I didn't buy the D70 today

I just wanted to let everyone know that :)

Oh but you will. These aren't the droids you're looking for...move along (and buy the D70!).

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Originally Posted by Mig

Oh but you will. These aren't the droids you're looking for...move along (and buy the D70!).

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I LOVE IT!!!!

:-)

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Originally Posted by genebowhay

There's talk all over the forum about the elderly Walter Rick Long, who USED TO BE the sexiest member on PR but lost the position because, although he owned a lot of Nikon equipment, he didn't stay in the game and buy the D70. The shame of it...

Thank God, we have one in our family. :D

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Rickster!

Do you realize what this means?

You have GOT to buy a D70!

Today!

Hurry before it's too late!

Now I <i>have</i> to go buy it, complete with relevant PR.com post of my first shots and everything! Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I don't wanna be an unsexy, outdated-camera-using <b><i>Nikon Nincompoop!</b></i>

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooo!!!!!

Wars not make one great.

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Originally Posted by genebowhay

There's talk all over the forum about the elderly Walter Rick Long, who USED TO BE the sexiest member on PR but lost the position because, although he owned a lot of Nikon equipment, he didn't stay in the game and buy the D70. The shame of it...

Thank God, we have one in our family. :D

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Oh that is sooo great Gene. You hit the nail right on the head. Come on Rick you got a rep to protect, take the plunge, join the crowd, keep up with the Jones' no self respecting craftsman as yourself would be caught dead without a D70 in his tool box. It's just sooo sexy laying there beside your cordless drill and miter saw.

How very true! Yoda was very wise.

But you DO NOT want to hear "This one I cannot teach."

So, as much as you hate it, you have got to go buy a D70 and make your obligatory first post, announcing your purchase and showing your first shot(s).

"Mind what you have learned. Save you, it can."

I'm Cracking Under the Pressure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What if I have a <i>picture</i> of somebody else using a D70? Doesn't that count?

What if I scan my pics, say it was shot with the D70, and never tell anyone?

<i>Please</i> don't make me get it!!

Then hit the relief valve, and buy the D70!

Think about how much more versatile it will be over your Coolpix!

Think of the Coolpix as your D70 primer.

Think of all those magnificent Nikon lenses you can use on the D70.

Think of the magnification factor with your telephoto lenses.

And once you have it, then "You can go about your business".

Remember, "My allie is the force. And a powerful allie it is".

May the Force be with you Rickster!

Think about how much more versatile it will be over your (35mm) SLR!

Think of your 35mm as your digital D70 primer.

Think of all those magnificent Nikon lenses you can use on the D70.

Think of the magnification factor with your telephoto lenses - and how great the moon will look - and how we will all cheer when we see your new moon pictures.

And once you have it, then you can worry about paying for it.

Remember, "My allie is the force. And a powerful allie it is".

Think about how your lovely Dawn will look through that beautiful VF!

On second thought........

;)

Liz

I'm taking the easy way out and having the school I teach at buy it for me... um, I mean my department, yeah that;s it, my department.

Repeat the following:

Then hit the relief valve, and buy the D70!

Think about how much more versatile it will be over your Coolpix!

Think of the Coolpix as your D70 primer.

Think of all those magnificent Nikon lenses you can use on the D70.

Think of the magnification factor with your telephoto lenses.

And once you have it, then "You can go about your business".

Remember, "My allie is the force. And a powerful allie it is".

May the Force be with you Speed!

You've opened Pandora's box, now you must live with the consequences. :)

Of course, being a hardcore Canon user, I can understand your reluctance to continue throwing $$ at Nikon equipment. :)

In fact "I'd rather kiss a Wookie."

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Do what you gotta do man. But don't let peer pressure make you do something that you'll regret! Hang tough!

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Originally Posted by walterick

What if I have a <i>picture</i> of somebody else using a D70? Doesn't that count?

What if I scan my pics, say it was shot with the D70, and never tell anyone?

<i>Please</i> don't make me get it!!

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Originally Posted by I_Fly

Of course, being a hardcore Canon user, I can understand your reluctance to continue throwing $$ at Nikon equipment. :)

In fact "I'd rather kiss a Wookie."

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Do what you gotta do man. But don't let peer pressure make you do something that you'll regret! Hang tough!

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"I can arrange that!"

:-)

Rickster is well aware of how great Nikon camera's and lenses are! That's why he's a NIKON SAMURAI!

It's the obligatory first post, telling everyone he bought a new camera that he is avoiding. He doesn't want to sound like he is bragging, that's all.

"Adventure, heh! Excitement, heh! A Jedi craves not these things!"

Master Speed, I think you have underestimated my self-indulgent side!

Were Samarai #4 to buy the D70, <i>you would definitely know!</i> There would be D70 self-portraits and posts a-plenty! :)

I am simply avoiding buying one. I want a pick-up truck and Craftsman Sliding Compound Mitre Saw first :)

Luminous beings are we :D

Ahhh, But I'm Not Feeling Any Pressure Like Rick

"How will I know?"

"You will know, when you are at peace."

I am at peace, and I feel the force. I am resisting the dark side.

"I am a Jedi. Like my father, before me."

Bring on the F5 and the Velvia!