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I just committed myself to mucho $ for the 10D and two lenses. Sigma 15-30 and Canon 28-135. I plan to keep my Sony 717 too as I know there will be situations where I'll want a more portable camera. Phew! I graduate with an AA in graphic design on Friday and this is my (big) present to myself for three years of hard work. ('Course I was kinda planning to get one anyhow.) I originally planned only to get one lens but I learned that I'm getting an award on Friday that almost pays for the second lens. Didn't take a second to decide to get both. Now I've got a big learning curve ahead of me. (Another good reason to keep the 717.) Everything is supposed to arrive Thursday. I bought the camera from onecall.com and the lenses and a case from B&H. (They didn't have the body in stock.) I'll post when I get a few pictures. :) Ann
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How exciting Ann. I'm thrilled for you on both counts.

John
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Aesthetics is for the Artist as Ornithology is for the Birds. Barnett Newman

Canon Elan IIe, Sony DSC F717, Canon 1D, Mamiya RB67
Canon 50mm 1.4, 100mm macro, 70-200L, 17-40mmL, Sigma 50-500 and an instamatic
 
Congratulations and best of luck!
Ann Chaikin said:
I just committed myself to mucho $ for the 10D and two lenses.
Sigma 15-30 and Canon 28-135. I plan to keep my Sony 717 too as I
know there will be situations where I'll want a more portable
camera. Phew! I graduate with an AA in graphic design on Friday and
this is my (big) present to myself for three years of hard work.
('Course I was kinda planning to get one anyhow.) I originally
planned only to get one lens but I learned that I'm getting an
award on Friday that almost pays for the second lens. Didn't take a
second to decide to get both. Now I've got a big learning curve
ahead of me. (Another good reason to keep the 717.) Everything is
supposed to arrive Thursday. I bought the camera from onecall.com
and the lenses and a case from B&H. (They didn't have the body in
stock.) I'll post when I get a few pictures. :) Ann
--
also known as PT Kitty > ^..^
http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
http://www.annchaikin.com
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Ann Chaikin said:
I just committed myself to mucho $ for the 10D and two lenses.
Sigma 15-30 and Canon 28-135. I plan to keep my Sony 717 too as I
know there will be situations where I'll want a more portable
camera. Phew! I graduate with an AA in graphic design on Friday and
this is my (big) present to myself for three years of hard work.
('Course I was kinda planning to get one anyhow.) I originally
planned only to get one lens but I learned that I'm getting an
award on Friday that almost pays for the second lens. Didn't take a
second to decide to get both. Now I've got a big learning curve
ahead of me. (Another good reason to keep the 717.) Everything is
supposed to arrive Thursday. I bought the camera from onecall.com
and the lenses and a case from B&H. (They didn't have the body in
stock.) I'll post when I get a few pictures. :) Ann
--
also known as PT Kitty > ^..^
http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
http://www.annchaikin.com
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Ann, The first thing to do (after charging the battery), is to go into the menu and find "clear settings" choose "clear all camera settings".

The boards are programmed on a machine, and clearing all settings is like doing a computer reboot.

Welcome to the club ;-)

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Ron

http://users.qconline.com/~starship/eagles/
 
That's a wonderful way to reward such a grand accomplishment. Beats the heck out of champagne! But mebbe there's room for a little champagne too?

Look forward to seeing more 717 and new 10D photos.

Michael
 
Already got the micro drive, extra battery, Sigma 28-70 EX ASPHERICAL, Canon 70-200 f4 L and extended warranty from B&H (boy are they fast!). Body coming Thursday from Profeel.com

So we can experience these growing pains together Ann! Just hope we get good ones, there are some focus and other issues running around with the 10D. :(

Have fun! Cindy

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CindyD or SarahD
If one of us is laughing, and the other one isn't, one of us must be wrong...
 
I'm sure I'll be sending up "help" signals as time goes by. I appreciate your good suggestions. Thanks, Ann
Ron Hodgson said:
Ann Chaikin said:
I just committed myself to mucho $ for the 10D and two lenses.
Sigma 15-30 and Canon 28-135. I plan to keep my Sony 717 too as I
know there will be situations where I'll want a more portable
camera. Phew! I graduate with an AA in graphic design on Friday and
this is my (big) present to myself for three years of hard work.
('Course I was kinda planning to get one anyhow.) I originally
planned only to get one lens but I learned that I'm getting an
award on Friday that almost pays for the second lens. Didn't take a
second to decide to get both. Now I've got a big learning curve
ahead of me. (Another good reason to keep the 717.) Everything is
supposed to arrive Thursday. I bought the camera from onecall.com
and the lenses and a case from B&H. (They didn't have the body in
stock.) I'll post when I get a few pictures. :) Ann
--
also known as PT Kitty > ^..^
http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
http://www.annchaikin.com
Click to expand...
Ann, The first thing to do (after charging the battery), is to go
into the menu and find "clear settings" choose "clear all camera
settings".

The boards are programmed on a machine, and clearing all settings
is like doing a computer reboot.

Welcome to the club ;-)

--
Ron

http://users.qconline.com/~starship/eagles/
Click to expand...
--
also known as PT Kitty > ^..^
http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
http://www.annchaikin.com
 
1ofUs! said:
Already got the micro drive, extra battery, Sigma 28-70 EX
ASPHERICAL, Canon 70-200 f4 L and extended warranty from B&H (boy
are they fast!). Body coming Thursday from Profeel.com

So we can experience these growing pains together Ann! Just hope
we get good ones, there are some focus and other issues running
around with the 10D. :(

Have fun! Cindy
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Don't fret the focus issues... there are very few that have a problem, and most of those are the earlier cameras.

The suggested fix (and first thing to do with the camera) is to go to the menu and then clear "all the camera settings".

It looks like there my be some bad settings from the machine that dumps them into the circuit board. Clearing all camera settings in the menu is like rebooting your computer.

My 10D is razor sharp and focuses dead on. And the low light focus is great. If I can see it in the finder, I can get a focus lock.

--
Ron

http://users.qconline.com/~starship/eagles/
 
Adam said:
congradulations also, I hope you like the camera, I am planning on
getting a 10D soon too, as soon as I get some money
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Adam
http://www.decodeddreams.com
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Yeah, that money thing. I'm submitting an invoice today and hopefully will get paid for it before the credit card bill comes!!! lol. Right now my card is kinda melted. ;) Cindy

--
CindyD or SarahD
If one of us is laughing, and the other one isn't, one of us must be wrong...
 
Ron Hodgson said:
Don't fret the focus issues... there are very few that have a
problem, and most of those are the earlier cameras.

The suggested fix (and first thing to do with the camera) is to go
to the menu and then clear "all the camera settings".

It looks like there my be some bad settings from the machine that
dumps them into the circuit board. Clearing all camera settings in
the menu is like rebooting your computer.

My 10D is razor sharp and focuses dead on. And the low light focus
is great. If I can see it in the finder, I can get a focus lock.
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Good tip Ron, thanks. Shutter is having major probs with his - not only poor focus (expecially in low light) but actual shutter speeds slower than the settings - but that occurs randomly. I don't know if he's tried clearing the settings. I'm holding my breath for a good one. Thanks, Cindy

--
CindyD or SarahD
If one of us is laughing, and the other one isn't, one of us must be wrong...
 
So cool to be learning at the same time. I am getting even more excited. :) Ann
1ofUs! said:
Already got the micro drive, extra battery, Sigma 28-70 EX
ASPHERICAL, Canon 70-200 f4 L and extended warranty from B&H (boy
are they fast!). Body coming Thursday from Profeel.com

So we can experience these growing pains together Ann! Just hope
we get good ones, there are some focus and other issues running
around with the 10D. :(

Have fun! Cindy

--
CindyD or SarahD
If one of us is laughing, and the other one isn't, one of us must
be wrong...
Click to expand...
--
also known as PT Kitty > ^..^
http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
http://www.annchaikin.com
 
Mike Begley said:
Ann Chaikin said:
I just committed myself to mucho $ for the 10D and two lenses.
Sigma 15-30 and Canon 28-135. I plan to keep my Sony 717 too as I
know there will be situations where I'll want a more portable
camera. Phew! I graduate with an AA in graphic design on Friday and
this is my (big) present to myself for three years of hard work.
('Course I was kinda planning to get one anyhow.) I originally
planned only to get one lens but I learned that I'm getting an
award on Friday that almost pays for the second lens. Didn't take a
second to decide to get both. Now I've got a big learning curve
ahead of me. (Another good reason to keep the 717.) Everything is
supposed to arrive Thursday. I bought the camera from onecall.com
and the lenses and a case from B&H. (They didn't have the body in
stock.) I'll post when I get a few pictures. :) Ann
--
also known as PT Kitty > ^..^
http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
http://www.annchaikin.com
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
--
also known as PT Kitty > ^..^
http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
http://www.annchaikin.com
 
The joke in my family is that you only buy big items when you are broke. I am clearly broke, or at least I will be when the bills come in. I bought the body on a one year no interest loan. At least it spreads out the pain. LOL Ann
Adam said:
congradulations also, I hope you like the camera, I am planning on
getting a 10D soon too, as soon as I get some money
--
Adam
http://www.decodeddreams.com
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--
also known as PT Kitty > ^..^
http://www.pbase.com/ptkitty/galleries
http://www.annchaikin.com
 
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