Was Santa Good To You?

dakight · 12-25-2014, 11:18 AM

SMC DA 35mm f2.4 "Plastic Fantastic," my first autofocus prime.
Opteka 500mm mirror lens... yeah, yeah, I know, but it'll be fun to play with and it's cheap.
Amazon Basics carbon fiber travel tripod. It's considerably more complex than the old Vivitar tripod it replaces but it's extremely compact and light weight.
Neewer macro focusing rack.

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by dakight

SMC DA 35mm f2.4 "Plastic Fantastic," my first autofocus prime.
Opteka 500mm mirror lens... yeah, yeah, I know, but it'll be fun to play with and it's cheap.
Amazon Basics carbon fiber travel tripod. It's considerably more complex than the old Vivitar tripod it replaces but it's extremely compact and light weight.
Neewer macro focusing rack.

Congratulations. I had that Opteka lens and enjoyed learning on it. Sold it to a fellow overseas who seemed happy with it too. I hope you enjoy yours. Once you have a chance to use it let us know about the Amazon Basics tripod. They're coming out with a variety of items under their label and so far, in my experience, each has been a great value for money - I hope your tripod is as well.

**monochrome** · 12-25-2014, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

That being said, I can't blame Santa that he did not bring any Pentax-related stuff. Rightfully he had supposed that I've been given enough during the year.

Santa was good to me and respected my recent simplification.

I did PM on a Pentax RD Mini Red Dot Finder and Xtend-A-Sight for the Q's in the Marketplace this morning. Hope I'm first in line.

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Santa was good to me and respected my recent simplification.

I did PM on a Pentax RD Mini Red Dot Finder and Xtend-A-Sight for the Q's in the Marketplace this morning. Hope I'm first in line.

Good luck. After today with the family, simplification sounds good.

MViborg · 12-25-2014, 01:07 PM

I got a sigma 610 super flash, a 10 stop ND filter and shortly before x-mas my demo silver k-3 with grip.
Now that's a great camera! Upgraded from k-5 and the keeper rate is much higher already:-) mostly because the auto focus is much better I think.

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by MViborg

I got a sigma 610 super flash, a 10 stop ND filter and shortly before x-mas my demo silver k-3 with grip.
Now that's a great camera! Upgraded from k-5 and the keeper rate is much higher already:-) mostly because the auto focus is much better I think.

Congratulations, Merry Christmas.

MViborg · 12-25-2014, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Congratulations, Merry Christmas.

Thank you and right back at you. Happy new year too..

magkelly · 12-25-2014, 01:29 PM

I just got these dropped off on my doorstep.

http://media.tumblr.com/10a463b70e0aaa6b9cf11905fffb02b1/tumblr_inline_mjasvqfBZK1qz4rgp.jpg

Yay! More dollies!!!! Actually this is pretty cool because it's the only set of these weird Braztzillaz make your own witch dolls I don't have and this makes a complete set. I love that, having a complete set of little monster dollies is so fun. I finally got my last Monster High Inner Monster too. I've been wanting the Walmart Deluxe one so bad. They have transparent bodies with little emoticons you can swap out and various colored real looking little brains in their heads that you can click and it changes their eyes. They're like creepy little Monster High Blythe dolls. I just love them. I'm totally hoping they make more, in particular a boy doll. I have got to have a boy to go with my girls. These dolls they are just too clever! These have got to be the coolest MH dolls ever. Whoever thought these up was a toy genius!!!

http://media.mattel.com/root/Images/MainImage/BJR23_Monster_High_Inner_Monst...e_Pack_XXX.jpg

This is just the Deluxe pack, but you get the idea.

MViborg · 12-25-2014, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Merry Christmas. Giottos MM9780 monopod for my new Sigma 150-500, spike feet for my old Manfrotto tripod, lens case for the 150-500, lens pens 3 pack, 86mm UV filter, and a Barnes & Noble gift card from my MIL for photo books

Well doc, it looks like Santa was good to you too:-)
*edit: spelling corrected*

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by MViborg

Well doc, it like like Santa was good to you too:-)

Yes, very thoughtful and useful Christmas. I've been using the Monopod already getting used to it, installed the feet on the tripod immediately, cleaned a lens or two, and bought a Bryan Peterson book (I like his style).

cardinal43 · 12-25-2014, 02:21 PM

I had one of my best Christmases in a couple of years. My 8 year old grandson from WA and my 21 month old granddaughter (lives locally) were here and my Visa & Master Card balances are $0.00.

My kind of Christmas!

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by cardinal43

I had one of my best Christmases in a couple of years. My 8 year old grandson from WA and my 21 month old granddaughter (lives locally) were here and my Visa & Master Card balances are $0.00.

My kind of Christmas!

Outstanding! Merry Christmas!

**kiwi_jono** · 12-25-2014, 02:56 PM

In theory I got a new Tamron 70-200...

In practice support for Pentax in NZ sucks so much, that at the last moment (22nd) I heard that Tamron factory is yet to make my lens which won't happen now until end of January! No stock in this part of the world and apparently the distributor does not know what is going on. Would have bought from USA (despite high shipping cost and Warranty return issues) except local prices were for once competitive and I wanted to support the local retailer.

Anyway I had a great Christmas day with the family (and my FA 50 f1.4) - lots of fun.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

In theory I got a new Tamron 70-200...

In practice support for Pentax in NZ sucks so much, that at the last moment (22nd) I heard that Tamron factory is yet to make my lens which won't happen now until end of January! No stock in this part of the world and apparently the distributor does not know what is going on. Would have bought from USA (despite high shipping cost and Warranty return issues) except local prices were for once competitive and I wanted to support the local retailer.

Anyway I had a great Christmas day with the family (and my FA 50 f1.4) - lots of fun.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Sorry for your troubles with the Tamron. I own that lens and its my workhorse for soccer matches. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

cxdoo · 12-25-2014, 03:09 PM

Nuthin. I blew the budget for this year and don't care for token stuff. Next year I'm going for the jugular, a lens in 30 to 32 mm range...

12-25-2014, 01:31 PM	#39
MViborg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 35	Originally posted by Docrwm Merry Christmas. Giottos MM9780 monopod for my new Sigma 150-500, spike feet for my old Manfrotto tripod, lens case for the 150-500, lens pens 3 pack, 86mm UV filter, and a Barnes & Noble gift card from my MIL for photo books Well doc, it looks like Santa was good to you too:-) edit: spelling corrected Last edited by MViborg; 12-25-2014 at 02:33 PM.

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12-25-2014, 11:18 AM	#31
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	SMC DA 35mm f2.4 "Plastic Fantastic," my first autofocus prime. Opteka 500mm mirror lens... yeah, yeah, I know, but it'll be fun to play with and it's cheap. Amazon Basics carbon fiber travel tripod. It's considerably more complex than the old Vivitar tripod it replaces but it's extremely compact and light weight. Neewer macro focusing rack.

12-25-2014, 11:30 AM	#32
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by dakight SMC DA 35mm f2.4 "Plastic Fantastic," my first autofocus prime. Opteka 500mm mirror lens... yeah, yeah, I know, but it'll be fun to play with and it's cheap. Amazon Basics carbon fiber travel tripod. It's considerably more complex than the old Vivitar tripod it replaces but it's extremely compact and light weight. Neewer macro focusing rack. Congratulations. I had that Opteka lens and enjoyed learning on it. Sold it to a fellow overseas who seemed happy with it too. I hope you enjoy yours. Once you have a chance to use it let us know about the Amazon Basics tripod. They're coming out with a variety of items under their label and so far, in my experience, each has been a great value for money - I hope your tripod is as well.

12-25-2014, 12:27 PM	#33
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by zzeitg That being said, I can't blame Santa that he did not bring any Pentax-related stuff. Rightfully he had supposed that I've been given enough during the year. Santa was good to me and respected my recent simplification. I did PM on a Pentax RD Mini Red Dot Finder and Xtend-A-Sight for the Q's in the Marketplace this morning. Hope I'm first in line.

12-25-2014, 12:42 PM	#34
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by monochrome Santa was good to me and respected my recent simplification. I did PM on a Pentax RD Mini Red Dot Finder and Xtend-A-Sight for the Q's in the Marketplace this morning. Hope I'm first in line. Good luck. After today with the family, simplification sounds good.

12-25-2014, 01:07 PM	#35
MViborg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 35	I got a sigma 610 super flash, a 10 stop ND filter and shortly before x-mas my demo silver k-3 with grip. Now that's a great camera! Upgraded from k-5 and the keeper rate is much higher already:-) mostly because the auto focus is much better I think.

12-25-2014, 01:20 PM	#36
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by MViborg I got a sigma 610 super flash, a 10 stop ND filter and shortly before x-mas my demo silver k-3 with grip. Now that's a great camera! Upgraded from k-5 and the keeper rate is much higher already:-) mostly because the auto focus is much better I think. Congratulations, Merry Christmas.

12-25-2014, 01:25 PM	#37
MViborg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 35	Originally posted by Docrwm Congratulations, Merry Christmas. Thank you and right back at you. Happy new year too..

12-25-2014, 01:29 PM	#38
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I just got these dropped off on my doorstep. http://media.tumblr.com/10a463b70e0aaa6b9cf11905fffb02b1/tumblr_inline_mjasvqfBZK1qz4rgp.jpg Yay! More dollies!!!! Actually this is pretty cool because it's the only set of these weird Braztzillaz make your own witch dolls I don't have and this makes a complete set. I love that, having a complete set of little monster dollies is so fun. I finally got my last Monster High Inner Monster too. I've been wanting the Walmart Deluxe one so bad. They have transparent bodies with little emoticons you can swap out and various colored real looking little brains in their heads that you can click and it changes their eyes. They're like creepy little Monster High Blythe dolls. I just love them. I'm totally hoping they make more, in particular a boy doll. I have got to have a boy to go with my girls. These dolls they are just too clever! These have got to be the coolest MH dolls ever. Whoever thought these up was a toy genius!!! http://media.mattel.com/root/Images/MainImage/BJR23_Monster_High_Inner_Monst...e_Pack_XXX.jpg This is just the Deluxe pack, but you get the idea.

12-25-2014, 02:21 PM	#40
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by MViborg Well doc, it like like Santa was good to you too:-) Yes, very thoughtful and useful Christmas. I've been using the Monopod already getting used to it, installed the feet on the tripod immediately, cleaned a lens or two, and bought a Bryan Peterson book (I like his style).

12-25-2014, 02:21 PM	#41
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	I had one of my best Christmases in a couple of years. My 8 year old grandson from WA and my 21 month old granddaughter (lives locally) were here and my Visa & Master Card balances are $0.00. My kind of Christmas!

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12-25-2014, 02:22 PM	#42
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by cardinal43 I had one of my best Christmases in a couple of years. My 8 year old grandson from WA and my 21 month old granddaughter (lives locally) were here and my Visa & Master Card balances are $0.00. My kind of Christmas! Outstanding! Merry Christmas!

12-25-2014, 02:56 PM	#43
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	In theory I got a new Tamron 70-200... In practice support for Pentax in NZ sucks so much, that at the last moment (22nd) I heard that Tamron factory is yet to make my lens which won't happen now until end of January! No stock in this part of the world and apparently the distributor does not know what is going on. Would have bought from USA (despite high shipping cost and Warranty return issues) except local prices were for once competitive and I wanted to support the local retailer. Anyway I had a great Christmas day with the family (and my FA 50 f1.4) - lots of fun. Merry Christmas everyone!

12-25-2014, 03:01 PM	#44
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by kiwi_jono In theory I got a new Tamron 70-200... In practice support for Pentax in NZ sucks so much, that at the last moment (22nd) I heard that Tamron factory is yet to make my lens which won't happen now until end of January! No stock in this part of the world and apparently the distributor does not know what is going on. Would have bought from USA (despite high shipping cost and Warranty return issues) except local prices were for once competitive and I wanted to support the local retailer. Anyway I had a great Christmas day with the family (and my FA 50 f1.4) - lots of fun. Merry Christmas everyone! Sorry for your troubles with the Tamron. I own that lens and its my workhorse for soccer matches. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

12-25-2014, 03:09 PM	#45
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	Nuthin. I blew the budget for this year and don't care for token stuff. Next year I'm going for the jugular, a lens in 30 to 32 mm range...