Just another bragging thread!

Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
edited August 13, 2007 in Cameras
Got my 1D MKIIn today!!!:barb

Friday the 400 f/4L DO IS and the 24-105 f/4 IS will also be mine. :clap:clap

WOW is that camera a beast! Coming from a 30D the change is not going to be intuitive.:cry I will actually have to read the manual this time.:deal:rolleyes

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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Got my 1D MKIIn today!!!wings.gif

    Friday the 400 f/4L DO IS and the 24-105 f/4 IS will also be mine. clap.gifclap

    WOW is that camera a beast! Coming from a 30D the change is not going to be intuitive.:cry I will actually have to read the manual this time.deal.gifrolleyes

    my head says good for you...........deep down inside though....PLLLLLLLLLTTTTTTT!!!!!!!:moon

    :D
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    Dave
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2007
    dude.......i just saw the price on those....I'm coming down there to dig up your money tree!!!
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • jdryan3jdryan3 Registered Users Posts: 1,353 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Friday the 400 f/4L DO IS and the 24-105 f/4 IS will also be mine.

    Congrats on the 1D MKIIn and the lenses. :cool Let us know in a couple weeks how you like them especially the 400 DO. I've always been intrigued by that lens, since it is supposedly so light. Oh, and it is a tad less expensive than the 400 f/2.8 lol3.gif
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2007
    jdryan3 wrote:
    Congrats on the 1D MKIIn and the lenses. :cool Let us know in a couple weeks how you like them especially the 400 DO. I've always been intrigued by that lens, since it is supposedly so light. Oh, and it is a tad less expensive than the 400 f/2.8 lol3.gif
    Thanks.:D

    Here is what a experienced local photog has to say about the 400 DO.

    Hopefully I will be able to pick up the navigation of the camera so I can give you a decent take on the lens....it may take awhile!rolleyes1.gif
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2007
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    dude.......i just saw the price on those....I'm coming down there to dig up your money tree!!!

    My wife is loaded! wings.giflust

    All I gotta do is......oops can't devulge that info...deal.gif
  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2007
    Congrats, Ric. It is a big camera with a lot of settings isn't it - but ya know what I found - get it outside and a subject on your sights, and you'll figure it out!!!
    ann

    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Got my 1D MKIIn today!!!wings.gif

    Friday the 400 f/4L DO IS and the 24-105 f/4 IS will also be mine. clap.gifclap

    WOW is that camera a beast! Coming from a 30D the change is not going to be intuitive.:cry I will actually have to read the manual this time.deal.gifrolleyes

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Got my 1D MKIIn today!!!wings.gif
    Congrats Ric! clap.gif Bleeding envy! rolleyes1.gif
    Now you gotta get JM's 600mm glass:-) mwink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2007
    Ann McRae wrote:
    Congrats, Ric. It is a big camera with a lot of settings isn't it - but ya know what I found - get it outside and a subject on your sights, and you'll figure it out!!!
    ann

    Thanks, Ann. :D

    It was just a shock...I knew it was bigger and the controls were different, but my mind had a different idea of what to expect. One thing that jumps out at you is how nice and big and clear the viewfinder is. My old eyes are gonna love that.
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2007
    Nikolai wrote:
    Congrats Ric! clap.gif Bleeding envy! rolleyes1.gif
    Now you gotta get JM's 600mm glass:-) mwink.gif

    Thanks, Nik. :D

    600mm........hmmm......mwink.gif
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited August 9, 2007
    Good for you, Ric. I can't wait to see the shots you get from your new equipment.

    Is the body new or used? I'd been hoping the Mark III would be my next camera, however that won't happen until they get the autofocus situation sorted out. I think you made a smart move getting the IIN.

    I know you also have the 70-300 DO, so you know something about the technology. I've been meaning to ask you about that lens, as I'd like to have a more discreet tele in my arsenal.

    Now post some pictures. deal.gif

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2007
    kdog wrote:
    Good for you, Ric. I can't wait to see the shots you get from your new equipment.

    Is the body new or used? I'd been hoping the Mark III would be my next camera, however that won't happen until they get the autofocus situation sorted out. I think you made a smart move getting the IIN.

    I know you also have the 70-300 DO, so you know something about the technology. I've been meaning to ask you about that lens, as I'd like to have a more discreet tele in my arsenal.

    Now post some pictures. deal.gif

    -joel

    Thanks, Joel. :D

    New...$3300...at Adorama (B&H was out). When I considered that I could get the cam and the 24-105 f/4L IS for the same $$$$ as the MKIII, it was a no-brainer for me.

    The 70-300 DO IS is a great lens for zoos and the like. Only complaint is that the lens will flop to full zoom if you're not careful. A lot of the negative stuff you here is nit picky bs.

    Now...I will put my 300 f/4L IS on my 30D and leave it there. I've always used it with the 1.4 TC and am looking forward to using it in it's prime state.

    Here's a quickie of my neighbor, Gordy. 50% crop...he was about a short city block away.

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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited August 9, 2007
    Not only is B&H out of them, but they don't even show it on their website any more.

    I'd forgotten you didn't have a 400mm yet. That DO ought to be able to able to handle a TC1.4x beautifully, and give even good results with a 2x I bet.

    Glad to hear you like your 70-300 DO. That would be fun to have.

    Your first picture looks good! Let's just hope Gordy doesn't see it. :giggle

    -joel
    Moderator of Landscapes forum
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2007
    kdog wrote:
    Let's just hope Gordy doesn't see it. :giggle

    Yeah! That old coger would probably want a check!rolleyes1.gif
  • Peter DumontPeter Dumont Registered Users Posts: 261 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2007
    Hi Ric !
    Congratulations with your new toys, Ric !

    It is a must to be nice to oneself, right ?clap.gif

    Bye,
    Peter Dumont
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2007
    Peter Dumont wrote:
    Congratulations with your new toys, Ric !

    It is a must to be nice to oneself, right ?clap.gif

    Bye,
    Peter Dumont

    Thanks, Peter! :D

    This is a big $tep for me...in the short time I've had to evaluate it...it feels right.mwink.gif
  • davemj98davemj98 Registered Users Posts: 225 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2007
    Envyyyyyy
    Congrats on the hot stuff. Loooking forward to seeing more posts as you work in to it.
    Regards, Dave
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2007
    davemj98 wrote:
    Congrats on the hot stuff. Looking forward to seeing more posts as you work in to it.
    Regards, Dave

    Thanks! :D

    I'm anxiously awaiting the UPS guy, right now.
  • sirsloopsirsloop Registered Users Posts: 866 Major grins
    edited August 11, 2007
    is he there yet? rolleyes1.gif
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited August 11, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Got my 1D MKIIn today!!!wings.gif

    Friday the 400 f/4L DO IS and the 24-105 f/4 IS will also be mine. clap.gifclap

    WOW is that camera a beast! Coming from a 30D the change is not going to be intuitive.:cry I will actually have to read the manual this time.deal.gifrolleyes

    You Suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! eek7.gif, erh, just kidding. Congrats! mwink.gif
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 12, 2007
    Two shots...
    ...with the new lens and cam. Both on the Mississippi in Dubuque, Ia.

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    183121737-L.jpg

    I guess I should add these were both handheld with the 1.4 tc attached. The lens is a load but manageable.
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 12, 2007
    sirsloop wrote:
    is he there yet? rolleyes1.gif

    Yep...here and gone.:D He was even a little earlier than usual 'cause he had a weekend he wanted to get started too!clap.gif
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 12, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    You Suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! eek7.gif, erh, just kidding. Congrats! mwink.gif

    :Dmwink.gifDrolleyes1.gif

    Thanks!
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 12, 2007
    eek7.gif Wow Ric this is amazing. Ansel will be very happy wings.gif
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited August 12, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    You Suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! eek7.gif, erh, just kidding. Congrats! mwink.gif
    +1 rolleyes1.gif

    Man those pictures look great. Spot-on focus and great colors.

    Cheers,
    -joel
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    Link to my Smugmug site
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 13, 2007
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    eek7.gif Wow Ric this is amazing. wings.gif

    Thank you, Awais! :D
    Ansel will be very happy

    I doubt that, particularly because these are in color...and taken with a telephoto lens! rolleyes1.gif
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 13, 2007
    kdog wrote:
    +1 rolleyes1.gif

    Man those pictures look great. Spot-on focus and great colors.

    Cheers,
    -joel

    Thanks, Joel. :D
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