Santa Was Good To Me This Year...

[annnewjerz]

Thus far, I have had a very Merry Christmas. Santa was very nice to me this year, bringing lots of photography related stuff

So far I got:
- New 22 inch widescreen LCD monitor (purchased by me with gift cards from my boss)
- Nikon SB-600 external flash
- Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro lens
- Understanding Exposure
- Beyond Portraiture
- Understanding Digital Photography
- Tracy Joy shoot bag
- Hoya ND8 72mm filter
- New CD Booklet for my DVDs
- Seagate 500GB External Hard Drive
- ML-L3 Wireless Remote Shutter release

I also got lots of gift cards, looks like I may have some Gary Fong diffusers and some other non-photography related gifts the near future...like a new pair of boots to keep my feet warm while I'm out trying the new lens

Merry Christmas everyone, from what I can tell...Santa brought a lot of you some nice toys!

Ann

 

[jfinke]

Sounds good!

I got a 40D book, a Lightroom 2 Book, an umbrella stand, and an umbrella stand head.

However, I also have my birthday tomorrow and then christmas/bday with my parents next week. Hoping for some remote triggers and an umbrella.

 

[DVC Jen]

Awesome!

I got Lightroom 2
CS4
Manfrotto O55xPROB tripod
Manfrotto 808RC4 pan/tilt head
Canon 580EXII flash
4 gig Lexar CF card
Roxio Creator 2009 - to make some cool slideshows

and a few other non photography related items

next?

 

[Merrywheather]

Ann - sounds great!

I also have the Christmas / birthday present thing going on over the last 2 weeks. I got:

Canon 580EXII flash
2 Impact monolights with softboxes
Gary Fong diffuser
and a background stand with some backdrops

I was thrilled

 

[blackears]

I too had a picture perfect Christmas!!! A:
SB 600 flash
Photoshop Elements 7
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D lens
Tri-pod
Seagate 320G passport HD
Subscription to Popular Photography
A remote shutter button-still have to look into this one

And the oldest daughter received a Nikon CoolpixL18

So, we are having a great Christmas

 

[jfinke]

Awesome!

I got Lightroom 2
CS4
Manfrotto O55xPROB tripod
Manfrotto 808RC4 pan/tilt head
Canon 580EXII flash
4 gig Lexar CF card
Roxio Creator 2009 - to make some cool slideshows

and a few other non photography related items

next?

Adobe was very happy with your gifts this year.

 

[YesDear]

My DW totally shocked me and got me the Nikon 10.5! I must have done something right!

I also got and Iphone!

 

[annnewjerz]

Merryweather - which Gary Fong diffuser(s) did you get? I was looking at their site and can't decide if I should just get the clear, or get the two pack that has the cloud and the clear, so many decisions!!


Blackears - glad to hear someone else got an external flash, is it your first? I just barely opened the box and looked at it today, have yet to look into the owner's manual...too much to do today, I figure that's what this weekend is for


YesDear - 10.5 eh? You're right, must have done something really nice for your DW this year!!! Let me know how you like it. I still have some Christmas money to burn through although I have been taking a break from figuring out ways to spend it to try to enjoy my gifts from the past few days, but like I said, I had come ___ that close to pulling the trigger on the used 10.5 on KEH, but for once I am trying to exercise patience and restraint. It's tough

 

[DVC Jen]

Adobe was very happy with your gifts this year.

LOL probably not as happy as they could have been - DH got really great student discounts on both products since he is a student (MBA).

 

[Merrywheather]

Merryweather - which Gary Fong diffuser(s) did you get? I was looking at their site and can't decide if I should just get the clear, or get the two pack that has the cloud and the clear, so many decisions

I got the cloud since I wanted softer light. I used it a little today, and it did a great job. Plus, my kids thought it looked like a toilet bowl, so they were actually laughing and smiling at the camera for once! LOL!

 

[blackears]

annewjerz wrote:
Blackears - glad to hear someone else got an external flash, is it your first? I just barely opened the box and looked at it today, have yet to look into the owner's manual...too much to do today, I figure that's what this weekend is for

I unpacked it, threw in some batteries and commenced to taking pics!!!! I figured I could read the manual a little later and I didn't want to miss some good pics. I have the D60, and it all works great so far just from the screen. I'll learn more in a little while.

 

[jfinke]

LOL probably not as happy as they could have been - DH got really great student discounts on both products since he is a student (MBA).

Ahh.. They have some great student discounts. Wish I still got those. However, it is cheaper to pay retail than to get yet another degree.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Sounds good.

I got:

A Netbook (for travel)
Remote shutter release
Gorrillapod
Understanding Shutter Speed (began reading early )
Pop Photog subscription
Upholstered storage boxes and albums

 

[Big Vic]

It looks as though everyone had a great Christmas.

A rookie DSLR owner here, as Santa brought me a Canon XSi.

The learning begins.

 

[zackiedawg]

Did OK myself...camera-wise, I got a Slik Sprint ProEZ tripod, a Pentax ME53 magnifying eyepiece (for my A300), and two step-down rings for my other lenses to share filters. Some great books, DVDs, shoes, and other stuff I wanted too...a fine Christmas!

 

[MarkBarbieri]

I hardly got anything. I pad of paper, a package opener, and some candy.

Fortunately, my older son got the Adobe Master Suite and my wife got a 5DMarkII and a 24-105 f/4 IS lens and they said I can use them.

 

[DVC Jen]

Ahh.. They have some great student discounts. Wish I still got those. However, it is cheaper to pay retail than to get yet another degree.

sshhhhhh I have DH nearly convinced to go for his phd when he is done with the MBA.

Ok - he is thinking about doing it for HIM not for me - and the great discounts but I can pretend - right?

 

[Danauk]

Wow you guys got some great gifts. I got a Lowepro slingshot 200 and a gotilla pod which I was happy with. I also got some money which I intend to save and use with my birthday money later this year to get another lens, I just need to decide which one!!

 

[MarkBarbieri]

sshhhhhh I have DH nearly convinced to go for his phd when he is done with the MBA.

Ok - he is thinking about doing it for HIM not for me - and the great discounts but I can pretend - right?

You've still got kids. My 3rd grader qualified for the academic discount for the CS4 Master Suite.

 

[DVC Jen]

You've still got kids. My 3rd grader qualified for the academic discount for the CS4 Master Suite.

That is true and Kylie will still be in college for a while and then Em will be following her in a few years. So if Ian does decide he is done when he finishes his MBA in June - I will have a back-up plan.