Mmmmm lots of 30D goodness ... *drools*

[hart]

I'm in heaven.

Picked up my 30D late yesterday afternoon and I've done nothing but stare at it since (ok, I lie, I did help cook dinner and didn't open the box until after we'd eaten, I had to improve the WAF somehow).

It is a thing of beauty.

Apart from a brief scare with Err99 which was resolved by cleaning the contacts on my lens & the camera (thank's to Richard's Notes), everything is wonderful.

I'm simply amazed at the quality of images I'm able to generate without even trying hard - a reward for my week's worth of concentrated practice with my film 500N I guess

The 580ex is also a thing of joy - I'm looking forward to learning how to use it properly -but in "paparazzi mode", it scared the living daylights out of my wife

*sighs contentedly*

None of the lenses I wanted (EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM and EF 50mm f/1.4 USM) weren't in stock, nor was the tripod or backpack - hopefully they'll be in early next week - meanwhile I'll be slumming it with the horribly slow EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 and 75-300 f/4-5.6 lenses from my old 500N.

Such a great time to own a new camera in Adelaide - we've got the Adelaide Film Festival (presented by my wonderful employer and a host of other worthy organisations), the Adelaide Fringe, the 500 and womadelaide, to name just a few key events this month and next!

Well, back to getting my website working so I can publish some of this stuff

Cheers

Leigh

[hart]

Apart from a brief scare with Err99 which was resolved by cleaning the contacts on my lens & the camera (thank's to Richard's Notes), everything is wonderful.

Looks like it doesn't like my old lens very much (Err99 is back).

The 75-300mm is perfect, works every time.

The 28-80mm is fine in all modes except when I have the flash on (or if I'm in M, then I get Err99). Will see what the folks at the shop can do for me - other than that, I may have to go elsewhere to find someone who has a lens in stock).

Cheers

Leigh

[fozzie]

Leigh - congratulations on your new acquisitions. I see that your are burning the midnight oil. Can't put the new camera down hey

Internode customer here.

I am heading off to the Clipsal 500 next Saturday morning at about 9:30am (General Admission) and will be purchasing at the track a rear Pit Pass, so may see you there.

fozzie

[adame]

Ill be at the clipsal all 4 days, and im pretty sure Bigv will be there thursday and one of the days on the weekend

[Big V]

Leigh, the 17-40mm is an awesome lens, are you going through photographic wholesalers?

[foonji]

Leigh, the 17-40mm is an awesome lens, are you going through photographic wholesalers?

they are good guys there
got my 30d from them, they do wikid prices.

[hart]

Leigh, the 17-40mm is an awesome lens, are you going through photographic wholesalers?

I wasn't, but ended up there at lunchtime today because I was unhappy with the results from using my old lenses - no substitute for good glass!

I ended up walking out with far too much (broke the news to the wife over the phone just in case - was a good idea it turned out - if you don't hear from me for a while, check the 'tiser obits).

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM
Manfreddy 055ProB & 808RC4
Hoya pro1 UV(0) filter
Lowepro Toploader 70 AW with an LC3 for the zoom.

Took it along to a 40th birthday lunch today, results here.

Cheers

Leigh

[Tim]

Heya Leigh, Tim from work here (yes I am stalking you )..

I thought you were waiting till mid March before you bought? Couldnt resist eh?
Nice work on the purchases though, wish I had more money to throw at this... oh well, I should hopefully have my D40 soon

[hart]

Heya Leigh, Tim from work here (yes I am stalking you )..

Lol More Nodians getting into togging!

I thought you were waiting till mid March before you bought?

I was waiting for the announcements from Canon - I thought they happened at PMA in March, Christmas came early

[Tim]

Lol More Nodians getting into togging!

[michael_]

you work at internode Hart?

[hart]

you work at internode Hart?

I do!

[michael_]

hmm

you know kingsley? what department, your nick sounds familiar.

[hart]

I work in network operatiosn, my nick is my surname.

... and yes, I know Kingsley quite well - this may help you identify with my nick better

[michael_]

you would know slaine too then

this is michael old nick keyser from AOCAB if you remember it

[hart]

lol! Yes, I've drunk matt under the table once or twice

[michael_]

[hart]

lol! Yes, I've drunk matt under the table once or twice

x

[Tim]

ahaha... he would kill you if he knew you posted that photo..

/pats slaineypoos

[michael_]

hahah how recent was that? i see he still has his long hair on his face