Received by Christmas Bonus. Help me spend it...

go on a nice vacation and use some of the equipment u have?

Mr. Clean wrote in post #2330845
Heck I think you already have a sweet kit! If it were me, I'd give half to the wife just cuz and buy a nice tripod and head, sell the 85 1.8 and get the 85 1.2! Or sell the 50 1.4 and get the 50 1.2.

I love spending someone else's money! Lol

lol. Technically, since it is a bonus, I am spending someone elses money.

pup wrote in post #2330963
go on a nice vacation and use some of the equipment u have?

That might be nice. Unfortunately, one of the reason's I get a bonus is that I don;t take too many vacations!

Rhinotherunt wrote in post #2330885
Yup! EXACTLY!!!

I just LUV the commercials too!

Commercials

You guys are giving me some really good stuff to consider. I'm a computer programmer, so I could even justify another computer for more than a hobby!

Benandbobbi wrote in post #2330986
You guys are giving me some really good stuff to consider. I'm a computer programmer, so I could even justify another computer for more than a hobby!

LOL! That is what we are here for. You have money to spend and we will help you spend it. Those MACBook Pro Laptops are SEXY!

Sports, wildlife, etc: 1DMk2 would be a treat. (takes portraits just fine too). Devoted 5D nut here, but have a 1D and love what it can deliver.. the experience utterly CRUSHES the 20D. Had a 20D before, never really thought it was a substantial upgrade from the 350D but that's just me. 5D and 1D.. now THAT is upgrading.

But definitely spend some on the wife too.. don't need to spend ALL of it on her, but definitely share the goodies

Since you have a "cheap" tripod, I'd seriously consider getting a really good tripod/ballhead set up. It will make a difference for you.

Man that bonus makes my piddly extra pay around Christmas on my pay cheque look like crap.

Save for the 500mm f4 L

Take the money and go to Fiji and enjoy your gear there. What's up? You have a great kit! Take the money and run, get out of town!

SuzyView wrote in post #2331488
Take the money and go to Fiji and enjoy your gear there. What's up? You have a great kit! Take the money and run, get out of town!

We lived in Hawaii for three years not too long ago, but your point is well taken. Due to my previous military service we've lived in Europe too. But the better half has always wanted to go to Australia for a vacation so that might be an option. I don't think that 4K would go too far in that area. Maybe a week during the off season.

cjm wrote in post #2331445
Man that bonus makes my piddly extra pay around Christmas on my pay cheque look like crap.

Save for the 500mm f4 L

Hopefully your job isn't as demanding either though.

harrydog wrote in post #2331029
Since you have a "cheap" tripod, I'd seriously consider getting a really good tripod/ballhead set up. It will make a difference for you.

No need to use the quotes for the word cheap. It is. I got it from eBay for 39.00. I think even at that price, I over paid for it too. lol. After all is said and done, I will probably take your advice.

Benandbobbi wrote in post #2331730
No need to use the quotes for the word cheap. It is. I got it from eBay for 39.00. I think even at that price, I over paid for it too. lol. After all is said and done, I will probably take your advice.

yea, if you are looking for a tripod for a super tele, be prepared to drop about 1.5k for a support system.

fstop11.net wrote in post #2330920
I think given you have a wife it may be nice to spend it together on home improvements ...

What's wrong with my trailer? It's a double-wide you know!

Billginthekeys wrote in post #2331738
yea, if you are looking for a tripod for a super tele, be prepared to drop about 1.5k for a support system.

Are you kidding me? 1.5K US? That's crazy, man.