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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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Anyone get any photo toys from Santa?

I got a Pentax SMCP-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5. I've only taken a few pictures with it so far but its a pretty nice carry lens. Very small and lightweight for its range. Hope santa was good to everyone else!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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My father got a Panasonic DMC-FZ30K, seems to be not so bad thus far
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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I don't have it in my possesion yet but I'm getting a Canon 50mm f/1.8 I can't wait to get it and take some photos..
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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the FZ30 is a nice camera... the big brother to my fz5

and the canon 50/1.8 is an absolute steal! what a great lens and also very inexpensive!

my FZ5 was a present to myself... as was the MINI... boy I've been good to myself this year
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hyobum
I don't have it in my possesion yet but I'm getting a Canon 50mm f/1.8 I can't wait to get it and take some photos..
Hooray for bokeh! I'm hoping to get my hands on the pentax equivalent soon.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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One of my Santas gave me a Pentax Optio S6 ultra compact, with 6.0 megapixels. I'm a total amateur and proud of it, but I love to have a teeny, tiny digicam! This one fits into an Altoid tin!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by hyobum
I don't have it in my possesion yet but I'm getting a Canon 50mm f/1.8 I can't wait to get it and take some photos..
That's a cool lense. I have the 50 mm f/1.4 (similar lens) and it takes awesome low light shots. I've gotten pictures with it that I didn't think were possible.

My camera goody this Christmas was the Canon 15 mm Fish-Eye lens. Can't wait for a clear sunny day to get some fisheye Mini photos.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIclo
One of my Santas gave me a Pentax Optio S6 ultra compact, with 6.0 megapixels. I'm a total amateur and proud of it, but I love to have a teeny, tiny digicam! This one fits into an Altoid tin!
that's a great camera clo! it's one of my favorite small cameras by far... the high resolution view screen on the back is beautiful! I'm half tempted to get one or something like it just to keep in the car for the impromptu shots that may pop up. they're so easy to use!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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That lil Pentax has a great LCD. Enjoy it.


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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hoopi
My camera goody this Christmas was the Canon 15 mm Fish-Eye lens. Can't wait for a clear sunny day to get some fisheye Mini photos.
Oooh, I can't wait to see those!
I have a 10.5mm DX for my Nikon.

Camera goodies for Christmas?
I received an Alien Bees set.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by blacknblue
Oooh, I can't wait to see those!
I have a 10.5mm DX for my Nikon.

Camera goodies for Christmas?
I received an Alien Bees set.
Congrats! Which Bees did you get? I have two B800s and I love them.

Mark
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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Congrats! Which Bees did you get? I have two B800s and I love them.
Mark, I only got a B400. So now I'm going to invest in the B800 set. I've only had it a few days so I'm just experimenting with family pics.

BTW, thanks for the referral to Automotivephoto site. I've registered and it looks to be very informative.
 
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