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05/18/2008 09:32:27 PM · #1 |
...now how shall I spend it? :D
My thoughts right now are on:
A) 10,000 lottery tickets
B) A new camera, a couple lenses, a vacation to Hawaii, and of course paying bills.
I think I'm leaning towards B. But my main question is, what camera should I buy? I definitely want a canon EOS but which one? Also imput on some good lenses would be helpful, probably macro, telephoto, wide angle, etc. Oh also any underwater cameras/casings too.
If you're wondering how I won it was a radio call-in contest. All I had to do was be the 105th nation-wide caller and I won the money. Of course that's (slightly) easier said than done, I was calling from April 1st thru the 24th (the day I won) at least 4 times a day on 2 phones at the same time. Anyhoo, I would have told you all sooner but I wanted to wait til I actually had the check in my hand. Oh and here's a couple of fun overprocessed pics :)
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05/18/2008 09:33:49 PM · #2 |
Do you need a money manager? :D lol
Congrats! |
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05/18/2008 09:34:32 PM · #3 |
Half on toys.
Half on stocks, money markets, bonds, and the like.
congrats.
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05/18/2008 09:39:49 PM · #4 |
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05/18/2008 09:40:05 PM · #5 |
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05/18/2008 09:40:17 PM · #6 |
Congratulations, Leah!
Glad your persistence paid off.
Nice. |
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05/18/2008 09:41:00 PM · #7 |
That is seriously good news!! Things like that dont happen every day. Sounds like you were determined, though.
Definitely, go out and get a new camera, some lenses, and a flash......indulge yourself.......you deserve it. |
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05/18/2008 09:41:59 PM · #8 |
MANY CONGRATS TO YOU.. spend it wisely, save some for a rainy day.
5D's will be getting cheaper now, grab yourself a 5D Kit with the 24-105 f4.0L lens and you will be very very happy indeed. |
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05/18/2008 09:44:06 PM · #9 |
| Congrats! Love the pics! Have fun with the money. My suggestions are of no use as I seem to feel people spend the money they have on the things they already want and only ask for suggestions to get validation. So enjoy! |
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05/18/2008 09:45:00 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by MAK:
MANY CONGRATS TO YOU.. spend it wisely, save some for a rainy day.
5D's will be getting cheaper now, grab yourself a 5D Kit with the 24-105 f4.0L lens and you will be very very happy indeed. |
Until the 5d Mark II comes out :P |
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05/18/2008 09:50:19 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by David Ey:
45% on taxes |
haha I know, hopefully it will only be 35% but que sera sera
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05/18/2008 09:50:37 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by MAK:
MANY CONGRATS TO YOU.. spend it wisely, save some for a rainy day.
5D's will be getting cheaper now, grab yourself a 5D Kit with the 24-105 f4.0L lens and you will be very very happy indeed. |
ooh, me likey :D
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05/18/2008 09:52:28 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
Originally posted by MAK:
MANY CONGRATS TO YOU.. spend it wisely, save some for a rainy day.
5D's will be getting cheaper now, grab yourself a 5D Kit with the 24-105 f4.0L lens and you will be very very happy indeed. |
ooh, me likey :D |
-$300 instant rebate on 5d started today. |
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05/18/2008 09:58:52 PM · #14 |
hmm, I'm still a cheapskate at heart. Is the 5D really that much better that the 40D? If so let me know why cuz the 40D's price is a lot more appealing. However $1,900 seems to be a really good deal. Talk me out of my old $ pinching ways!
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05/18/2008 10:02:36 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
...now how shall I spend it? :D
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On me? :)
However you decide, congrats!! :D |
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05/18/2008 10:25:50 PM · #16 |
Can you float a loan??!! Would you adopt me??!!!
Oh okay.....CONGRATS!!!!!!!! |
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05/18/2008 10:32:28 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
Is the 5D really that much better that the 40D? |
It depends upon your needs. The wide angle of a 5D can be matched on a 40D with a 10-22 lens (at pretty much the same price as a 5D alone), but matching the telephoto end of a 40D with a full frame camera would cost you [another] fortune. The 5D offers slightly better noise performance, a shallower DOF and a bit more resolution, but otherwise I think the 40D wins hands down with faster performance, live view, some weather sealing, dust removal, etc.
FWIW, I probably called in 20 or 30 times for the same contest, but never got through. |
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05/18/2008 10:36:16 PM · #18 |
Suh-Weet-Ness!!!! Congrats!
Spend it all on beer...Oh wait you're not slippy! :-P |
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05/18/2008 10:37:26 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
...now how shall I spend it? :D
My thoughts right now are on:
A) 10,000 lottery tickets
B) A new camera, a couple lenses, a vacation to Hawaii, and of course paying bills.
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Vegas, baby!! ;-)
Congrats! Your awesome phone skills finally paid off!! :) |
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05/18/2008 10:42:08 PM · #20 |
Here you go Leah: Ikelite 6871.05 eTTL Underwater Housing Kit with Canon EOS 5D Digital Camera Only $3,349.95!
You'll also want two of these: Ikelite 3944.75 SubStrobe DS-125 Digital Package Only $2,089.90!
And don't forget one of these: Ikelite 8" Dome Port with Shade and Cover $379.95
You need one of these to go with the dome port: Ikelite Port Body for 8" Dome Port for Canon 16-35mm Lens $117.95
Throw in a few dozen more goodies and you'll be all set.
BTW, can I borrow it? :)
Congrats on your windfall Leah! I hope you enjoy it big time!
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05/18/2008 10:52:30 PM · #21 |
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Seems radio contests are helping DPC'ers everywhere ;)
Enjoy, and I definitely know what you mean about being persistent to win! :D
hint hint
Feels good, doesn't it?
Billy
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05/18/2008 10:54:56 PM · #22 |
Wow! Congrats on the money. Definitely save some of it, but have fun!
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05/18/2008 10:59:32 PM · #23 |
Congrats, and I hope that you enjoy whatever you choose to do with the cash.
Fun pics you posted.
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05/18/2008 11:14:03 PM · #24 |
| Congrats to you, was worth the effort huh. eheh :) Now you're 10k richer than me. :( |
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05/18/2008 11:18:59 PM · #25 |
| Congrats. 10k is quite a bit of moolah! Spend the money on a sweet vacation! |
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