Did you get photo gear for Christmas?

[Tuna]

I travel a lot for work and Santa bought me a Tenba D15C camera bag capable of hauling both my gear and my computer. Now I don't have to worry about jamming my DSLR and a couple of lenses into my briefcase...

What photo gear did you get?

[ZJChaser]

I got my 300D, Tamron 28-300 lense and a 512 card

[natatbeach]

Just the SB800 and a reflector (it's coming ---I'm not supposed to know about it) ;)

[another view]

Tenba D15C camera bag capable of hauling both my gear and my computer

Bags like that are really handy - they don't look like camera bags, and instead of a laptop you can carry a small portfolio and/or prints. Works well for PhotographyReview gatherings!

I got a hard drive which everyone here is probably tired of hearing about (myself included ). Also got a B&H gift card - those things are dangerous!

[Liz]

Also got a B&H gift card - those things are dangerous!

Yes, and they are soooooooo much fun to use!

[walterick]

"Also got a B&H gift card -"

Wow, now that's going on my next year's Christmas List

[Firemedic478]

I got my Digital Rebel with a Sigma 28-90, Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6, including bag, and also a 1 gig Lexar CF card. Now if I can ever get off duty (pulling a little OT at the firehouse to help pay for Santa's gift ) I will put it through it's paces. Still very exciting. Look out critique board, here I come......

[Janie]

my main squeeze bought me a bunch of Hoya filters: Cir-polarizing, Clear ND06, multivision, star six, diffuser, skylight 1b, +1 and +2, CS (not sure what that one is for yet), and another UV because mine cracked. Oh, also a Canon Speedlite 300EZ but it doesn't work on my digital rebel!

[natatbeach]

no car rims this year...you must be all frustrated...just kidding

[Lionheart]

You have got a seriously good eye for composition!!! I've bookmarked your site in favorite photographer's folder. Thanks for the inspiration-I'll be going out and shooting some pics now

[natatbeach]

WOW...Thanks.... your words are extremely encouraging to me...I appreciate the moral boost.

[Young Shooter]

I think its kinda late to post on this, but i got loaded with camera gear, i got a sb800
70-300 ed, 105mm 2.8 and a bag and a 1giger
i think its to much but its what i needed

[Arctirus]

I got a Canon 50mm F1.8 from my fiance.

[Lionheart]

I got a Canon 50mm F1.8 from my fiance.

That is a really nice lens. It's one of my favorites, although I don't use it as much as I used to. I use it more often than my f1.4 (expensive, over rated, cheap build). I've had both the 1.8 and 1.4 in both EF and FD, and both cases, I liked the 1.8 version better.

[Arctirus]

I liked the 1.8 version better.

That's good to hear! It will be nice to have a least one really fast lens. The rest of my lenses only start at F4. I didn't get it yet but will be getting it any day now.

[Outdoorsman]

NO.
My younger brother is into golf and he got all kinds of golf gear. My older brother is a surfer and he got surfing stuff. My mom is into cats and so I got her a stained glass piece with kitty motif. My aunt and uncle are into keeping a spotless house (no shoes please!) so I got them some nice decorative doormats for their vacation home here. My youngest brother is into XBox and so he got a bunch of games for it.
I'm WAY more into photography than anyone else is into their interests and NO ONE GOT ME ANYTHING PHOTOGRAPHY RELATED.
All I really wanted was the RC-1 for my 7N. It's only $25 at B&H. I guess I'll just have to get myself a belated present... I wonder if everyone was trying to tell me something...

[tijean]

I always get "you are sooo hard to shop for." I have a four page Amazon wishlist, not to mention my B&H wishlist, though the latter is really just a list of chemicals and toys I need to order for the darkroom (for my own referance).

Photo related:
Night Photography, Andrew Sanderson
Bogen Monopod
Pecker (that's photo related, right?)

I gave someone a red Zorki 5 and might be picking up one for myself because I really didn't want to give it up. It would be great for street photography - something I really want to get into.

My birthday is in a couple of weeks and I'll hopefully be reporting on this:
Pentax 24/2.0

[Gabe]

Don't worry outdoorsman, the closest thing I got to something photo related was a a small print of a Ninja sportbike (made up of tiny photos of naked girls LOL It's the best!) and some socks that I'm sure I'll be wearing when taking a photo someplace

I don't mind, I'm happy to even get a card from a friend... and my boss gave me a nice bonus which paid for the gifts I bought for people, and an eBay upgrade to a 6.3MP D60 and grad ND filter from B&H...

Merry X-mas to meeeeee...

[Janie]

Hey, my mother bought me diamond earrings and what she thought was free companion airfare from sears - that turned out to be bogus because you had to purchase the originating ticket through some company sears did the promotion with and they were charging $500 for one ticket to Washington state - it's only $250! So that's not free! I asked her why she didn't get me the lighting equipment that I asked for instead and she said she didn't want to get me something work related. Hello?! It's not just work, but hobby as well! Funniest thing is - I wear earrings about once a year! lol Thank god my man got me filters - at least he knows what I like!

Don't worry outdoorsman, the closest thing I got to something photo related was a a small print of a Ninja sportbike (made up of tiny photos of naked girls LOL It's the best!) and some socks that I'm sure I'll be wearing when taking a photo someplace

I don't mind, I'm happy to even get a card from a friend... and my boss gave me a nice bonus which paid for the gifts I bought for people, and an eBay upgrade to a 6.3MP D60 and grad ND filter from B&H...

Merry X-mas to meeeeee...

[walterick]

Hey Janie

I think your CS means "Cross Screen." If it's a Quantaray, it's definitely cross screen (I used to sell them) That's a star filter. It should say 4x or 6x on it, which is the number of tines your stars will have when you shoot a pin light source like candles or headlights with it.

Rick

[Janie]

Hey Janie

I think your CS means "Cross Screen." If it's a Quantaray, it's definitely cross screen (I used to sell them) That's a star filter. It should say 4x or 6x on it, which is the number of tines your stars will have when you shoot a pin light source like candles or headlights with it.

Rick

Hmm, it only says HOY 52MM CS Japan - I did realize there is a square grid on the lens.
I'm so mad that the Z300E isn't compatible with the digital rebel! Anyone know of a way to make it work?

[walterick]

"I did realize there is a square grid on the lens."

Yup, that's a star filter. Try putting it on and holding it up to a lightbulb to see the effect it has. It should have a star pattern through the light

[Liz]

I didn't get any photo gear.........yet!

Each year I look forward to February/March when I can spend my tax return for photo gear. ;)

It's a great way to start the new year!

Liz

[mjs1973]

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro & hood is on the way for me!!! The Santa's Helpers at B&H should have it here on Monday!

[mtbbrian]

I got a Holga Pinhole camera, from my mom in law.
Can't wait to use it!
Brian