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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

05/02/2014 12:09:32 PM · #1

Argh! I'm so excited! I have to post it somewhere.... Here seems like as good a place as any.

Is there a section on the forums specifically designated for standing around shouting "squee!" whilst simultaneously clapping your hands like a child and breaking into dances including "the running man", "the robot" and several other moves from the 80s and 90s, finished off by a really, really bad break dance backspin where you get stuck in an awkward position and can't get up because of your middle-aged back issues?? Yea? That place is here?

Excellent.

:D

aliqui

Nikon D300s

05/02/2014 12:16:39 PM · #2

I think the dance moves go into How'd They Do That? (and include instructional videos of your mad skillz), but General Discussion is just fine for bragging. Congrats!

LN13

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM

05/02/2014 12:19:27 PM · #3

I'm assuming the 5D is new? I can't imagine dancing over a T3i if you already have a 5D.

Message edited by author 2014-05-02 12:19:52.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

05/02/2014 12:30:58 PM · #4

Congratulations sweetie, now get out there and shot some high rollin' kick ass stuff.

Have fun .

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

05/02/2014 12:31:07 PM · #5

Haha! Yes, you're right. I've had the T3i for a while and it's the only camera I've used on here so far. The 5D is the new one. :D I think I will be changing it to my default when I've taken some shots with it.

Message edited by author 2014-05-02 12:31:28.

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

05/02/2014 01:10:02 PM · #6

Sweet. I am envious. I look forward to seeing some shots from it. Good luck.

MEJazz

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

05/02/2014 01:29:21 PM · #7

Congrats! I felt same way when i finally had bought my 5D mkII. And you got two very good lenses to use on it already (100/2.8 and 70-200/2.8)

jgirl57

05/02/2014 01:58:23 PM · #8

Congrats!!! How exciting and the feeling is so fun!!!! I remember when my friend sent me her DLSR and its the first one I have.. its an amazing feeling.. Awesome!! Can't wait to see some pics from your camera!

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

05/02/2014 03:08:09 PM · #9

go shoot a portrait and be just blown away.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

05/02/2014 03:20:43 PM · #10

Congrats! The 5D MkIII is one helluva machine. I too recently upgraded, and waffled between the 5D MkIII and the 6D, and finally settled on the 6D.

05/02/2014 03:24:48 PM · #11

Thanks everyone!

Yes, I did the same before I bought this one. I was almost going to get a 6D but went for the 5D in the end because of its reported versatility.

I'm looking forward to shooting my next portraits! :D

Message edited by author 2014-05-02 15:25:14.

MEJazz

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

05/02/2014 04:29:53 PM · #12

Originally posted by kirbic:

Congrats! The 5D MkIII is one helluva machine. I too recently upgraded, and waffled between the 5D MkIII and the 6D, and finally settled on the 6D.

Good choice

I also looked at both but i realized the only major advantage of 5DIII for me was the advanced auto-focus system. Since I mainly use fast primes and shoot in low/indoor light, i use the center point and recompose anyway so much more sensitive center-point of 6D wins it for me. Of course it was cheaper and offers GPS/WiFi. Image quality-wise, there was no difference, 6D has cleaner high-ISO images if pushed compared to 5DIII as well. I am pretty happy with 6D over my older 5DII. The high-ISO capability has made my F4 lenses very, very usable on it.

MEJazz

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

05/02/2014 04:31:43 PM · #13

Originally posted by mishmao14:

Yes, I did the same before I bought this one. I was almost going to get a 6D but went for the 5D in the end because of its reported versatility.

I am sure if you shoot sports/action or events, 5DIII is the better choice between the two.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

05/02/2014 04:50:11 PM · #14

Originally posted by MEJazz:

Originally posted by mishmao14:
Yes, I did the same before I bought this one. I was almost going to get a 6D but went for the 5D in the end because of its reported versatility.

I am sure if you shoot sports/action or events, 5DIII is the better choice between the two.

Bingo!
Like you, I use almost exclusively the center focus point, and rarely track moving subjects. The AF performance of the 6D center point is actually phenomenal, but for overall AF performance, the 5D MkIII blows it away. There are other advantages to the 5D MkIII as well, but for another of my key areas of interest, astrophotography, the 6D actually comes out on top. So for me, the 6D was a relatively easy decision, though I still may make a leap back to the 5D series some time after the release of the MkIV... that release probably will not happen for 12-18 months, so I'm at least 2 years out from that decision :-)