OUCH!

[Incomplete Pete]

I think that's what my credit card is saying after today! Ordered myself a Sto-Fen Omnibounce for my 580EX last night, then today a few cheques cleared so I wandered down to my local camera shop and came out with a Lowepro Magnum AW, a second 580EX, some batteries....oh and a 1D MkII! Can't wait to give it a run this afternoon, see how it fairs!

Hopefully won't have the dreaded Error 99!

[Andy_T]

Seems more likely that your credit card company will print 'Error 99' on your statement :wink:

Have fun with your new toys :D

Best regards,
Andy

[Stooge_UK]

I know the feeling, went into a shop just to look at the 20D and they gave it to me to touch anbd play with.

That arrives at the end of this week!!

Must remind myself not to touch things in camera shops....

[GeForceFX]

Must remind myself not to touch things in camera shops....


:lol: :lol:

[guitarman3]

Pete, you're gonna need to change your name to Complete Pete now. What did you sell to afford all of those toys?? :) Show us some of your pics once you get going! Congrats by the way!

[Belmondo]

I've always maintained that a 1D MkII is the perfect accessory for a Sto-Fen omnibounce. There's no sense buying a top-of-the-line flash diffuser and then skimp on the camera.

Good job.

[JaertX]

I've always maintained that a 1D MkII is the perfect accessory for a Sto-Fen omnibounce. There's no sense buying a top-of-the-line flash diffuser and then skimp on the camera.

Good job.

heh heh...I needed that chuckle today.

[Michaelmjc]

"Lowepro Magnum AW, a second 580EX, some batteries....oh and a 1D MkII!" I laughed when I saw that, just an ID MK 11 eh? you better hope you dont have a wife or she wont find out ;)

[markubig]

you better hope you dont have a wife or she wont find out ;)i am speaking from experience:

BUY ALL YOUR CAMERA EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU BUY THE RING http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue3.gif

Congrats on your purchase!

.

[Skip Souza]

Oh by the way, this 1D MKII followed me home mommy. Can I keep it?:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[sixshot]

i am speaking from experience:

BUY ALL YOUR CAMERA EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU BUY THE RING http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue3.gif

Congrats on your purchase!

.


Great advice. :cool:

[Incomplete Pete]

Fortunately I won't be in the dog house with the missus because she'll be able to play with my 1D when it isn't being used! Fortunately I had some savings so I cashed 'em in because I've come to the point that in terms of file size I've outgrown the 1D, also having a second body is so advantageous, no longer hurridly swapping lenses at sports events and gigs!

Took it out for a portrait shoot as soon as I got it yesterday, performance was awesome! The ETTL-2 worked like a treat with my 580EX and the picture quality is awesome. One thing that surprised me was the file size, I seem to be able to fit MORE pictures on my card with the MkII than I could with the MkI!

Will post some interesting photos later, I doubt you wanna see a simple shot of some students standing...lol

[Incomplete Pete]

http://eclipseimages.smugmug.com/photos/21897515-M.jpg

First "proper" shot with the 1D MkII, no chance to shoot sports with it yet though.

[OviV]

I think some people consider Billiards a sport.

[karusel]

Canon loves us and they love this forum. They're like Toys R us, and we're like kids. With credit cards. :D

[WaveRider57]

I know the feeling, went into a shop just to look at the 20D and they gave it to me to touch anbd play with.
Must remind myself not to touch things in camera shops....

LOL!
That is exactly how I ended up with a 20D!
Once I played with one at the store, I knew I was screwed as I had to have one!

I have nothing but respect and joy for my 'Camy'

[mrclark321]

That check that cleared wasn't from the lottery by chance was it?

Congrats and enjoy!

Dan

[neil_r]

I know where you live ;) .........

But I am off on holiday for two weeks tomorrow so will not have time to come round and burgle you......... I have always wanted a Sto-Fen Omnibounce.

enjoy

N

[roanjohn]

I've always maintained that a 1D MkII is the perfect accessory for a Sto-Fen omnibounce. There's no sense buying a top-of-the-line flash diffuser and then skimp on the camera.

Good job.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: FUNNY!!!

[Incomplete Pete]

I know where you live ;) .........

*raises eyebrow in a manner to indicate curiosity and a state of alarm*

[neil_r]

*raises eyebrow in a manner to indicate curiosity and a state of alarm*

Well almost, I live in Nuneaton and Lugabaruga aint that big :D

N

[lostdoggy]

A buy like that would give my credit card double hernia. Its hard enough to convince the little lady that I need a 20d let alone a 1D MKII. Envy!!!

[Incomplete Pete]

Well almost, I live in Nuneaton and Lugabaruga aint that big :D

N

lol, fortunately I seem to blend in with 15,000 other students in the town! Then again, walking along with two 1Ds slung over my shoulders with an expanse of L glass hanging off them tends to make me stand out!

[BDM]

I think that's what my credit card is saying after today! Ordered myself a Sto-Fen Omnibounce for my 580EX last night, then today a few cheques cleared so I wandered down to my local camera shop and came out with a Lowepro Magnum AW, a second 580EX, some batteries....oh and a 1D MkII! Can't wait to give it a run this afternoon, see how it fairs!

Hopefully won't have the dreaded Error 99!

I would say you need a new screen name. You are now far from "incomplete." Enjoy the new equipment.

Bruce

[Incomplete Pete]

I would say you need a new screen name. You are now far from "incomplete." Enjoy the new equipment.

Bruce


I can say I'm complete once I have a another MkII, 400mm f2.8 L IS and a car to transport it all in! lol