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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/04/2007 01:40:25 PM · #1

Hi all,

Sorry...this isn't about a camera's Av mode. ;-)

As the first step of my new September DPC "makeover", I have had my username changed from "lesgainous" to

AperturePriority.

The next step in my self-proclaimed makeover is to order my the new Canon 40D body and a couple of IS lenses. Seeing that the U.S. market is up today, my limit-order trade executed this morning, so I'll be placing the order in the next couple of days--unless I find a decent price locally (southern California). My first stop will be to check out my local Samy's Camera store.

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_eug

Nikon D50

09/04/2007 01:50:27 PM · #2

Does that mean that your sig is going to contain EXIF data from now on?

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/04/2007 02:12:29 PM · #3

Originally posted by _eug:

Does that mean that your sig is going to contain EXIF data from now on?

he-he. :-) I don't know about the sig EXIF, but the Pentax logo in my sig will be retired.

Telehubbie

Canon EOS-40D

09/04/2007 02:22:02 PM · #4

Samy's is good with *online* prices, comparible to B+H. But don't expect to walk in and get the web price though. At my local store, some salespeople seem to mark up quite a bit in-store (for commission, etc) and almost laugh at you when you tell them "but the price on your website is..." They are very quick to make a sale, not very helpful, and usually mark up quite a bit. On the other hand, some others are very helpful, who take their time helping you, and I've found these are the salespeople who don't mark-up the prices too high. But to be safe, order online if you can.

Good luck on your makeover.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/05/2007 02:12:30 AM · #5

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

Samy's is good with *online* prices, comparible to B+H. But don't expect to walk in and get the web price though...

That's right. Their online store and their brick-n-mortar stores are two totally different organizations. You can't take a camera to a store if you bought it online (at least not for free service).

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

Good luck on your makeover.

Thanks...I hope to buy the new 40D this weekend!

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

09/05/2007 02:41:47 AM · #6

Les, I warned you that the witness protection program is useless if you announce your new identity to the world!

One more thing: there is NO "v" in Aperture Priority. One of those things that make ya go "huh?" (or "WTF?" as the case may be). ...for that matter there is no "T" OR "v" in shutter priority. Me thinks Photography is unnecessarily technical.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/05/2007 02:44:55 AM · #7

Wha?