I Think I'm In Love

I went by Pro Photo Supply this morning and held a 10D for the first time . It got worse, the sales guy then put a 24-70 L lens on it and let me take a few pictures! Then he pulled the 70-200 2.8L IS off the shelf and let me hold it....stop, stop, I said, I can't take it!

Needless to say, I was impressed. Hearing, reading and viewing these things online just doesn't do them justice.

As I got back to my car (which was several blocks away ) I pulled out my faithful FinePix S602Z, she didn't feel so nice anymore. I walked around a little and snapped a few shots to try and rekindle the flame...I didn't work, all I could think about was the 10D with the L glass.

My S602Z knew something was wrong, I couldn't hide it. I tried to fool her, taking vertical as well as horizontal shots, buildings, flowers, cars, but I was just going through the motions...and she knew it !

Now, to convince my wife that Mac & Cheese every day really is good for the kids .

Thanks (I think ) to GPR1 & RFMSports for the Pro Photo Supply recommendation.

Pure lust ...

Yep...

The 10D's an easy body to lust after .....

To have 10D fever at the same time you get "L" fever? WOW! I feel for you!

Just let me warn you ... you'll most likely have a number of sleepless nights now. When you do sleep, you'll awaken abruptly with very bad nightmares.

I might make one suggestion, can you afford the 10D and the "L" if you sell a kid? Not the best idea, I know, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Good luck!

PS ... Write a nice note to your wife BEFORE you go mad over the next few days ... Maybe she'll understand.

Yep, I have the 10D and both the 24-70 2.8L and 70-200 2.8L IS and they are a great combination. It's a good thing they didn't put a 100-400 on there for you to try out.

I've been to Pro Photo a few times but I don't get over that side of Portland very often.

Mike

What to tell your wife...... "Honey, I know this will be difficult, but.... I'm in love with someone else.... she's called 10D"....

Ahahahaha, oh man, we are so in the same boat right now. I told my wife about your story, and she said, "He sounds just like you! Ever since you tried out the Canon lenses a while ago, you never touch your Olympus C3030Z anymore--in fact, it's obvious you are positively repulsed by your C3030Z, and think about nothing but Canon bodies and lenses." To that, I answered my wife, "Well, I did give her 3 happy years of romance and excitement." Then she said, "You men are all the same!." LOL!

minatophase3 wrote:
Now, to convince my wife that Mac & Cheese every day really is good for the kids .

Thanks (I think ) to GPR1 & RFMSports for the Pro Photo Supply recommendation.

Tell her that Top Ramen is also a struggling photographer's food group.

And you're welcome on the recommendation. They're great people there and could care less what kind of clothes you wear (referring to the previous thread). I have never heard anything bad about them.

Now, however, you are hopelessly hooked.

Must have been hard to HOLD a very ELITE canon BODY + 'L' Glass !!!! and then go back to a FUJI lol..

Yes we are in the same boat right now. I will still continue to take pictures with the Fuji and will use those pictures to remind my wife about how much better they could have turned out if I had a "real camera" .

The S602Z has been a great camera for me when I wasn't taking photography too seriously and will still serve a purpose. Like you said, I have given my Fuji a couple of years of romance and excitement. The time is coming soon though for a new relationship.

Since I have a little time on my hands (i.e. not enough money) before I can upgrade I will wait and see what develops with the 10D replacement. If it is actually in June then it could be a good time to get some new technology or pickup a 10D for a little less money.

Good luck convincing your wife

RFMSports wrote:

minatophase3 wrote:
Now, to convince my wife that Mac & Cheese every day really is good for the kids .

Thanks (I think ) to GPR1 & RFMSports for the Pro Photo Supply recommendation.

Tell her that Top Ramen is also a struggling photographer's food group.

Try adding a slice of cheese to your Ramen, or slice up a hot dog and throw it in the mix. Potato chips on your turkey sandwich. A little can of peas and some "leftover" fire sauce from Taco Bell in your mac and cheese.

These brilliant recipes can feed your stomach while a nice camera and fast glass will feed your soul.