Was Santa Good To You?

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by cxdoo

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...

Oh, the 30/1.4 from Sigma, nice choice.

swamp boy · 12-25-2014, 04:01 PM

I got full set of chemicals for developing BW film, film tank, a few more rolls of film and a few recent ebay gear purchases (ME super, Super Program, SMC 50mm 1.7 lens, and Vivitar 70-210 zoom). Just have a few items left to get (thermometer, containers, stirrer) and I can start developing film. The Super Program is currently away for CLA and when it gets back I'll send the ME super off for the same.

Oh, and I'm 'upgrading' my cell phone by trading my smartphone with my son for his feature phone. Most people would probably consider this a downgrade, but I'm kinda old school in a lot of ways. I'm even thinking about getting back into vinyl music in 2015. Kinda crazy.

cxdoo · 12-25-2014, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Oh, the 30/1.4 from Sigma, nice choice.

Nah that's tad too fast and a pinch too wide.

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by cxdoo

Nah that's tad too fast and a pinch too wide.

Wow, they make a slow 32?

cxdoo · 12-25-2014, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Wow, they make a slow 32?

I won't say it, dammit!

Gotta stay focused on next year part!

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by cxdoo

I won't say it, dammit!

Gotta stay focused on next year part!

Ok, I'll stop. You know, its only 6 days til next year........

lenorehig · 12-25-2014, 06:08 PM

My husband bought me the Kool Aid and forced me to drink it. After pointing out a great deal to my daughter who wanted a dslr, my dear spouse assumed that I wanted it. Say hello to my new Nikon D-7000, kit lenses Nikkor AF 18-140 f 3.5 and NIkkor AF 55-300 f4.5! Although I have been a true Pentaxian for 35+ years, I drank. That's okay - I'll use my own money to buy my first prime and maybe a flash unit for my K-30.

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by lenorehig

My husband bought me the Kool Aid and forced me to drink it. After pointing out a great deal to my daughter who wanted a dslr, my dear spouse assumed that I wanted it. Say hello to my new Nikon D-7000, kit lenses Nikkor AF 18-140 f 3.5 and NIkkor AF 55-300 f4.5! Although I have been a true Pentaxian for 35+ years, I drank. That's okay - I'll use my own money to buy my first prime and maybe a flash unit for my K-30.

Very....nice of him. Isn't the D-7000 the K-5 equivalent?

lenorehig · 12-25-2014, 06:28 PM

I do not know anything about Nikon. Just now getting the chance to read some reviews and do some research.

Docrwm · 12-25-2014, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by lenorehig

I do not know anything about Nikon. Just now getting the chance to read some reviews and do some research.

Have fun.

magkelly · 12-26-2014, 06:41 AM

I'm having fun with my new toys, the ones I've got anyway, wink, but I think just maybe my cats are having even more with theirs. I just broke out the bag of catnip and toys that I had for them. Lily is up in her bed on the file cabinet licking and biting and guarding hers and Loki is either running all over the house with his in his mouth or rolling and roughhousing on the floor biting it. Methinks maybe this catnip is the strong stuff! LOL

cats_five · 12-26-2014, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Share with us all the amazing photographic goodies Santa left you.... that is with your name on them mind.

Santa is always good to me since I have to buy my own Crimbo pressies. Most years they are not photographic but this year I got a DA* 60-250.

Docrwm · 12-26-2014, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by cats_five

Santa is always good to me since I have to buy my own Crimbo pressies. Most years they are not photographic but this year I got a DA* 60-250.

Congratulations. You must have been very good indeed! Happy Boxing Day.

gmanfiggy · 12-26-2014, 05:31 PM

I got a black Pentax Q with Prime lens. I'm already loving it.

Docrwm · 12-26-2014, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by gmanfiggy

I got a black Pentax Q with Prime lens. I'm already loving it.

Congratulations that was my first combo as well. The 01 is sometimes hard to find but its a real gem IMHO. I had my Q out tonight attached to my Celestron telescope (functionally in the 6k mm range) and had forgotten what a blast it can be on Super Long-Telephoto.

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12-25-2014, 03:39 PM	#46
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by cxdoo 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... Oh, the 30/1.4 from Sigma, nice choice.

12-25-2014, 04:01 PM	#47
swamp boy Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 42	I got full set of chemicals for developing BW film, film tank, a few more rolls of film and a few recent ebay gear purchases (ME super, Super Program, SMC 50mm 1.7 lens, and Vivitar 70-210 zoom). Just have a few items left to get (thermometer, containers, stirrer) and I can start developing film. The Super Program is currently away for CLA and when it gets back I'll send the ME super off for the same. Oh, and I'm 'upgrading' my cell phone by trading my smartphone with my son for his feature phone. Most people would probably consider this a downgrade, but I'm kinda old school in a lot of ways. I'm even thinking about getting back into vinyl music in 2015. Kinda crazy.

12-25-2014, 04:02 PM	#48
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by Docrwm Oh, the 30/1.4 from Sigma, nice choice. Nah that's tad too fast and a pinch too wide.

12-25-2014, 04:05 PM	#49
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by cxdoo Nah that's tad too fast and a pinch too wide. Wow, they make a slow 32?

12-25-2014, 04:50 PM	#50
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by Docrwm Wow, they make a slow 32? I won't say it, dammit! Gotta stay focused on next year part!

12-25-2014, 05:08 PM	#51
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by cxdoo I won't say it, dammit! Gotta stay focused on next year part! Ok, I'll stop. You know, its only 6 days til next year........

12-25-2014, 06:08 PM	#52
lenorehig Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 27	My husband bought me the Kool Aid and forced me to drink it. After pointing out a great deal to my daughter who wanted a dslr, my dear spouse assumed that I wanted it. Say hello to my new Nikon D-7000, kit lenses Nikkor AF 18-140 f 3.5 and NIkkor AF 55-300 f4.5! Although I have been a true Pentaxian for 35+ years, I drank. That's okay - I'll use my own money to buy my first prime and maybe a flash unit for my K-30.

12-25-2014, 06:19 PM	#53
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by lenorehig My husband bought me the Kool Aid and forced me to drink it. After pointing out a great deal to my daughter who wanted a dslr, my dear spouse assumed that I wanted it. Say hello to my new Nikon D-7000, kit lenses Nikkor AF 18-140 f 3.5 and NIkkor AF 55-300 f4.5! Although I have been a true Pentaxian for 35+ years, I drank. That's okay - I'll use my own money to buy my first prime and maybe a flash unit for my K-30. Very....nice of him. Isn't the D-7000 the K-5 equivalent?

12-25-2014, 06:28 PM	#54
lenorehig Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 27	I do not know anything about Nikon. Just now getting the chance to read some reviews and do some research.

12-25-2014, 06:37 PM	#55
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by lenorehig I do not know anything about Nikon. Just now getting the chance to read some reviews and do some research. Have fun.

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12-26-2014, 06:41 AM	#56
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I'm having fun with my new toys, the ones I've got anyway, wink, but I think just maybe my cats are having even more with theirs. I just broke out the bag of catnip and toys that I had for them. Lily is up in her bed on the file cabinet licking and biting and guarding hers and Loki is either running all over the house with his in his mouth or rolling and roughhousing on the floor biting it. Methinks maybe this catnip is the strong stuff! LOL

12-26-2014, 11:49 AM	#57
cats_five Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 835	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Share with us all the amazing photographic goodies Santa left you.... that is with your name on them mind. Santa is always good to me since I have to buy my own Crimbo pressies. Most years they are not photographic but this year I got a DA* 60-250.

12-26-2014, 11:55 AM	#58
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by cats_five Santa is always good to me since I have to buy my own Crimbo pressies. Most years they are not photographic but this year I got a DA* 60-250. Congratulations. You must have been very good indeed! Happy Boxing Day.

12-26-2014, 05:31 PM	#59
gmanfiggy New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 6	I got a black Pentax Q with Prime lens. I'm already loving it.

12-26-2014, 06:30 PM	#60
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by gmanfiggy I got a black Pentax Q with Prime lens. I'm already loving it. Congratulations that was my first combo as well. The 01 is sometimes hard to find but its a real gem IMHO. I had my Q out tonight attached to my Celestron telescope (functionally in the 6k mm range) and had forgotten what a blast it can be on Super Long-Telephoto.