Santa Was Good To Me This Year...

[wenrob]

We didn't do Christmas for each other but hubby had overtime on his paycheck and told me to go ahead and order Lightroom 2. I just got confirmation that DD's student ID was approved this morning so I should be getting it in a couple of days. Now that my camera's profile is included I'm going totally RAW.

 

[DVC Jen]

We didn't do Christmas for each other but hubby had overtime on his paycheck and told me to go ahead and order Lightroom 2. I just got confirmation that DD's student ID was approved this morning so I should be getting it in a couple of days. Now that my camera's profile is included I'm going totally RAW.

don't forget to go to the adobe site and update it with the latest update to version 2.2

Here is a link - http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4234

 

[jfinke]

Well, for my birthday today, I also got a tamrac express 7.

That will be nice for my XT for my wife.

I purchased a crumpler for my 40d.

 

[wenrob]

don't forget to go to the adobe site and update it with the latest update to version 2.2

Here is a link - http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4234

Thank you Jen, will do!

 

[Krisi616]

Everyone did very nice in the camera department. I got Adobe Elements 7 and then Hubby COMPLETELY suprised me with a Canon D50. I really must figure out how to use it now. We have had a Rebel for 4 years that I always used on Auto -- I know bad me! I will be purchasing a good book for learning more about photography any that you LOVE?

 

[Experiment_626]

Well, I suppose I must have been on my best behavior ever this past year.

I got:

Nikon D300

Bogen/Manfrotto 190XDB Tripod Legs with 486RC2 Compact Ballhead

Lowepro Slingshot 200

A pair of 16 GB compact flash cards (and the camera came with a 4GB Extreme III card as well).

The camera is very gently used -- only about 1400 actuations, and it looks fresh-out-of-the-box mint. The previous owner decided to move up to a D700. My wife got the camera along with a Sigma 18-200 OS (VR, in other words) lens for just over $1100. She just got a D70 for herself (she's just beginning to learn*), so she'll keep the lens for her own use.

I got some other stuff as well, including a renewal on my WDW AP (my wife and I each got this from my parents), and the fourth season of Lost on DVD.

All in all, I'm a very happy camper!

* Of course, she expects me to teach her in a few days what has taken me 15 years to learn! But she's doing well and learning quickly -- and having fun, which is the important part.

SSB

 

[annnewjerz]

Everyone did very nice in the camera department. I got Adobe Elements 7 and then Hubby COMPLETELY suprised me with a Canon D50. I really must figure out how to use it now. We have had a Rebel for 4 years that I always used on Auto -- I know bad me! I will be purchasing a good book for learning more about photography any that you LOVE?

I had heard a lot about the "Understanding" books by Bryan Peterson, particularly Understanding Exposure when I got my first dSLR a few months ago. I got it for Christmas and have already read through about half of it . It's a great book for understanding the ins and outs of how each thing (like aperture, shutter speed, depth of field) affect the look and quality of your photo. So far, I would classify it as a book that I LOVE. You can get it at a book store for $25 but you can order it online for just over $15 with free shipping on Amazon.com, although I believe they are back-ordered right now.

Congratulations and have fun with the new camera!

 

[rtphokie]

Santa brought me Camera Armour for my Canon 350D. Great protection from the occasional bump and scuff. My camera is about 2 years old and I know it's getting a lot of wear just from the button labels wearing off.

Fits perfectly. Some complain that the CF card door is a little hard to open with the case on, but I believe this is by design. Buttons work perfectly through the case, all indicators and the IR emitter are visible and the bottom is open so the tripod mount is accessible. I like that it covers up the Canon logo, every little bit helps to prevent theft.

They retail for $50-$80 depending on the camera and are available in black and grey for most camera below and some are available in camouflage or obnoxious red.

Canon 20D, 30D, 40D, XSi/450D, XT/350D, XTI/400D, 5D, & 1DS
Nikon D40/D60, D70, D80, D2X, D200, D300
Olympus E-410
Pentax K10D/20D
Sony Alpha A100

http://www.cameraarmor.us/

The safegrip strap looks intriguing, anyone have one?

 

[annnewjerz]

Santa brought me Camera Armour for my Canon 350D. Great protection from the occasional bump and scuff. My camera is about 2 years old and I know it's getting a lot of wear just from the button labels wearing off.

VERY cool, I was looking into some armor for my D60, but it was red...it made it look like I would be carrying around a v-tech kids camera. I like the black, I'll have to see if I can find one specifically for my camera model.

Thanks for the idea!!

 

[handicap18]

I got a Pizza Grill!!! yummmy

I also got close to $200 in amazon gift cards so I'm thinking about putting that towards the Sigma 10-20mm!

So thats something. I did order a new wireless remote for my D300, though it was only $20 or so.

 

[spinetnglr]

We didnt do gifts this year but I hope to be doing some camera related shopping for myself soon. Watching and hoping for some after Christmas sales. I did get an excellent gift though .. my son had the last two pins removed from his foot on Tuesday from an accident he had back in September. He got the go ahead to start putting weight on it again and although he has a permanent titanium rod in his lower leg and a permanent plate near the heel he should be walking again without crutches in 5-6 weeks.

I have been enjoying reading this thread and getting some ideas for items to add to my list of "Iwanttogets"

 

[annnewjerz]

I got a Pizza Grill!!! yummmy

I also got close to $200 in amazon gift cards so I'm thinking about putting that towards the Sigma 10-20mm!

So thats something. I did order a new wireless remote for my D300, though it was only $20 or so.

Pizza grill sounds goooooood, I got a quesadilla maker. Haven't used it yet, but I know I'll eventually enjoy a lot of good mexican food made from it.



I also got Photoshop Elements 6: The Missing Manual today, as well as a $50 Amazon gift card that I'm considering putting towards something...just not sure what yet.

 

[Evad]

Santa was good to me as well!! I received a brand new Nikon D80, 18 - 70mm lens, Lowepro slingshot 200 AW and memory cards. Now to learn how to use the darn thing. Let the NAS begin.

 

[YEKCIM]

Let the NAS begin.

THAT part is guaranteed. There is a "cure" for the disease, however. The downside is that it gets quite expensive after a while.

~Ed

 

[annnewjerz]

So..DH just got home with Christmas with some relatives (I couldn't attend--I was volunteering) and we got the best gift ever...cash With it, I have just put in an order for the Gary Fong Lightsphere Diffuser Starter Kit, $70 with free shipping on Adorama. Can't want to see how much difference they make with the new SB-600.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I got a new pair of sunglasses to replace the ones I lost on the Kilamanjaro Safari a week earlier!

There's also a photography present to myself that has been taunting me on the UPS truck since Friday. They claimed weather problems although it was our first beautiful sunny day of the week!!!!

 

[annnewjerz]

I got a new pair of sunglasses to replace the ones I lost on the Kilamanjaro Safari a week earlier!

There's also a photography present to myself that has been taunting me on the UPS truck since Friday. They claimed weather problems although it was our first beautiful sunny day of the week!!!!

Waiting for something to get delivered is THE WORST. I like buying stuff in the store so much more, except for the fact that it is usually more expensive and that means I actually have to put on half-way decent clothes to look somewhat presentable in public on the weekends instead of staying home in my PJs

Something else that is almost as bad is waiting for a pre-order to come in. DH told me yesterday that he also pre-ordered me "Understanding Close-Up Photography" by Bryan Peterson--I think he got on a bit of a book kick for Christmas, I got Understanding Exposure, Understanding Digital Photography, Beyond Portraiture and Understanding Close-Up Photography It doesn't come out until March.

It's going to be a long three months but at least I have plenty of reading to fill up my time this winter so that when spring rolls around, I'll be able to go out and put all of this newly acquired knowledge to good use

 

[wkrider]

Not Disney but real nice....

http://www.luminoxshop.com/luevoseiidiw.html

 

[Brad M]

Sounds like you all had a great Christmas. DW and I decided not to spend much on each other so I asked for the umbrella and flash/umbrella mount pictured below. I've had a blast with it so far. My MIL bought me a camera shop gift card which I will use to buy a 2nd SB-600 flash. I "need" another Christmas in April to get a fast telephoto lens for baseball season.

 

[spinetnglr]

I have now joined the ranks of the Understanding Exposure owners. Today was my birthday and Borders sent me a 25% off Happy Birthday coupon in my email so I went shopping this evening and got myself a birthday present.