*OFFICIAL* general photography conversation thread

M_Six · 08-24-2012, 04:24 PM

Can I rant a bit here? I have *the* worst luck when it comes to buying stuff. The price on the 7D jumped way up just as I was ready to buy one, but I bit the bullet and bought it anyway. And then yesterday I bought the Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6L through Amazon for $1399 (because we have Prime and I get $3.99 overnight shipping.) I got the lens about an hour ago. And just now I get an email notice from Canon Price Watch telling me Adorama just reduced the price on this lens to $1259. I just spoke with an Adorama rep yesterday who told me they couldn't discount the lens beyond the current rebate price of $1399. So much for that.

Amazon said I could send it back and order from Adorama, but I want the lens for an airshow tomorrow, so I'll just keep it and avoid the hassle. But I'll be damned if this doesn't always happen to me. This is the big reason I don't dabble in the stock market.

dcstep · 08-24-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Can I rant a bit here? I have *the* worst luck when it comes to buying stuff. The price on the 7D jumped way up just as I was ready to buy one, but I bit the bullet and bought it anyway. And then yesterday I bought the Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6L through Amazon for $1399 (because we have Prime and I get $3.99 overnight shipping.) I got the lens about an hour ago. And just now I get an email notice from Canon Price Watch telling me Adorama just reduced the price on this lens to $1259. I just spoke with an Adorama rep yesterday who told me they couldn't discount the lens beyond the current rebate price of $1399. So much for that.

Amazon said I could send it back and order from Adorama, but I want the lens for an airshow tomorrow, so I'll just keep it and avoid the hassle. But I'll be damned if this doesn't always happen to me. This is the big reason I don't dabble in the stock market.

Yes, if you go into the stock market, DON'T try to market time. You'll lose your ass.

To make you feel better, I paid $1,800 for 7D (early adopter) and don't regret a dollar of the investment. I'll probably jump on the 7D MkII as soon as it's an option.

Dave

Chewy734 · 08-24-2012, 06:18 PM

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Might as well be a medium format at that price and MPx rating. I'd be bold enough to say it would be $8500

No way will it cost more than a 1D-series camera. If they want to compete with Nikon's D800, they'll have to make it cheaper than the 5D3, but I don't see it happening.

dcstep · 08-24-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

No way will it cost more than a 1D-series camera. If they want to compete with Nikon's D800, they'll have to make it cheaper than the 5D3, but I don't see it happening.

I don't think they'll need to lower the price IF they beat the D800's resolution. That would be the key for a studio pro. The top guys will still use 80MP backs and $50,000 rigs, but this'll aim at the entry level studio photog that can't afford the big rig yet.

Dave

gary88 · 08-26-2012, 02:24 PM

Domain name and hosting purchased, beginning work on website today

MaximusJ · 08-26-2012, 05:43 PM

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Domain name and hosting purchased, beginning work on website today

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Hard work, but you will be happy once its done

Chewy734 · 08-26-2012, 07:40 PM

Nice... looking forward to seeing it, Gary.

UdubBadger · 08-26-2012, 07:49 PM

Where you building from Gar?

M_Six · 08-26-2012, 08:54 PM

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Domain name and hosting purchased, beginning work on website today

Nice. Just make sure it's easy to upload pics or you'll find yourself not keeping it up. (I know this from personal experience

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gary88 · 08-26-2012, 10:47 PM

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Where you building from Gar?

Just getting started with wordpress, looking into different themes now.

Tried setting up everything using FTP and messing with code at first, then after being slightly frustrated over nothing working I realized I could have it done in 30 seconds via Fantastico Deluxe in cPanel

Getting flashbacks from my sophomore year web design class now

UdubBadger · 08-26-2012, 11:44 PM

Try Squarespace - made specifically for Photo/Designer types.

Weebl · 08-28-2012, 01:14 AM

Officially eating Top Ramen till January. Awaiting the Brown truck on Friday.

M_Six · 08-28-2012, 08:25 AM

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Officially eating Top Ramen till January. Awaiting the Brown truck on Friday.

So what will brown do for you? 70-300?

Chewy734 · 08-28-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

Officially eating Top Ramen till January. Awaiting the Brown truck on Friday.

What did you buy Kevin?

Weebl · 08-28-2012, 08:30 AM

7d and 135/2 ie. bokehlicious effin sharp

Chewy734 · 08-28-2012, 08:34 AM

awesome! The 135mm f/2L is one of my favorite lenses.

Chewy734 · 08-28-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

So what will brown do for you? 70-300?

Being a brown person, I'm offended by that question.

Weebl · 08-28-2012, 08:38 AM

Yes Chewy, what will you do for me? Possibly change your sig (photography equipment)
Joking around at work yesterday letting the newbs to the job know that they were sitting at the minority table. Got some strange looks for that one.
Need to prepare for SF Fleet week and get to buy goodies for the airshow.

Chewy734 · 08-28-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

Yes Chewy, what will you do for me? Possibly change your sig (photography equipment)
Joking around at work yesterday letting the newbs to the job know that they were sitting at the minority table. Got some strange looks for that one.
Need to prepare for SF Fleet week and get to buy goodies for the airshow.

Just buy my 20D and it'll come off my sig.

Aren't you up a little early in SF this morning?

Weebl · 08-28-2012, 08:51 AM

Life of an electrician, 7am start but off by 3:30

Chewy734 · 08-28-2012, 08:55 AM

ahh, that's cool. I didn't know you were an electrician.

Chewy734 · 08-28-2012, 09:15 AM

Changing topics a bit... how the hell do I find the contact info for a band's manager or tour manager?

Google has been failing me so far.

08-24-2012, 04:24 PM	#3741
M_Six Free Thinker 19771 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Can I rant a bit here? I have the worst luck when it comes to buying stuff. The price on the 7D jumped way up just as I was ready to buy one, but I bit the bullet and bought it anyway. And then yesterday I bought the Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6L through Amazon for $1399 (because we have Prime and I get $3.99 overnight shipping.) I got the lens about an hour ago. And just now I get an email notice from Canon Price Watch telling me Adorama just reduced the price on this lens to $1259. I just spoke with an Adorama rep yesterday who told me they couldn't discount the lens beyond the current rebate price of $1399. So much for that. Amazon said I could send it back and order from Adorama, but I want the lens for an airshow tomorrow, so I'll just keep it and avoid the hassle. But I'll be damned if this doesn't always happen to me. This is the big reason I don't dabble in the stock market. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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08-26-2012, 02:24 PM	#3745
gary88 Ikea enthusiast 344 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [7.96]	Domain name and hosting purchased, beginning work on website today __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
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08-26-2012, 07:40 PM	#3747
Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Nice... looking forward to seeing it, Gary. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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08-26-2012, 07:49 PM	#3748
UdubBadger Banned 663 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	Where you building from Gar?
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08-26-2012, 11:44 PM	#3751
UdubBadger Banned 663 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	Try Squarespace - made specifically for Photo/Designer types.
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08-28-2012, 01:14 AM	#3752
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Officially eating Top Ramen till January. Awaiting the Brown truck on Friday. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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08-28-2012, 08:30 AM	#3755
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	7d and 135/2 ie. bokehlicious effin sharp __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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08-28-2012, 08:34 AM	#3756
Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	awesome! The 135mm f/2L is one of my favorite lenses. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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08-28-2012, 08:38 AM	#3758
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Yes Chewy, what will you do for me? Possibly change your sig (photography equipment) Joking around at work yesterday letting the newbs to the job know that they were sitting at the minority table. Got some strange looks for that one. Need to prepare for SF Fleet week and get to buy goodies for the airshow. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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08-28-2012, 08:51 AM	#3760
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Life of an electrician, 7am start but off by 3:30 __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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08-28-2012, 08:55 AM	#3761
Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	ahh, that's cool. I didn't know you were an electrician. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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08-28-2012, 09:15 AM	#3762
Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Changing topics a bit... how the hell do I find the contact info for a band's manager or tour manager? Google has been failing me so far. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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