What do you want for Christmas?

Nathan · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

I'm sure that we all have huge and long lists of things we want. Realistically, however, what are you hoping to find under the tree this year? Keep in mind that you don't want to feel guilty receiving a $1500 dollar L lens when what you gave was a $10 lava lamp to the person who gave it to you.

Me... I wouldn't mind a nice, versatile new camera bag large enough to carry my 70-200, 17-55, and Wigma.

Kronie · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

Well my wife's a first year high school art teacher with 4 years of student loans to pay off so I assume the 5D MKII with the 16-35 MKII WONT be under the tree this year......or ever probably.
I actually wouldn't mind some smart wool socks.

Mike · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

I'm sure there's another thread like this somewhere!

Anyway, I'd like some decent extension tubes, a Wacom Bamboo tablet and a good tripod. And plenty of other things to boot!

FlyingPhotog · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

Whirled Peas...

Mike · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingPhotog

Whirled Peas...

Did you used to be in a beauty pageant?

dcsmith40D · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

Keeping in mind what you said keep in mind, I can't think of anything anyone could afford to get for my camera.

I want the 85 1.8 and so many things that cost so much more. I don't want anybody to spend that kind of money on me. I would feel the least guilty with 85

The 300 2.8 would be pushing the envelope.

FlyingPhotog · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelgreen78

Did you used to be in a beauty pageant?

Me? Oh hell no...

DigitalSpecialist · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

Ah the joys of Christmas. I would like to find under my tree just one thing. Bring our boys home! Oh, camera items? Honestly, I am happy with my kit.

dave kadolph · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigitalSpecialist

I would like to find under my tree just one thing. Bring our boys home!

Amen--and Whirled Peas

Collin85 · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

5D II.

Edit: Oh right, realistic. Erm.. not 5D II then.

Jim G · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

Within the budget of the people buying a nice manual focus lens would be brillo... unlikely, though, as they wouldn't know which sort to get me!

DStanic · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

For Christmas I want the Canadian dollar to go back on par with the USD, so I can buy more stuff.

As far as other people buying me gear, friends nor family have any clue about photography so they wouldn't know what to get me unless I wrong a model number down.. lol

ZSutton · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

I basically asked for a strobist kit from AlienBee. I also need a new bag really bad, so that'll likely be under the tree aswell

Tumbl3w33ds · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

Well since its just me and 3 young children, I'll have to buy my gift for myself

Realistically? I want a tripod setup. We'll see....

dustyporch · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

My wife has been going on all year about the great and surprising gift she was going to get me for Christmas... I figured it was something photography related, and I've been excited.

I found out last weekend that it was... A Kindle! Which I would have loved, except its not available in Canada! Now she is looking for something else....

Sigma 10-20 would be nice!

5th of November 2008 (Wed)	#1
Nathan Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 4,660 IMAGE EDITING OK	What do you want for Christmas? I'm sure that we all have huge and long lists of things we want. Realistically, however, what are you hoping to find under the tree this year? Keep in mind that you don't want to feel guilty receiving a $1500 dollar L lens when what you gave was a $10 lava lamp to the person who gave it to you. Me... I wouldn't mind a nice, versatile new camera bag large enough to carry my 70-200, 17-55, and Wigma. __________________ nathantpham.com \| My Flickr \| Boston POTN Flickr 5D3 \| 7D \| 16-35 II \| Σ 50 \| 70-200 IS 2.8 For Sale Click Here \| 430 EX \| 580 EX II

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Kronie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,915 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? Well my wife's a first year high school art teacher with 4 years of student loans to pay off so I assume the 5D MKII with the 16-35 MKII WONT be under the tree this year......or ever probably. I actually wouldn't mind some smart wool socks. __________________ 5D Mk III \| 40D \| Σ 50 1.4 \| 100L \| 16-35 MKII \| 24-70 MKII \| 70-200 MKII \| Kenko 1.4TC \| 600 & 580 EX'S \| Gitzo Explorer

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Mike ugly when I'm sober Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sandwich UK...the place, not the food! Posts: 14,923 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? I'm sure there's another thread like this somewhere! Anyway, I'd like some decent extension tubes, a Wacom Bamboo tablet and a good tripod. And plenty of other things to boot! __________________ www.mikegreenphotography.co.uk Gear UK South Easterners flickr Blog 5∞px Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? ::: A closed mouth gathers no foot.

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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop" Join Date: May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft Posts: 57,300	Re: What do you want for Christmas? Whirled Peas... __________________ Jay Crosswind Images *Facebook Fan Page* "If you aren't getting extraordinary images from today's dSLRs, regardless of brand, it's not the camera!" - Bill Fortney, Nikon Corp.

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dcsmith40D Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 525 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? Keeping in mind what you said keep in mind, I can't think of anything anyone could afford to get for my camera. I want the 85 1.8 and so many things that cost so much more. I don't want anybody to spend that kind of money on me. I would feel the least guilty with 85 The 300 2.8 would be pushing the envelope. __________________ Canon 40D; 50 f1.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS L, 580 EX II, 1.4 TC, 24-70 f2.8 L, (2) 430 EX II porchshopphotos.com David

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DigitalSpecialist Goldmember Join Date: May 2008 Location: Finding a New World, thru my camera Posts: 2,285 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? Ah the joys of Christmas. I would like to find under my tree just one thing. Bring our boys home! Oh, camera items? Honestly, I am happy with my kit. __________________ JIM EOS 630, 1N, 1DsMkII, and 5D/wgrip and some L glass.....

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Collin85 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney/Beijing Posts: 8,158 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? 5D II. Edit: Oh right, realistic. Erm.. not 5D II then. __________________ Col \| Flickr 5D3, 5D, 16-35L, 35L, 50L, 85L, 135L. E-M5, CV 17.5/0.95

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Jim G I feel thoroughly satisfied Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia. Posts: 12,249 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? Within the budget of the people buying a nice manual focus lens would be brillo... unlikely, though, as they wouldn't know which sort to get me! __________________ Gear List Reviews & Hotlinks: Domke F-3x - Pelican 1510/1514 & 1610/1614 - DIY Variable Length OC-E3 - Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home - FA-100

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DStanic Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 6,119 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? For Christmas I want the Canadian dollar to go back on par with the USD, so I can buy more stuff. As far as other people buying me gear, friends nor family have any clue about photography so they wouldn't know what to get me unless I wrong a model number down.. lol __________________ 5D, 30D, Powershot S100 Tamron 28-75 f2.8.. Sigma 50mm f/1.4 . Canon 85mm f/1.8 . Canon 55-250 IS http://dstanic.zenfolio.com

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ZSutton Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,673	Re: What do you want for Christmas? I basically asked for a strobist kit from AlienBee. I also need a new bag really bad, so that'll likely be under the tree aswell __________________ -Sutton Gear List \| Albuquerque Photography \| Facebook \| flickr \| 500px \| twitter Please take the time to 'Like' my fan page by clicking here.

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Tumbl3w33ds Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: S 4.815 E 162.342 Posts: 400 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? Well since its just me and 3 young children, I'll have to buy my gift for myself Realistically? I want a tripod setup. We'll see.... __________________ Deb Canon 40D \| Canon 30D Canon EF-S 10-22 \| Canon EF 24-105 4L IS \| Canon EF 50 1.4 Canon Speedlite 580EX II \| Manfrotto tripod Celestron 6" EQ Scope \| Nikor 12Xx40/55 Binoculars \| Nikon Coolpix S4 Zenfolio stuff

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dustyporch Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 388 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What do you want for Christmas? My wife has been going on all year about the great and surprising gift she was going to get me for Christmas... I figured it was something photography related, and I've been excited. I found out last weekend that it was... A Kindle! Which I would have loved, except its not available in Canada! Now she is looking for something else.... Sigma 10-20 would be nice! __________________ My photos on Flickr...

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