Saturday Afternoon

John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
edited November 30, 2004 in People
Hi all,
Have a story to tell you.
I went to a camera swap meet Saturday,what a wierd day it was.
I went looking for light stands and maybe some flashes.
No dealer had any,so I strolled over to a guy I have dealt with before.
Lots of Canon lenses and a few new and used cams.
My eye had spotted a beauty. A brand new 1D MKll.How I have wanted one.
I ask the price and said may I fondle it.Big mistake!
We had a chat about other things and I walked away.I returned later and ask,what kind of trade would he be willing to do for a 20D,grip,2 batteries and the kit lens.Not what I thought,but not bad.He asked if I had the box etc.I told him it was at my GF house.More chit chat and walked away.I had my GF with me and back to her house we went.I thought what the**** and located the box.Back to the meet we went.3:15pm and they closed @ 4:00
Yes I did it.
I had a 50th birthday party of a close friend that I have known since the 4th graded to be at 7:30.
I was asked by his wife to take pictures,oh no I just switched cams and only a couple of hours to read manual charge batteries.I thought maybe Ill just use my F717.
Hope I didnt bore you :1drink
Anyway, here are a few shots I got with a 50mm f1.8 hand held.ISO between 800-1000

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Comments

  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2004
    It looks like you had a lot of fun. I am glad you got the camera you wanted.

    you did a good job with short notice.

    ginger
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • marygracemarygrace Registered Users Posts: 73 Big grins
    edited November 29, 2004
    Great shots! Crunch? Local band? Looks like you guys rocked hard. Sweet!
    marygrace
    my photos go here

    D200
    D70
    18-70/3.5
    85/1.8
    50/1.8
    lens baby 2.0
  • Thiago SigristThiago Sigrist Registered Users Posts: 336 Major grins
    edited November 30, 2004
    VERY cool, John!
    I remember your nice stuff from STF! How cool to find you round here too!

    I really liked the shots, since I dig concert photography quite a bit.

    Also, I'm pretty glad you got the 1D-II, it's one excellent, fast, bulky cam!

    Take care!

    -- thiago
  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited November 30, 2004
    Thanks all.

    Yes,us old farts ROCK mwink.gif
    Welcome to the forum thiago.
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