Back on Track!!

MDJAK wrote in post #2354831
I knew it was only a matter of time until Dante cleared the cooking grease from his head.

How can one possibly go from the current (even if soon to be replaced) world's best 35mm camera, to literally half the camera in build, speed, etc?

And to anybody who thinks for a minute that it was an even trade back, I've got a bridge for sale.

Dante, welcome back to the world of the sane.

And to the Town of 2.8ville.

me

HAHA! I was wondering when you would chime in old buddy! I have been thinking about this for some time. Even if they replace the 1dsmk2 tomorrow, that camera really is awesome and will be for some time to come. I got a trade that made really good sense and made the ultimate acquisition of the N for about 2K. Now that is a great deal I could not pass up. As well the 1Dsmk2 I got had 4321 actuation. Much better than that scratched sensor, shutter count rolled back hulk I traded away for the N and 5D in the first place.

Dante King wrote in post #2354950
HAHA! I was wondering when you would chime in old buddy! I have been thinking about this for some time. Even if they replace the 1dsmk2 tomorrow, that camera really is awesome and will be for some time to come. I got a trade that made really good sense and made the ultimate acquisition of the N for about 2K. Now that is a great deal I could not pass up. As well the 1Dsmk2 I got had 4321 actuation. Much better than that scratched sensor, shutter count rolled back hulk I traded away for the N and 5D in the first place.

You are just brutal...CC is gonna hunt you down!

Dante King wrote in post #2354950
HAHA! I was wondering when you would chime in old buddy! I have been thinking about this for some time. Even if they replace the 1dsmk2 tomorrow, that camera really is awesome and will be for some time to come. I got a trade that made really good sense and made the ultimate acquisition of the N for about 2K. Now that is a great deal I could not pass up. As well the 1Dsmk2 I got had 4321 actuation. Much better than that scratched sensor, shutter count rolled back hulk I traded away for the N and 5D in the first place.

Woolburr wrote in post #2354976
You are just brutal...CC is gonna hunt you down!

I was just going to say it's a good thing Cat's basking in Hawaii...otherwise this thread would heat up quickly!

You are sick Dante, you need to really seek help!

I think you have moved from lense aquisition to equipment trading. You'll do anything to get something for Brown.

Guess the camera move was to be expected. I was hoping the 70-200 will make a believer of you (in 4.0 or IS I dont know).

It bothers me that someone throws out a lens that I hope to own someday In fact, I'm positive yours is one of the first to hit the 2nd hand market!!

Dante King wrote in post #2348892
yep to the land of the 10,000$ pairs of ......

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Permagrin wrote in post #2354987
I was just going to say it's a good thing Cat's basking in Hawaii...otherwise this thread would heat up quickly!

Oh, so that's where he is.... I was wondering where he'd gotten to.


And finally this thread explains why everything is normal again on the forum, indeed equilibrium has been restored, I am posting in the lens forum again (instead of general chat), Dante has gone back to 2.8 or faster and a 1DsM2, and there is peace in the world once more...

The bad news is: WHY am I looking at that 70-200/2.8 ISL again? I promised myself I would not!!!!!

Congrats, thank you for sharing.

Woolburr wrote in post #2354976
You are just brutal...CC is gonna hunt you down!

Well that was my purpose!

Permagrin wrote in post #2354987
I was just going to say it's a good thing Cat's basking in Hawaii...otherwise this thread would heat up quickly!

So that is where the scurvy dog is hiding?

davidfig wrote in post #2355033
You are sick Dante, you need to really seek help!

I think you have moved from lense aquisition to equipment trading. You'll do anything to get something for Brown.

Help me DAVID!!

kram wrote in post #2355164
Guess the camera move was to be expected. I was hoping the 70-200 will make a believer of you (in 4.0 or IS I dont know).

It bothers me that someone throws out a lens that I hope to own someday In fact, I'm positive yours is one of the first to hit the 2nd hand market!!

Well, I got it for a trip. Decided that I will not need it. What can I say, I guess I am a humanitarian!

Lightstream wrote in post #2355323

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I knew it! I beat that drum until the lens got sold; and I ended up talking MYSELF into it!!

Funny I have a 5D and 1D and no desire to get rid of the 5.

Oh, so that's where he is.... I was wondering where he'd gotten to.


And finally this thread explains why everything is normal again on the forum, indeed equilibrium has been restored, I am posting in the lens forum again (instead of general chat), Dante has gone back to 2.8 or faster and a 1DsM2, and there is peace in the world once more...

The bad news is: WHY am I looking at that 70-200/2.8 ISL again? I promised myself I would not!!!!!

Lightstream, life is to short, get the 70-200 2.8 IS and just eat noodles for a while to come.

PetKal wrote in post #2356287
Congrats, thank you for sharing.

Thanks my Pet.

Hi, I couildn't agree with yiou more on the quality issue. Every year Honda, Yamaha et al serve up new offerings with half a kilo shaved here, or another bhp there and guys tell me it's "the bomb!" I simply look at the MV Agusta in my dining room, haevy, slow amd nearly seven now, and smile...after having the best, let 'em keep the rest.

Dante King wrote in post #2356746
So that is where the scurvy dog is hiding?

Somehow he's found the balance btw. gear spending and exotic vacations....I need to find that balance

So Dante, ooc, which camera do you find yourself using on a more regular basis?

Dante... problem is.. I'd never carry it! It's gonna be way too heavy! I just KNOW I am gonna be called a ghurl-mon for this.. but when you are on location, ten pounds here, ten pounds there, it adds up real quick!

Permagrin wrote in post #2357292
Somehow he's found the balance btw. gear spending and exotic vacations....I need to find that balance

So Dante, ooc, which camera do you find yourself using on a more regular basis?

the FF camera. Sports is a sidelight, where Portraiture is $$ and my passion.

Lightstream wrote in post #2357927
Dante... problem is.. I'd never carry it! It's gonna be way too heavy! I just KNOW I am gonna be called a ghurl-mon for this.. but when you are on location, ten pounds here, ten pounds there, it adds up real quick!

you weakling. Seriously! got a 1 series and you post this. You need a good spanking sissy boy! Try a monopod, lift some weights, take off the girls panties! Once you see the IQ you would most likely bond the lens to the body. LOL! I am just kidding about the girly man stuff, its ok, precious! LOL

Dante King wrote in post #2358034
the FF camera. Sports is a sidelight, where Portraiture is $$ and my passion.

you weakling. Seriously! got a 1 series and you post this. You need a good spanking sissy boy! Try a monopod, lift some weights, take off the girls panties! Once you see the IQ you would most likely bond the lens to the body. LOL! I am just kidding about the girly man stuff, its ok, precious! LOL

How did you find out I'm wearing manties!?!?! Damn, that 1-series and 2.8 sure see far!!

Maybe that is a good reason to buy one...

Actually, handhold weight is OK - what I object to is lugging the lens to and from its intended locations, which usually involves a lot of walking with the lens in the bag. I don't mind if I'm actually using it as well, but on landscape shoots, I need a tele as a backup (in case anything interesting pops up), so it's usually carrying a lot of weight for not very much gain.

I'm used to shooting a 70-200 Sigma with 1D.. far from the 'dream setup', but weightwise it is similar. No pod needed or wanted either

Well Dante you now have the camera bodies I too will have some day... I love the 1 series, LOVE it... Congrats....

Lightstream wrote in post #2360080
How did you find out I'm wearing manties!?!?! Damn, that 1-series and 2.8 sure see far!!

Maybe that is a good reason to buy one...

Actually, handhold weight is OK - what I object to is lugging the lens to and from its intended locations, which usually involves a lot of walking with the lens in the bag. I don't mind if I'm actually using it as well, but on landscape shoots, I need a tele as a backup (in case anything interesting pops up), so it's usually carrying a lot of weight for not very much gain.

I'm used to shooting a 70-200 Sigma with 1D.. far from the 'dream setup', but weightwise it is similar. No pod needed or wanted either

Like I said, get a monopod and attach the lens to the pod and then sling the whole set up rifle style over your shoulder. I do this with my 1dmk2N and 300 2.8 and it is sooooo easy, but I wear boxers

reewik wrote in post #2361396
Well Dante you now have the camera bodies I too will have some day... I love the 1 series, LOVE it... Congrats....

Thanks reewik!