dunefreak Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Well I did it. After recently gaining a whole new appreciation for photography, I bought a new badass telephoto lens for my new Canon 50D camera. It took alot to take the plunge, but I'm sure I'll love it. It's the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens, plus I bought a 1.4x extender for more range. I'm so stoked. Can't wait to get out and use it. Should be here tomorrow. yayahhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineurbiz Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Cool, if you have time stop by the races and take some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 You know this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80grit Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Congrats Pete ! I see a lot of great pics in your future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegashd Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hey pete, have you ever thought about parking off of LV BLVD and taking pics of the Thunderbirds this time of year? I do not know if they post their practice schedule or not but yesterday they were practicing and their were no less then 70 cars and 100 photographers lined up all with VERY NICE equipment..... almost like they have a website for it or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUn2it Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Well I did it. After recently gaining a whole new appreciation for photography, I bought a new badass telephoto lens for my new Canon 50D camera. It took alot to take the plunge, but I'm sure I'll love it. It's the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens, plus I bought a 1.4x extender for more range. I'm so stoked. Can't wait to get out and use it. Should be here tomorrow. yayahhhh Good deal Pete, sounds like you're over the $ remorse already, and while you're shooting the the thousands of pics that you'll take over the years with that lens you'll never be burdened with a thought of being equipment handicapped. That alone is worth the $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Congrats Pete ! I see a lot of great pics in your future. Thanks Rob. I really appreciate all your help lately. Hey pete, have you ever thought about parking off of LV BLVD and taking pics of the Thunderbirds this time of year? I do not know if they post their practice schedule or not but yesterday they were practicing and their were no less then 70 cars and 100 photographers lined up all with VERY NICE equipment..... almost like they have a website for it or something. That would be sweet! I haven't put that much thought into the T-birds as of yet. I am still fairly new to the whole photo scene so I'm still taking it all in. It's crazy though how much more of an eye I have had for stuff like this lately. I see something and think how cool of a pic it would be if it were taken just right. :hungry: I am hoping to take plenty of pics at some races, air shows, etc this summer so expect to see some stuff as I learn the new camera and lense. I'm pretty damn excited about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Good deal Pete, sounds like you're over the $ remorse already, and while you're shooting the the thousands of pics that you'll take over the years with that lens you'll never be burdened with a thought of being equipment handicapped. That alone is worth the $. Thanks again Lee as well. Your input has also helped tremendously since you R N 2 it! I bought it from B& H and so far I couldn't be happier with their cust svc. AMAZON, on the other hand, can effe right off! Long story- I'll get into that later. As for now- I can't wait to take some pics with this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Cool stuff!!! Should we call you Pete330r now? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dunefreak Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 It's here in town! I've been tracking this effer by the minute to make sure it gets here before the weekend. Next day air from NY. LAS VEGAS, NV, US 03/13/2009 6:35 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN ALBUQUERQUE, NM, US 03/13/2009 6:05 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 03/13/2009 4:51 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN LOUISVILLE, KY, US 03/13/2009 3:48 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 03/13/2009 12:59 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN JAMAICA, NY, US 03/12/2009 10:51 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 03/12/2009 9:54 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN MASPETH, NY, US 03/12/2009 9:20 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 03/12/2009 8:30 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN US 03/12/2009 6:15 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegashd Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 It's here in town! I've been tracking this effer by the minute to make sure it gets here before the weekend. :freakin_nuts: Next day air from NY. LAS VEGAS, NV, US 03/13/2009 6:35 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN ALBUQUERQUE, NM, US 03/13/2009 6:05 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 03/13/2009 4:51 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN LOUISVILLE, KY, US 03/13/2009 3:48 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 03/13/2009 12:59 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN JAMAICA, NY, US 03/12/2009 10:51 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 03/12/2009 9:54 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN MASPETH, NY, US 03/12/2009 9:20 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 03/12/2009 8:30 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN US 03/12/2009 6:15 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED next scan will say OUT FOR DELIVERY!!!! in about 30 minutes or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlaskan Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Damn Pete, that thing is BALLER!!! :freakin_nuts: We better see some bad pics from this weekend since you're just taking the Qwad out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHIZ Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hey pete, have you ever thought about parking off of LV BLVD and taking pics of the Thunderbirds this time of year? I do not know if they post their practice schedule or not but yesterday they were practicing and their were no less then 70 cars and 100 photographers lined up all with VERY NICE equipment..... :freakin_nuts: almost like they have a website for it or something. They've been practicing very heavy for the last week and a half, they were prepping for review. The ACC (Air Combat Command) Commander did his yearly approval for their road show yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegashd Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 They've been practicing very heavy for the last week and a half, they were prepping for review. The ACC (Air Combat Command) Commander did his yearly approval for their road show yesterday. ya I knew they had been practicing very heavy here latley. BUt everyone out there had huge SLR cameras... CRazy stuff. not to mention shortly after about 30 jets, bombers and helicopters took off to do some night training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Congrats on the new hardware. Wish I able to be out this weekend to participate in all the fun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNE SMURF Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 congrats. looks like you are having fun with your new hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 YIAH! Came in this morning. I can't wait to get out and start shootin with it. :hatdance: wow, this thing is huge with the hood and extender installed! :freakin_nuts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Good thing these things are all digital these days. Just imagine if you had to develop film. :freakin_nuts: Bad Camera and Leeeeennnnnnnssss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlaskan Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 YIAH! Came in this morning. I can't wait to get out and start shootin with it. :hatdance: wow, this thing is huge with the hood and extender installed! :freakin_nuts: Dude, is that a granite top on your tool box?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Cool stuff!!! Should we call you Pete330r now? lol I would call him CAPTAIN FUN BUCKS wipes his azz w/ hundered dollar bills :freakin_nuts: j/k CONGRATS looked bad azz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 That would make about 18 Wipes. :freakin_nuts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegashd Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 That would make about 18 Wipes. :freakin_nuts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUn2it Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I would call him CAPTAIN FUN BUCKS wipes his azz w/ hundered dollar bills :freakin_nuts: j/k CONGRATS looked bad azz Last time this was brought up he said he wasn't ready to pull a hundred smackers out his ayaass, probably just looked like a wipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHIZ Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 ya I knew they had been practicing very heavy here latley. BUt everyone out there had huge SLR cameras... CRazy stuff. not to mention shortly after about 30 jets, bombers and helicopters took off to do some night training. Yesterday ended a three week long Red Flag exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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