Just have to tell someone! (more pics added)

[wenrob]

I pulled the trigger on the D700 this morning.:cool1::woohoo::banana: I get butterflies just thinking about it! It should be here tomorrow morning about this time. Just wanted to share with people who 'get it.'

[Marlton Mom]

Woo Hoo!!! :cheer2:

Way to go Wendy! The sweetest fruit is the one you've waited for the longest!

Do you have any photo projects in mind for this sweet new camera or are you taking it slowly, getting to know each other in good time?

Marlton Mom

[wenrob]

Well I picked up the 50 F/1.4 D to go with her and will probably have a learning curve with both. My first "real" project will be Valentine pics of the kiddos. I have something in mind but we'll see what happens, lol! Otherwise it'll be a getting to know you kind of thing. I live in a cave so I'm super excited to test the ISO on her. I'm so excited I doubt I'll be able to sleep tonight!:yay::yay::yay:

Oh and I'm sure all the long time married couples will enjoy this: Hubby now has a brand new, shiny laptop that apparently does everything but the dishes.:surfweb:

[ChiSoxKeith]

Congratulations and have fun!

[KAT4DISNEY]

How fun! Enjoy the full frame!! I still get excited using mine. :cool1:

[annnewjerz]

Niceee!! :woohoo: Definitely jealous, but decided that I just can't justify the cost right now. If I ever decide I'd be willing to sell all but one of my lenses, I might make the jump---but for now my humble D90 will just have to do! :headache:

[wenrob]

Niceee!! :woohoo: Definitely jealous, but decided that I just can't justify the cost right now. If I ever decide I'd be willing to sell all but one of my lenses, I might make the jump---but for now my humble D90 will just have to do! :headache:
Pretty much what I did/am doing Ann. I'm keeping my Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 (by far my favorite lens) and selling the Sigma 30 f/1.4 and D90. (already sold my Tamron 17-50 F/2.8.) I actually got teary thinking about finding the D90 a new home, I love that camera.

Kat that's what I hear! Anyone I know who has a D700 even for a long time is always excited about using it.

Thanks everyone! JUST CAN'T WAIT!!!

[Gdad]

Enjoy!

[WDWisTheBest]

Congratulations. Enjoy your new addition.

[hjd0411]

congrats!!! :banana::cheer2:

[Suburbanmom]

Excellent!!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts after you've used it too. The D700 is next on my want list. I'm about half-way to getting it. :) Good for you!

[Revan]

Very cool - I really want to upgrade to a full frame and am thinking about selling my Canon 7D when the next version of the 5D is released. I'm constantly looking at my lenses and figuring out which ones I would keep, which I would sell.

[mom2rtk]

Well I picked up the 50 F/1.4 D to go with her and will probably have a learning curve with both. My first "real" project will be Valentine pics of the kiddos. I have something in mind but we'll see what happens, lol! Otherwise it'll be a getting to know you kind of thing. I live in a cave so I'm super excited to test the ISO on her. I'm so excited I doubt I'll be able to sleep tonight!:yay::yay::yay:

Oh and I'm sure all the long time married couples will enjoy this: Hubby now has a brand new, shiny laptop that apparently does everything but the dishes.:surfweb:

I would have had him wait it out for the model that does dishes! :lmao:

Congrats on the new camera! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[wenrob]

It's here! It's here!:woohoo: Battery charging, pics to come soon!

[annnewjerz]

It's here! It's here!:woohoo: Battery charging, pics to come soon!

:yay: :yay: :yay:

[spinetnglr]

woohoo Congrats on the new toy!! I am in the same camp as Ann and Amy. Want one ... don't want to part with any of what I have right now to fund it but am saving to hopefully be able to purchase one in the future. Until that day comes I turned my dream into a little temporary front yard art a few days ago when I was complaining about getting more snow.

http://rewindtime.smugmug.com/Close-to-Home/Winter-2010-11/snownikon-8/1168805186_Ys5fx-L.jpg

Like I told my one friend who said I have too much time on my hands ... "some people smell roses .... I just build cameras outta snow."

Cant wait to see some of your pics from the two new additions. I have the 50mm 1.4 also and love the lens.

[handicap18]

Awesome!! I'm looking forward to when i can get one myself. For now I'm saving up for the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 which I will have about 3-4 weeks.

[Evad]

Awesome Wen!!!!!!! Have fun and post those pics when you can!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[wenrob]

OMG you guys, I actually have tears in my eyes pixel peeping. It is not just hype! And where has that 50 f/1.4 been all my life?:lovestruc I will do a quick down and dirty process and some crops and get them up as soon as my kids will let me. I didn't take too many but Ann asked me to do a side by side with the D90 so I will set up tomorrow and do that. So far, it blows the D90 away ISO wise and I was pretty happy with the D90's ISO. Going to take some getting used to but I think it's love already!:love::lovestruc:love:

Thanks for the congrats everyone! Karyl that is too funny! LOVE it!

Off to process and crop. Hopefully I'll be back shortly!

[gruZ]

Had one for about 18 months now (D700 - the 50 1.4 is on the short list!) and I can say without a doubt that it is absolutely the best camera I've owned - doesn't leave me wanting for anything!

Enjoy, and post some pics soon!

[wenrob]

Please excuse the rumpled kids who need a bath and gold fish crumbs, lol. I can see I'm going to have to learn my color all over again. I'm not sure how to do the crops (where it doesn't add noise) so I'm just going to post them big. If anyone wants to explain how to do a proper crop for this sort of thing I'll do some crops. No sharpening, just super quick processing.
All are at f/2.2 SS100
ISO 800
http://wenrob.smugmug.com/Other/shot-of-the-day/ISO800-0011/1171499787_tbsYb-XL.jpg

ISO 1000
http://wenrob.smugmug.com/Other/shot-of-the-day/ISO1000-0014/1171500486_kGGFJ-XL.jpg

ISO 1600 (couldn't get the WB right to save my life)
http://wenrob.smugmug.com/Other/shot-of-the-day/ISO1600-0022/1171501168_FRVH4-XL.jpg

I push her farther and post more pics when I can.

[annnewjerz]

Looking forward to your comparison, not that I expect you to say you miss the D90---I know wouldn't!

LOVE the pic of your DS, he's adorable.

[Suburbanmom]

more more!!!
I had a very good basketball team shoot yesterday so I'm a little closer to joining you!

[wenrob]

more more!!!
I had a very good basketball team shoot yesterday so I'm a little closer to joining you!
Woo hoo!

I plan on throwing the 28-75 on and putting it through it's paces today, experimenting with higher ISO. I grabbed a couple of hubby at ISO 3200 last night and well, I'm blown away. He would not appreciate them posted though, lol! Anyway I should have some this afternoon and hopefully groomed kids!:lmao:

[spinetnglr]

Love the pics Wen ... and I say .. don't groom the kids for the pics, I just love the goldfish dust on them and the fact that you can plainly see it!! ... the crumbs keep the candids real !! LOL

[wenrob]

Love the pics Wen ... and I say .. don't groom the kids for the pics, I just love the goldfish dust on them and the fact that you can plainly see it!! ... the crumbs keep the candids real !! LOL
You know sometimes I get caught up in other photography boards where a candid or snapshot is considered an insult and feel like I need to apologize for pics of my favorite subjects. You are so right. In a few years I will cherish every crumb! (and hubby and I were both, WOAH at how clear they are) Thank you.:goodvibes (note, children groomed, house not so much)
Here are couple more, ISO 1000, f/2.8 SS varied
I'm really, really struggling with color/white balance. I remember having this issue when I got the D90 so hopefully I'll find my stride soon.
http://wenrob.smugmug.com/Other/shot-of-the-day/0049/1172599321_BmXMy-XL.jpg

http://wenrob.smugmug.com/Other/shot-of-the-day/0041/1172600191_MDaF7-XL.jpg

http://wenrob.smugmug.com/Other/shot-of-the-day/0050/1172600896_pakVE-XL.jpg

[luvsmickeymouse]

Love the pics Wen ... and I say .. don't groom the kids for the pics, I just love the goldfish dust on them and the fact that you can plainly see it!! ... the crumbs keep the candids real !! LOL

I agree! Would love to see more!

[wenrob]

I agree! Would love to see more!
LOL, we posted at the same time. See above your post.

Sorry I'm not posting higher ISOs, I will I swear. They look fab just not great pics. Hopefully I will get some time to do a 'controlled' experiment.