The "Whoo! I just got new gear!" thread

[Bennymiata]

Picked up the new Sigma 150mm F2.8 Macro lens with OS on Saturday morning from DCW for only $30 more than it would have cost me grey market.
I think this is the first one in the country!
Haven't done much with it yet, as it's been so windy and cold, but the test shots I've done with it are razor shrp, and the boke is gorgeous and creamy.
I did night-time panorama with it, and the details are amazing.

I already have the Canon 60mm macro, and it's a great lens which I use for work all the time, but I wanted something for insects and flowers and still give me a little distance between me and the subject, as you can do a lot more with lighting and flashes.
Thought long and hard about getting the Canon 180mm macro, but not having IS or OS was a deal breaker for me and it is much more expensive than the Sigma too.

[lay-z]

This purchase was somewhat unplanned..picked them up today

[98kellrs]

Just received my Manfrotto 680B monopod today, perfect size and very study! Should also stop the wrist cramps when using the Sigma!

[macmich]

just got a message today that my new 24-70 will be here tommorow
trouble is i sent the camera to town to get the error 30 shutter prob fixed
i will be waiting a while to try
i might also order a 10-24 while i am waiting
i can only walk around the house so many times
please hurry with my camera
cheers macca

[macmich]

lens rolled up today and i tried it on my nieces 350d and i would have to say i am in love with the lens
sharp as
cannot wait to get the 50d back
i am selling the 50d and getting the 7d
i think the 7d will suit me more when i get back on my feet for sports and car racing
cheers macca

[nightbringer]

Just got my SB800 in the mail this week. I'd been waiting impatiently for it since Monday, and it turns out the idiot postman put it in the wrong letterbox >_<

I then promptly dropped more money getting some Enerloop batteries and a softbox for it.

[Bennymiata]

Since the Fuji W3 3D camera/videocorder was released a while back, I've wanted one.
However, at the $599 price tag, it's a bit rich for a toy you will only play with every now and again.

I was in Harvey Normans at Chatswood today, and saw them on sale for $198.00, and I couldn't resist!
I've only played with it so far, but it's not bad for a point and squirt, once you get the ISO below 400.

The rear screen is absolutely amazing, with full 3D viewing without glasses, and it even works with video.
Wish I had a 3D TV to watch it on.

Now to get back to playing with it!

[Mick B]

YEE - HAAAAAAAAAA ....... my 1st "L" lens .......... my lovely wife presented me with a Canon EF 70 - 300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens today. Pity it such an ordinary day here with overcast conditions and misty rain, but after a few shots it certainly shows how sharp images can be

[yummymummy]

well..... no new lenses for me, but I AM the proud owner of a new processing puter *hapy dance* and a spyder3 express!
( lens comes in a few weeks )

[smallfooties]

Just put some money on Lay by for a Nikon D700 body!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

[lay-z]

Just put some money on Lay by for a Nikon D700 body!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

You're going to love it!

[Rattus79]

well, it's not an L series lens, or a new PC, BUT

a) the price was right
b) the price was right

1x Olympus FE-26 (12 Mp P&S)

Price?? oh, that? $4.50 .... Bargain....

Yay for op shops that don't know what they have!!! :lol

[dulvariprestige]

About a month ago I got myself a sigma 70-200 OS and love, but today my family gave me a lowepro pro runner 450, what a great bag, fits all my gear with ease, makes my flipside 400 look small, the only downside.....there was no 5dMKII and 16-35 inside, maybe next year

[Scotty72]

A few days back, I got another ND8 Grad filter - my first reverse grad.

Now, all of you in Sydney know who it blame for the days and days of dark, grey skies.

[geoffsta]

WOW Just upgraded the computer to an i5 8gig ram... 7 shot panorama in CS5 in under 30 seconds

Oh and ordered a D700 today as well...

[dulvariprestige]

WOW Just upgraded the computer to an i5 8gig ram... 7 shot panorama in CS5 in under 30 seconds

Oh and ordered a D700 today as well...

Nice, this is what I need to do, did you just upgrade your old tower, or start fresh, I was just on the apple store and customized a mac pro that came in at just under 20k, oh to be stupidly wealthy

Also congrats on the new body.

[smallfooties]

Nice, this is what I need to do, did you just upgrade your old tower, or start fresh, I was just on the apple store and customized a mac pro that came in at just under 20k, oh to be stupidly wealthy

Also congrats on the new body.

Was that 20k or 2k????? If it was 20k... whoa... can you share the love if i ask really nicely??? PLEASE!!!! kekekeke....

[smallfooties]

You're going to love it!

I sure know i will love it!!!! Had a play with one at the shop and boy it is FABULOUS!!!!
I can't wait to pay it off and to finally have it in my hot stubby hands...
And i would appreciate too cos i would've paid for it with my own sweat, blood and tears...! kekeke.... can't wait can't wait!
Should be in my hands in a month... -sigh- but good things are worth the wait! Surely?

[geoffsta]

Nice, this is what I need to do, did you just upgrade your old tower, or start fresh, I was just on the apple store and customized a mac pro that came in at just under 20k, oh to be stupidly wealthy
Also congrats on the new body.

My Birthday yesterday. So on friday the two sons ordered 1x i5 CPU 1x Motherboard Ram and case. From (Won't put company name in) Sydney. Ordered Friday Night, arrived today about 4pm. All is loaded and working.

[dulvariprestige]

$20,000, I didn't push the buy button lol, I was just playing around to see how much it would cost

Thanks Geoff.