What did you get for Christmas?

Joel B · 12-27-2013, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

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

I would go with a bounce flash. It's a real game changer if you need extra light somewhere.

Joel B · 12-27-2013, 01:52 PM

I got a: lens mug like many of you! Cool!
A geek dad t-shirt also cool!
money!
Lots of food (tons)!!
No deaths! planned or accidental!
A good year all around!!!

magkelly · 12-27-2013, 03:38 PM

A couple of dolls, a VF for my Oly, 40-150 M43 lens I wanted, but unfortunately not the 30mm Sigma I wanted. It turned out the one I got was the wrong lens mount, not a M43 lens, and alas I had to return it. I was really bummed over that. I was so looking forward to finally having a full kit for my little Oly. But having the VF, I just love it. I'm totally having fun with my Oly now. It made a huge difference in my enjoyment and ability to use the Oly. Not that I am getting to use it that much. I'm in a bad flare, have been for a while now, and I'm feeling just bloody awful. I'm not taking too many pics lately even for work. I do what I can to make the rent happen but right now anything more is just utterly beyond me. Sorry I'm not around much, but that's why. Just not up to much lately. Eh, and this too shall pass...:P

TonyTurley · 12-27-2013, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by agsy

I Always wanted an RC Helicopter

. And I got one from a cooworker.
.

Took the photo with my DA L 55-300 and my new K5II.

I got one, too, but haven't tried the in-flight pic while flying. Nice work.

Tony

agsy · 12-27-2013, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by TonyTurley

I got one, too, but haven't tried the in-flight pic while flying. Nice work.

Tony

Thank you,

It was a joint effort, my wife was holding it steady while I took several shots. The room was poorly lit so I had my Sigma flash on the table in wireless mode. It's a fun toy!

**Jacquot** · 12-27-2013, 07:58 PM

Some useful clothes, a pretty cool travel light/alarm thing, and then a red letter Pentax strap, a magnifying eyepiece for the K-30, and a nice pair of pretty new looking LX lugs...

DRAGONART · 12-28-2013, 03:30 AM

Finally, a let up in the weather to give my christmas present, the K3, an airing.

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**savoche** · 12-28-2013, 05:34 AM

I got a red dot finder for my K-5. Not entirely sure what I will use it for yet, though

I also helped Santa by getting myself a DA 70 a few weeks ago.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-29-2013, 09:21 AM - **1 Like**

My daughter bought me warm gloves and a winter hat.

Chris

fevbusch · 12-30-2013, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Joel B

I would go with a bounce flash. It's a real game changer if you need extra light somewhere.

I agree, you probably already have all the SD cards you'll ever need. Freddy

Jonathan Mac · 12-30-2013, 07:57 AM

As I live in Spain no gifts until the 6th of January, but I'm in the UK until the 12th so will have to wait there for most.

My folks got me the ND filters I asked for though - a 400 for daytime long exposures and a 4 for taming the Spanish sun when using my film cameras that don't have such high max shutter speeds. Using a polariser for that was a bad idea, at least on colour film...

JenniferLeigh · 12-30-2013, 10:42 AM

The only photo-related gift I received was an Artisan & Artist (E25r) camera strap. I also got some cash that I'm thinking of putting towards a new lens or a photo trip.

BeerCan · 12-30-2013, 06:39 PM - **1 Like**

Can't wait to use it

graphicgr8s · 12-30-2013, 07:45 PM

I got the satisfaction of realizing that after 30+ years shooting Pentax I really have everything I need and 99.9% of what I want. I also realized that at 50 fish tanks I may have almost enough. But Petco is running a sale on 10, 20L, 20H, 40B an 55s at a dollar per gallon.I am resisting however.
I really got everything I needed on 5/8/09.

Pepe Le Pew · 12-30-2013, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by wedge

I got a Pentaxian protege:

Sweet.......

My cousin loves my K-30................Then bought herself a Canon 70D

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12-27-2013, 01:42 PM	#151
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by dansamy So I've got $75 to spend on myself. More SD cards? An inexpensive flash? What should I get? I would go with a bounce flash. It's a real game changer if you need extra light somewhere.

12-27-2013, 01:52 PM	#152
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	I got a: lens mug like many of you! Cool! A geek dad t-shirt also cool! money! Lots of food (tons)!! No deaths! planned or accidental! A good year all around!!!

12-27-2013, 03:38 PM	#153
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	A couple of dolls, a VF for my Oly, 40-150 M43 lens I wanted, but unfortunately not the 30mm Sigma I wanted. It turned out the one I got was the wrong lens mount, not a M43 lens, and alas I had to return it. I was really bummed over that. I was so looking forward to finally having a full kit for my little Oly. But having the VF, I just love it. I'm totally having fun with my Oly now. It made a huge difference in my enjoyment and ability to use the Oly. Not that I am getting to use it that much. I'm in a bad flare, have been for a while now, and I'm feeling just bloody awful. I'm not taking too many pics lately even for work. I do what I can to make the rent happen but right now anything more is just utterly beyond me. Sorry I'm not around much, but that's why. Just not up to much lately. Eh, and this too shall pass...:P

12-27-2013, 07:33 PM	#154
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Originally posted by agsy I Always wanted an RC Helicopter . And I got one from a cooworker. . Took the photo with my DA L 55-300 and my new K5II. I got one, too, but haven't tried the in-flight pic while flying. Nice work. Tony

12-27-2013, 07:50 PM	#155
agsy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 551	Originally posted by TonyTurley I got one, too, but haven't tried the in-flight pic while flying. Nice work. Tony Thank you, It was a joint effort, my wife was holding it steady while I took several shots. The room was poorly lit so I had my Sigma flash on the table in wireless mode. It's a fun toy!

12-27-2013, 07:58 PM	#156
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Some useful clothes, a pretty cool travel light/alarm thing, and then a red letter Pentax strap, a magnifying eyepiece for the K-30, and a nice pair of pretty new looking LX lugs...

12-28-2013, 05:34 AM	#158
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I got a red dot finder for my K-5. Not entirely sure what I will use it for yet, though I also helped Santa by getting myself a DA 70 a few weeks ago.

12-29-2013, 09:21 AM - 1 Like	#159
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	My daughter bought me warm gloves and a winter hat. Chris

12-30-2013, 06:46 AM	#160
fevbusch Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,064	Originally posted by Joel B I would go with a bounce flash. It's a real game changer if you need extra light somewhere. I agree, you probably already have all the SD cards you'll ever need. Freddy

12-30-2013, 07:57 AM	#161
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,910	As I live in Spain no gifts until the 6th of January, but I'm in the UK until the 12th so will have to wait there for most. My folks got me the ND filters I asked for though - a 400 for daytime long exposures and a 4 for taming the Spanish sun when using my film cameras that don't have such high max shutter speeds. Using a polariser for that was a bad idea, at least on colour film...

12-30-2013, 10:42 AM	#162
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	The only photo-related gift I received was an Artisan & Artist (E25r) camera strap. I also got some cash that I'm thinking of putting towards a new lens or a photo trip.

12-30-2013, 06:39 PM - 1 Like	#163
BeerCan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverview FL Posts: 130	Can't wait to use it

12-30-2013, 07:45 PM	#164
graphicgr8s Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 229	I got the satisfaction of realizing that after 30+ years shooting Pentax I really have everything I need and 99.9% of what I want. I also realized that at 50 fish tanks I may have almost enough. But Petco is running a sale on 10, 20L, 20H, 40B an 55s at a dollar per gallon.I am resisting however. I really got everything I needed on 5/8/09.

12-30-2013, 08:23 PM	#165
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by wedge I got a Pentaxian protege: Sweet....... My cousin loves my K-30................Then bought herself a Canon 70D