MKll....

All,

Some of the people on this site ordered and have received their MKll's. It is wonderful to those that have ordered and for those that are not planning on getting the camera it may not be.

It would be nice if you could share in our joy and not be mean and post nasty things to those of us that are getting the camera.

If you find it so hard to read the post, please don't reply with nasty comments. It is not fair to those that are getting the camera, it is mean spirited and it is just plain childish.

Thanks NiL,

Mmmmmmkay, Thats an odd out of nowhere post..

LOL..It is. It is getting worse and worse. People are being mean about those getting the MK's.

I just want people to be happy for us and not be mean, say mean things. It really isn't fair and it makes me not want to post and share my joy with others.

Sorry if this post offends, I just thought I would plead with those and try and find some harmony. The more people that get MK's, the more posts, the more the comments.

If I hit LOTTO, I will buy MK's for the 5 of the nicest people on the site that don't have one. Since a promise is and can be binding, this statement is true and I can be held accountable to it.

Until that day if ever it comes....

NiL,

Guess you'll be quitting the LOTTO...

LOL...I just played a few minutes ago. I hope I win...Then the fun begins, how do you pick 5 people. Guess I could start a contest...Hmmmmmmmm

NiL,

>> If I hit LOTTO, I will buy MK's for the 5 of the nicest people on the site that don't have one.


Nilo, I don't post much but I really am one of the 5 nicest persons on this forum!

:P

How ya been?
Matt

Nil,
I hope you enjoy the new camera. I got mine yesterday. I'm waiting to finish conditioning the batteries before I use it. (3 cycles of refresh and charge). It's a beauty. Don't pay any attention to the very few posters who would make enjoying a new camera a mortal sin. I haven't seen anyone brag about getting one, only sharing their joy at getting one.
Regards,
Scott

I won't lie, I would love to have a MKII but It would be wasted on me at this point in my photography career. I don't think it is a good idea to waste such a great piece of equipment on an amature.. Equipment is just a tool, The person/photographer is what creates greatness. I am somewhere between blurry and crap.. but Its getting better5. I'm pretty good with out door photography. I think having a 550EX over the onboard flash will help a lot.

scottbergerphoto,

I totally agree, I am so sensitive. But, thank you I hope you enjoy your MK as well.

BurningArrow,

You have always been ONE of my favorites on this site. Now, if you are one of the 5? Hmmmmmm.....LOL

I have been great, how about you? Of course you are not part of the 5, you are on a seperate list. You have been one of my best buds since I came to this forum, it would only go without saying that you would receive one.

No worries mate!!!

sp00g3,

I started this post to let those that are saying the mean things know that it is not nice, it can be hurtful at least to me (I am sensitive) and it just makes the person saying those mean things look small. Perhaps, if someone tells them how the unnecessary comments are making some of us feel it might make a difference. I recently found out on another thread, jealousy is a very bad green monster, this time I am trying the soft shoe approach.

My final thoughts are some can be jealous and say mean things, for each mean thing, there will be a new post about the MK. I am not going to be upset anymore, I can't change the world, at least not today. LOL


To be honest, I am not up to speed with my photography but I will be. I need the camera for things that I am doing that my 10D is choking on. I will be up to speed and I am going to have fun with 10D & MK for a while.

NiL,

I agree fully. Sometimes I don't understand people. Others should be happy for others fortune, expecially those that they talk to on a regular basis. Even though I don't know you on a personal level, I think of all Canon Camera users as family.. People have different levels of sucess from others. I just want to see some posted pics..

I agree fully. Sometimes I don't understand people. Others should be happy for others fortune, expecially those that they talk to on a regular basis. Even though I don't know you on a personal level, I think of all Canon Camera users as family.. People have different levels of sucess from others. I just want to see some posted pics..

I came into this forum last summer. I was fortunate enough to not be aware of (or at least never affected by) any kind of caste system. As a 10D owner, I was only made to feel welcomed by the 1D/1Ds elite as well as the D30/D60/10D owners already on board.

When the Rebel/300D came along, it really opened up the floodgates of new users, and once again, other than occasional sniping about color and firmware upgrade petitions (most of it good-natured), everything remained peaceful.

Now comes the Mk II. It isn't the most expensive DSLR camera on the market, doesn't have the highest resolution, and to the unaided eye, doesn't produce images appreciably better than the two current 6mp models. So what's the fuss?

Nil has rightly observed that there has been a bit of 'testiness' by some of the people who don't share the enthusiasm of those who have ordered and/or already received their Mk IIs. It's hard to point to a single cause for this phenomenon, but here is a couple:
1. Jealousy
2. disdain for gloating
3. a combination of 1 & 2.
4. generally disagreeable people who just like to complain

I can’t think of any other reason.

I do admit to being jealous of certain things. Here’s one: my ability to purchase new and expensive equipment far surpasses my native ability for taking photographs. I see people with G2s taking pictures routinely that I would kill for. I doubt seriously that a Mk II is really going to help, but please recognize that by purchasing one, I’m not doing it for the bragging rights; I’m doing it because I want to take the best pictures I can. If there is anyone that doesn’t wish me well in that pursuit, then they’ve badly missed the purpose of this forum and the underlying attitude of all the folks who hang out here.

Editorial over.

Like many members here, I am one who saved my pennies and dimes to purchase a "mere" DRebel. I may never be able to afford or justify an L lens or anything higher than a 10D (or equivalent), but I enjoy reading about them and seeing the sort of photos that people can turn out with them. Yes, I suppose I can be a bit jealous of those who can afford such amazing equipment, but certainly not to the point of bitterness or anger. No matter what your hobby is, there will always be someone who has something bigger, better, faster, more expensive, etc. It's ok to want those more expensive items, but if it bothers you that others can afford nicer things than you then you will have a lot of trouble with nearly everything in life.

Just for the record, even if I could afford all the best gear, it would most likely be wasted on a beginner like myself. Right now I am satisfied with me plastic camera and lenses. Before spending a terrible lot on equipment, I first need to upgrade the eye behind the viewfinder.

Why jealous? Some day I'll get one. Perhaps I may buy used from your hands. Take good care of your camera and take good photos.

sp00g3,

you should definitely upgrade to a 1D and L glass ....
.... so that your photos will at least be between tack sharp and crap

Actually, I share your pain ...

Best regards,
Andy

PS: I really rejoice every time I read that someone has received his 1DMKII, L lenses, 10D or G5 ... and in the meantime continue to use my good old G2...