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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/07/2005 03:48:47 PM · #1

Getting my Nikon D70s tomorrow... but not able to have it until Christmas... Knowing its within my reach... but not being able to touch it!!! Umm how many days until Christmas?? Laughs..

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

11/07/2005 03:51:00 PM · #2

Maybe you can while away the days reading the (downloadable) manual ... : )

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

11/07/2005 03:53:08 PM · #3

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Maybe you can while away the days reading the (downloadable) manual ... : )

That sounds like the perfect piece of advice!!!! ;) thanks off to search for it.

nsbca7

11/07/2005 04:02:52 PM · #4

Thought this was gonna be a Bush +/- rant thread.

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II

11/07/2005 04:11:06 PM · #5

Oh no!!! How come you can't get it until Christmas? On order?

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

11/07/2005 04:12:26 PM · #6

Apparently there's some cruel force running rampant in your home!

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

11/07/2005 04:13:03 PM · #7

Originally posted by colyla:

Oh no!!! How come you can't get it until Christmas? On order?

Probably a Christmas present :)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

11/07/2005 04:32:39 PM · #8

Originally posted by Konador:

Originally posted by colyla:
Oh no!!! How come you can't get it until Christmas? On order?

Probably a Christmas present :)

It is indeed a Christmas present.. I cant wait to join y'all in the magical world of DSLR's... Twirls~~~ a happy appreciative spoiled young woman who counts her blessings each day.. (k well I like to think of myself as young) ;) giggles.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

11/07/2005 04:33:54 PM · #9

Open the present carefully, replace the camera with a brick, then carefully re-wrap the present. Now, go out and play, but don't scratch the camera. Then, a day or two before Christmas, you do the same thing in reverse. Piece o' cake. :)

Another option would be to leave the brick in the box, then act real surprised when you open it on Christmas morning. That way you might get a second camera that you can use as a backup. :)

pawdrix

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

11/07/2005 04:36:05 PM · #10

Puh-leeeeze.

Won't the gifter cut you some slack on this one?

Torture is right but ain't that what Christmas is all about?

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS

11/07/2005 04:43:41 PM · #11

Laughing my butt off here.. I LIKE the way you think Mick.. however I did that one year.. opened all my presents (to peek) and it was the worst christmas ever... so ... I can be patient, I have the skills to wait for good things to come to me.. ~cheshire cat grins~ The brick thing tho.. thats tempting I must admit..cuz I know the box wont be opened till its given to me.. LOL

Pawdrix.. Torture is indeed what its all about ;) well and all that religion stuff and umm yeah.. grins.. but to answer your question.. NO to slack.. wont happen.. its part of the game with her, lets get it really early so that it'll drive you crazy up until the day you get it.. ~smiles~

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

11/07/2005 05:05:00 PM · #12

Holy smokes chick! That camera is losing value as it sits in the box, unused! It would be a huge mistake not to act on Mick's advice!

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/07/2005 05:14:39 PM · #13

Here's an argument you can probably live with: if the camera comes defective, you are better off finding this out in the first 30 days than later. Depends on what kind of store you bought it from, but it's never a good idea to leave an expensive purchase untested for so long.

nsbca7

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

11/07/2005 05:16:09 PM · #14

Originally posted by micknewton:

Open the present carefully, replace the camera with a brick...

A can of beans would work better. The brick is reserved for 1 class Canons.

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/07/2005 05:25:15 PM · #15

woohoo chica! congrats on the new cam!
*mumblesunderherbreathdamniwantaDSLRmumbles*

;)

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

11/07/2005 05:26:36 PM · #16

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Slick slick justification :-) It really IS a good idea cause the store is easier to exchange a DOA then the manafacturer. Is it likely - well no but you can never be too sure about these things :-)

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/08/2005 01:48:38 AM · #17

@ Strikeslip.. grins.. trust me the wheels are turning.. great arguement fo'sho.

@ Nshapiro.. honestly hadnt thought about that!!!! EXCELLENT point .. and its one that i'll use :)

Nsbca..smiles.. gonna go with the defective route.. however the beans thing.. has been noted and filed for use if the other stuff doesnt work out ;)

@ Sher.. awww hunny.. you'll get yours.. I HAVE NO doubt about that at all ;) time. Hey when are you coming here to visit? *nudge* :)

@ Robs.. All ovah that now ;) grins

DanSig

11/08/2005 02:37:07 AM · #18

I know exactly how you feel... I can't get my 5D until christmas either :(

Jammur

Nikon D300

11/08/2005 04:05:53 AM · #19

Chanukah (Begins at Sundown*): December 25
Even converting won't help.... :(

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

11/09/2005 02:23:28 AM · #20

Its in my hot little hands... I'm allowed to charge it up... just not allowed to use it .. heh.. little do they know once its charged..

I cant believe how excited I am.. !!!! *bouncin*

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

11/09/2005 02:37:07 AM · #21

Originally posted by Shecoya:

*bouncin*

Settle down there, Shecoya - I don't think that thing has anti-shake, does it? LOL

Christmas?? Wow - how are you supposed to take the Thanksgiving Dinner pics??

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

11/09/2005 02:39:34 AM · #22

Originally posted by kpriest:

Originally posted by Shecoya:
*bouncin*

Settle down there, Shecoya - I don't think that thing has anti-shake, does it? LOL

Christmas?? Wow - how are you supposed to take the Thanksgiving Dinner pics??

Grins.. I hope the camera can stand a little bounce cuz its gonna be jet settin with me all over the world.. LOL .. and Thanksgiving for us is done ;) (Canuck here) *smiles* Patience is apparently something that is good for a person to develop.. guess imma get my chance ;) grins.. btw.. its one hella sexahhhhh camera.. ;)

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

11/09/2005 02:41:32 AM · #23

Originally posted by Shecoya:

and Thanksgiving for us is done ;) (Canuck here) *smiles*

Oh yeah - duh. Well I can't wait to see your 4th of July pictures next year! LOL

11/14/2005 03:17:51 PM · #24

yes.. yes its true, I'm just about to charge up my new camera!!!

Twirlin' with Tummy Tingles..

:D

*** apparently torture took a vacation in this instance.. so long as its in the box and ready to be wrapped for Christmas I have the freedom to explore its functions till I can no longer stand it.. umm yeah like that'll happen ;) ***

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cwyou

Nikon D3