version instead of the sigma version. it's a great length and the L version is soo much quieter. hehe, good luck!

[Harleypugs]

Not sure I should be getting anything...because in the last couple months I have bought:

40D - 24-70 2.8 - 70 - 200 2.8 - Tamba Shootout Medium back pack - Domke f6 - off shoe cord 2 - Expodisc - carbon fiber tripod with head - 85 1.8 - 30 Gig Zune - PS 2 with Guitar Hero II - 32 LCD HDTV and a Tomtom One

Of course several of those where early xmas presents....

I think I am getting a:

POTN strape and remote trigger under the tree. I am hoping for some catus v2 trigers as well....

Good fun...

[SuzyView]

Not sure I should be getting anything...because in the last couple months I have bought:

40D - 24-70 2.8 - 70 - 200 2.8 - Tamba Shootout Medium back pack - Domke f6 - off shoe cord 2 - Expodisc - carbon fiber tripod with head - 85 1.8 - 30 Gig Zune - PS 2 with Guitar Hero II - 32 LCD HDTV and a Tomtom One

Of course several of those where early xmas presents....

I think I am getting a:

POTN strape and remote trigger under the tree. I am hoping for some catus v2 trigers as well....

Good fun...

Wow, you need to give me something after getting all that!:p

[20D_Newbie]

ooo is right! you're gonna lose that length...although I don't blame you for getting the 24-70L version instead of the sigma version. it's a great length and the L version is soo much quieter. hehe, good luck!

The 70-200mm f4L is just sitting around. I upgraded to the 70-200mm f4L IS earlier this year and never got around to selling the non-IS version.

[Harleypugs]

Wow, you need to give me something after getting all that!:p

Well...I did sale some stuff to get most of that...

XTI....Sigma 24 - 70 2.8....70-200 F4......

But...yeah...I am happy with my haul so far...;)

Jon

[disneydork06]

The 70-200mm f4L is just sitting around. I upgraded to the 70-200mm f4L IS earlier this year and never got around to selling the non-IS version.
oh, well then all purchases are explained. good luck with it all. btw, one of my fav lenses is the 50 1.4, haven't really tried the 85 1.8 but I like the bokeh on the 50.

[ooo]

Bumps this thread =)

Just ordered my iMac low end model, ordered 4gbs ram from owc. Got a cheap free after rebate canon printer as well =)

Next week's purchase ipod shuffle, huey pro, sigma 70-300. =)

[SuzyView]

Wow, you sound like you need new camera equipment, too. :)

I've got my Dell Inspiron already and it's beautiful. The 1920x1200 screen is insane! Haven't used it much, though. I haven't downloaded enough stuff on it yet. But ordering the 40D sometime. Just can't decide still.

[gary88]

Fingers crossed for a 40D for Christmas and a 17-40 for my bday two days after :)

[SuzyView]

Dell is great, 40D is great. I gave away my 20D and feel very good about that too. But I am itching for Christmas. I love watching my kids open up their presents.

[ChopstickHero]

40D arrives today or tomorrow! Just in time for xmas and my vacation!

[SuzyView]

It's a lot more like the 5D than my 20D. You will love it! I am still not using that live view very much, though.

[ANGUS]

Well i will end up paying for most myself but anyway i want:
1x CP-E4
1x BG-E2N
1x Extra Battery for 40D
1x 70-200f2.8IS L (I Will probably pay for this :( )

Now i know what im getting:

1x CPE4 (Already got, Thanks Mum!)
1x BG-E2n + 2x Batteries (Already got, Thanks Mum!)
1x 70-200 f2.8 IS L (Already got, Thanks ME!)
1x Huey Calibration Thingo (Comes Today, Thanks Grandma!)
1x 22" Monitor (Comes in January, Thanks Dad!)

[Ogre]

Hoping to get:
70-200 f2.8L IS
50mm f1.8
New tripod

My mom decided she wanted to get into photography so I got her (well its from my Dad and I but I picked it all out :)).:
Rebel XTi (black)
Sigma 17-70 f2.8-
50mm f1.8
4 million dollar crumpler bag
San disk 2gig card
some UV filters and a card reader

[///M3Matt]

24-105L
Manfrotto 190xbpro tripod
Manfrotto 486RC2 ballhead
memory cards
lowepro computrekker aw bag