What did you get for Christmas?

**frogoutofwater** · 12-25-2013, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Someone up thread made a suggestion as to what to do with my VS gift card that I won't use that was really good. I'll probably do that. I'll use it to buy my mom's gift next year!

So I've got $75 to spend on myself. More SD cards? An inexpensive flash? What should I get?

It's a bit over your budget at $110, but what about the starter kits mentioned on strobist.com in the Lighting 101 tutorial (light stand, umbrella, etc)?

Wired · 12-25-2013, 10:02 PM

$300 CAD cash.... dont know what to do with it....

save it up to put towards 18-35 1.8 or 20-40mm Limited lenses?

Xbox One?

Air pump for my bike?

oh the options... :P

Pioneer · 12-25-2013, 10:04 PM - **1 Like**

A wonderful day with family. Can't think of a better reason for Christmas.

numshah · 12-25-2013, 10:08 PM

I got a Carl Zeiss Jena 75mm f1.5 lens a few months ago, as my Christmas present in advance. Thankfully its in good condition and works like a charm.

VoiceOfReason · 12-25-2013, 10:31 PM - **1 Like**

A candy bar.

**todd** · 12-25-2013, 10:36 PM

Put the bulk of the gift money I got in a shoe towards the hopeful arrival of FF Pentax DSLR next year and appeased my GAS for now with the purchase of a cheap Yashica MF TLR and some film.

sany · 12-25-2013, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I guess I'll start the thread for this year- what goodies did Santa bring?

I got a Tamron 17-50 F2.8 for my K-r which was long overdue. I am also expecting Santa to get me a Nexus 5 as a replacement for my Nexus 4.

...and my 4 year old daughter got her favourite 'sweet shoppe' Play-Doh that she had only been relishing on the YouTube.

**gordon_l34** · 12-26-2013, 12:01 AM

Hi All,

I received courtesy of Pentax Forums a white K50, a nice period tripod to display my KL Biggs copy camera on, as well as some nice new shirts.

I spent the Sunday before Christmas customising the K50 so that it functions in a similar fashion to the K20.

Thanks Adam.

Thingo · 12-26-2013, 12:38 AM

A very Happy Christmas to all on Pentax Forums, what a wonderful community of sharing photographers.
I do trust you all enjoy a safe and prosperous 2014.

I started reading through this thread, and it's getting longer each time I got to the next page!

I was ever so fortunate to be given a K-3 and 16GB card. What a treat!

Since selling my K-7 and K10D, I've been using my *istD and K-01. While both of these are very respectable, the K-3 is really a wonderful camera. The Pentax / Ricoh designers have certainly put a lot of thought into the design: both from the hardware and software perspectives.

altopiet · 12-26-2013, 02:51 AM - **4 Likes**

A bottle of BUNNAHABHAIN 25 YEAR SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY!

stone12 · 12-26-2013, 03:03 AM

From my wife and eldest son, I got a Photosniper kit, second hand, with the good condition Tair 300mm, hope all members have a great new year, many thanks for this exceptional site.

**marosari00** · 12-26-2013, 03:59 AM - **1 Like**

Merry Christmas to all...Got a K-3 with the 18-135. All I can say is WOW! Oh, and a couple of bottles of Patron Silver Tequila.

dragunr1 · 12-26-2013, 04:36 AM

takumar 70-200 f4
it is better than i have hoped it would be
bought it for myself
now i can shot some candid portraits

JeffAHayes · 12-26-2013, 05:56 AM

Well... since it's down to just me and my 81-year-old mom, who can no longer see to drive, I got "nothing" from someone else (well, some friends that are kindasorta like family will come by to exchange SMALL gifts later today). However, since I get WHAT I want or need WHEN I can get it, my Christmas is still looking OK... Pre-ordered Silver K-3 as soon as they went on sale: got the Monday before Thanksgiving. In addition to the 32 GB 80 MBps UHS-1 Sandisk card B&H threw in with it I scooped up a 64 GB 94 MBps card from Amazon (better deal), and use the 32 for my second card drive (to record JPEG, while the 64 is in Drive 1 recording RAW)... Also ordered the "Op-Tech version" of the two-camera Cotton Carrier (TM), which is about 1/5 the price of the brand name, but appears to be almost identical and equally functional (watched an online review from Amazon), plus a few more little odds and ends like SD card cases...

Then, yesterday, KEH had a Sigma 400mm F5.6 lens on sale in EX condition for $275, and based on one of the DPReview forum member's thoughts on the matter (he probably owns every Pentax-mount lens ever made -- ALMOST), I made a purchase on Christmas day, lol.

So I'm happy, even if I AM paying for it!

Merry Christmas, everyone!
Jeff

Rupert · 12-26-2013, 07:02 AM - **2 Likes**

I got a delicious Cherry Pie from my 87 year old Mom.

My best gift was on Christmas Day when I was able to drive my little Audi TT and take Mrs Rupert out to Burger King for lunch, walk in on my own two feet with no crutches or walker, and although it was walking very slow and with a profound limp and some stiff pain....I was walking!!!!

After 3 months of being home-bound, it was a great gift!

Best Regards!

12-26-2013, 03:03 AM	#116
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12-25-2013, 09:30 PM	#106
frogoutofwater Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by dansamy Someone up thread made a suggestion as to what to do with my VS gift card that I won't use that was really good. I'll probably do that. I'll use it to buy my mom's gift next year! So I've got $75 to spend on myself. More SD cards? An inexpensive flash? What should I get? It's a bit over your budget at $110, but what about the starter kits mentioned on strobist.com in the Lighting 101 tutorial (light stand, umbrella, etc)?

12-25-2013, 10:02 PM	#107
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	$300 CAD cash.... dont know what to do with it.... save it up to put towards 18-35 1.8 or 20-40mm Limited lenses? Xbox One? Air pump for my bike? oh the options... :P

12-25-2013, 10:04 PM - 1 Like	#108
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	A wonderful day with family. Can't think of a better reason for Christmas.

12-25-2013, 10:08 PM	#109
numshah Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 25	I got a Carl Zeiss Jena 75mm f1.5 lens a few months ago, as my Christmas present in advance. Thankfully its in good condition and works like a charm.

12-25-2013, 10:31 PM - 1 Like	#110
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	A candy bar.

12-25-2013, 10:36 PM	#111
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,799	Put the bulk of the gift money I got in a shoe towards the hopeful arrival of FF Pentax DSLR next year and appeased my GAS for now with the purchase of a cheap Yashica MF TLR and some film.

12-25-2013, 11:57 PM	#112
sany Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	Originally posted by Adam I guess I'll start the thread for this year- what goodies did Santa bring? I got a Tamron 17-50 F2.8 for my K-r which was long overdue. I am also expecting Santa to get me a Nexus 5 as a replacement for my Nexus 4. ...and my 4 year old daughter got her favourite 'sweet shoppe' Play-Doh that she had only been relishing on the YouTube.

12-26-2013, 12:01 AM	#113
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi All, I received courtesy of Pentax Forums a white K50, a nice period tripod to display my KL Biggs copy camera on, as well as some nice new shirts. I spent the Sunday before Christmas customising the K50 so that it functions in a similar fashion to the K20. Thanks Adam.

12-26-2013, 12:38 AM	#114
Thingo Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UFTG, Oz Photos: Gallery Posts: 77	A very Happy Christmas to all on Pentax Forums, what a wonderful community of sharing photographers. I do trust you all enjoy a safe and prosperous 2014. I started reading through this thread, and it's getting longer each time I got to the next page! I was ever so fortunate to be given a K-3 and 16GB card. What a treat! Since selling my K-7 and K10D, I've been using my *istD and K-01. While both of these are very respectable, the K-3 is really a wonderful camera. The Pentax / Ricoh designers have certainly put a lot of thought into the design: both from the hardware and software perspectives.

12-26-2013, 02:51 AM - 4 Likes	#115
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	A bottle of BUNNAHABHAIN 25 YEAR SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY!

12-26-2013, 03:59 AM - 1 Like	#117
marosari00 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 147	Merry Christmas to all...Got a K-3 with the 18-135. All I can say is WOW! Oh, and a couple of bottles of Patron Silver Tequila.

12-26-2013, 04:36 AM	#118
dragunr1 New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9	takumar 70-200 f4 it is better than i have hoped it would be bought it for myself now i can shot some candid portraits

12-26-2013, 05:56 AM	#119
JeffAHayes Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Spartanburg, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	Well... since it's down to just me and my 81-year-old mom, who can no longer see to drive, I got "nothing" from someone else (well, some friends that are kindasorta like family will come by to exchange SMALL gifts later today). However, since I get WHAT I want or need WHEN I can get it, my Christmas is still looking OK... Pre-ordered Silver K-3 as soon as they went on sale: got the Monday before Thanksgiving. In addition to the 32 GB 80 MBps UHS-1 Sandisk card B&H threw in with it I scooped up a 64 GB 94 MBps card from Amazon (better deal), and use the 32 for my second card drive (to record JPEG, while the 64 is in Drive 1 recording RAW)... Also ordered the "Op-Tech version" of the two-camera Cotton Carrier (TM), which is about 1/5 the price of the brand name, but appears to be almost identical and equally functional (watched an online review from Amazon), plus a few more little odds and ends like SD card cases... Then, yesterday, KEH had a Sigma 400mm F5.6 lens on sale in EX condition for $275, and based on one of the DPReview forum member's thoughts on the matter (he probably owns every Pentax-mount lens ever made -- ALMOST), I made a purchase on Christmas day, lol. So I'm happy, even if I AM paying for it! Merry Christmas, everyone! Jeff

12-26-2013, 07:02 AM - 2 Likes	#120
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I got a delicious Cherry Pie from my 87 year old Mom. My best gift was on Christmas Day when I was able to drive my little Audi TT and take Mrs Rupert out to Burger King for lunch, walk in on my own two feet with no crutches or walker, and although it was walking very slow and with a profound limp and some stiff pain....I was walking!!!! After 3 months of being home-bound, it was a great gift! Best Regards!