1st Post - Broke down and joined the ranks

jaydougjaydoug Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
edited December 16, 2006 in Cameras
Canon CAUV77Q 77mm Haze UV-1 Glass Filter (L-39 Sharp Cut)
Canon CA247028LEF Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Autofocus Lens
Canon CA580EX 580EX Flash
Sandisk SAE3CF2GB 2GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card
Canon CABGE2 BG-E2 Vertical Grip/Battery Holder
Canon CAE30D EOS 30D Digital Camera (Camera Body)

Just now getting into photography.. We have a 4month little girl and my wife takes a gazillion pictures..

Is that lens to much of any overkill (too late.. cause it's already been shipped) ?? :D
Canon 30D
24-70mm L

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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited December 9, 2006
    Welcome to D/grin...that lens is a nice choice thumb.gifNothing is overkill with lenses.
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited December 9, 2006
    thumb.gif Good gear!
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  • jaydougjaydoug Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited December 9, 2006
    thanks.. I can't wait til it gets here :)
    Canon 30D
    24-70mm L
  • moose135moose135 Registered Users Posts: 1,420 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    That sounds like a nice set up there - I got my 30D about two weeks ago (upgrade from a 300D) and you won't be disappointed!

    And congrats on the little one!
    The Moose is Loose!
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  • limbiklimbik Registered Users Posts: 379 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Wow, yes congrats on all fronts! You certanly have a lot to look forward too and you ought to have some great photos to look back on as a result. thumb.gif
  • TommyboyTommyboy Registered Users Posts: 590 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Wow JayDoug,

    You know how to start off with a bang. Great choice in camera, lens, and flash. I'm sure you will take lots of pictures of your little girl. I hope you'll post some here for us to see. Lots of advice here on how to improve your photography, too.

    Best of luck, congratulations, and send photos!
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  • jaydougjaydoug Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Thanks for the support :) The guys at BHphotovideo.com just called me today to let me know my stuff will ship in the morning. The only crappy thing is that I have to go to Georgia Tuesday night but I'll be back Wednesday around lunch..
    Canon 30D
    24-70mm L
  • XHawkeyeXHawkeye Registered Users Posts: 56 Big grins
    edited December 11, 2006
    Don't see anything wrong with your list other then to say you'll be happy camper. Hope there is money left over to buy some hard drives & another cf card.

    Visited friends today here are the results when using a 30D, 24-70 & 580 as a p&s. Bounce flash with the little white card pulled out.

    116095401-M.jpg
    Av
    1/13
    f2.8
    iso 400
    24mm

    116095454-M.jpg
    M
    1/60
    f2.8
    iso 400
    62mm
    I Shoot Canons
  • jaydougjaydoug Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited December 11, 2006
    I bought 2 2 gig flash cards.. I also have 2 1TB Lacie Drives for pictures
    Canon 30D
    24-70mm L
  • DigiGrinDigiGrin Registered Users Posts: 42 Big grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Welcome Jay !!!

    I'm a noobie as well .. I couldnt resist signing up as soon as I found this place ...
    Watch out for Ziggy tho .. he's a walking wealth of knowledge .. The cat simply
    knows his stuff .. period! There's alotta great folks here that are in *tune* with the digital world ..
    quite some talent .. I assure you .. you'll learn a bunch also .. :D

    Tomi
  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    DigiGrin wrote:
    Welcome Jay !!!

    I'm a noobie as well .. I couldnt resist signing up as soon as I found this place ...
    Watch out for Ziggy tho .. he's a walking wealth of knowledge .. The cat simply
    knows his stuff .. period! There's alotta great folks here that are in *tune* with the digital world ..
    quite some talent .. I assure you .. you'll learn a bunch also .. :D

    Tomi
    Welcome - you're going to love your equipment (the lens is not overkill, lenses live forever!). Really looking forward to seeing the pictures.

    I agree, Ziggy is one of many very knowledgeable individuals on DGrin (apologies to those who are not named below, I had to stop somewhere)...

    Ziggy,
    Andy,
    Pathfinder,
    DoctorIt,
    HarryB,
    Shay Stephens,
    ...
    ...
    ...

    And, the best part? They are all friendly (like everyone else here) and want to help, they all want to help (again, like everyone else here)!

    Hmmm, I think I see a pattern here somewhere!
    Scott
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  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Welcome! clap.gif
    Jen

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  • jaydougjaydoug Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited December 14, 2006
    Wow, just received it a few minutes ago.. Someone should of warned me.. it's like a REAL camera :)

    hahaha..

    Does this thing take out the trash and do yard work? :P
    Canon 30D
    24-70mm L
  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2006
    jaydoug wrote:
    it's like a REAL camera
    lol3.gif
    Ivar
    www.ivarborst.nl & smugmug
  • jaydougjaydoug Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited December 14, 2006
    I had it shipped to my office.. it's like christmas in here


    I got extra batteries.. battery grips.. lens clothes... flying all over the place
    Canon 30D
    24-70mm L
  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2006
    rolleyes1.gif
    Chris
    http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
  • MilanMilan Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2006
    jaydoug wrote:
    I had it shipped to my office.. it's like christmas in here


    I got extra batteries.. battery grips.. lens clothes... flying all over the place

    Welcome Jay and enjoy your new stuff.clap.gif
    Milan
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    twitter: @milanovec
  • DigiGrinDigiGrin Registered Users Posts: 42 Big grins
    edited December 16, 2006
    jaydoug wrote:
    .. lens clothes...
    Lens Clothes? Hmm, so thats whats been scarin off all my models ..
    My lenses have been nakie alllll this time.. rolleyes1.gif

    hahaha .. yep .. it's a real camera .. and we hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season.
    Post up the first few exposures .. and make sure those lenses are *decent* as well .. ;)

    Tomi
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