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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 30, 2012, 06:52:42 AM »

If you were/are in Mysore and clicking, we demand proof...
Enjoy! It is a great camera.
In case you are wondering who "we" includes, it is none of the quoted - it is I, me and myself

Attached!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 28, 2012, 12:31:49 PM »

Wow! It's now official!  Enjoy with your camera. Did she find out about the charged battery? I guess not 

It is awesome, especially paired with my 70-200 IS II...  Nope, she had no idea, but i think she charged it too, as it was not put in the box as i had put it! all is good!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 26, 2012, 09:15:53 AM »

Got it on Christmas morning... Now in Mysore, India putting it it through its paces! Just awesome! thanks and have a great 2013 all!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 23, 2012, 12:08:42 PM »

Thanks all! I will keep you posted!

Merry Christmas from India! And have a great new year!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 23, 2012, 12:04:21 PM »

Don't know what I did to deserve my wife but I would so do it again and again (and again)! I hope you have as much fun with yours as I have had with mine. 

I assume you mean the 5D! 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 19, 2012, 11:24:09 PM »

This is the absolutely BEST and MOST HILARIOUS post I've ever read on one of the photog fora...Merry Christmas, adhocphotographer...well as I said in the days before the 5D3s official announcement: "there is joy in the waiting..."  And be aware: The 5D3 is an awesome camera! Bought one in August, payed the premium but it was worth every swiss franc! Took some 2.4k photos to date.

Thanks...  i had to share and I'm glad it spread some cheer! I'm loving all the possible fun i could have with this, but knowing my wife, i don't think she wants me to find it...  so all i've done is charge the battery and place it back in the box (good advice chaps)!!!  5 days...... 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 19, 2012, 11:18:56 PM »

How do you know it's for you? Just saying ;-)

WHYYYYY would you say that! :O

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 19, 2012, 07:41:19 AM »

Good thing she doesn't read this forum and this specific thread.  Pull out the battery and charge it up, she'll never know.

good plan... on it!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 19, 2012, 06:39:51 AM »

-> carefully open the box
-> take out the original camera

-> buy a disposable camera, and label it "5DMkIII" with a black marker
-> put it into the box and seal

now, when it comes to unwrapping, quickly(!) pull out the 5D to frame the expression of her face.
Great photography is all about being well prepared 

hahahaha - great idea... though, i think i will just suck it up and wait.. 

have a good Christmas everyone! I kinda know I'm going too!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / I feel like a kid again....

« on: December 19, 2012, 02:20:04 AM »

As one grows up, the excitement of Christmas diminishes... you know what your getting (socks) and it's focus drifts away from the presents and more towards spending time with your family and friends...

But this year...  this year....  i can not wait for Christmas morning!!!!!  I feel like a 10 year old kid eagerly anticipating the nintendo shaped box under the tree... Why am i so excited this year?...  well let me tell you! While finding a hiding spot for my wifes present at home (macbook air), i was rummaging at the back of the guest room closet to see if there was space there, i found a 5d mkiii kit!!!! soooo....  it is there, 15ft from where i sleep....  and i can't touch it until the morning of the 25th! Hence the excitement... I just hope she charges the battery for me!

Anyway, this has no real relevance to anyone, but since i don't have many photo-buddies (recently moved to india) here so i needed to share...  now i need to act all nonchalant so my wife doesn't find out...

I hope you all have a great Christmas season and a happy new year... 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Using 1DX in very low temperatures

« on: December 12, 2012, 06:02:15 AM »

I've used my 450D with kit lens at -20 ish, with kit lens, for hours, going in and out of shops/coffee houses in Montreal...  it is still working 2 years later...  It will be fine!

There was an issue now i think about it... at the end of the day 9after walking around all day) the wheel stopped working...  but it was fine again the next day...

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Lenses / Re: Best lenses for canon 5D mark iii or 6D

« on: December 06, 2012, 11:38:37 PM »

OK...  i'm going for this....  (all from B&H)

5D mk iii
24-105 - Kit lens (walkaround lens)
17-40L - Landscape
Sigma 35 1.4
50 1.4 - a couple of fast primes
70-200 f/2.8 IS II - Portrait
32gb ScanDisk 600x CF

and 150$ change.... for other bits and bobs (spare battery etc)

I like versatility, I would be happy with that kit...  just another option!

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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!

« on: December 06, 2012, 11:06:22 PM »

I'm throwing my cap in the ring!

Thanks CR guy for sorting this for us! Free stuff is always good!

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Canon General / Re: Travel to Thailand/Laos should I bring my 5d mkiii?

« on: November 30, 2012, 05:44:20 AM »

i wouldn't go with out it buddy! That's what we have cameras for...  Just be smart with it...  tuck it away when not in use (have a discrete bag)...  keep you hands on your equipment in crowds...  don't go down dark alleys alone...  the usual travel smart advice!

24-105 + either a tele or wide-angle, depending on your style! Or all three!

Go, take great photos, but don't forget to just relax and have fun! Enjoy!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 6D now shipping via DigitalRev (Hong Kong)

« on: November 28, 2012, 01:08:07 AM »

Not going to buy on release, but am interested in a review...  bring it!