So, again thank you so much for all the great advice and camera tips the other week. I made my decision fairly quickly after that. My original plan was to wait until December to get my new gear but once I had figured out what I wanted I couldn’t wait and placed my order. Now I’m waiting impatiently for my Canon 5D Mark II. Yay! Not the waiting part but the camera. I’m so excited as so many of you had so much good to say about it. I also went to check it out at a local camera store and they also gushed over it.
I also got the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens like planned and I’m excited to check out the difference between it and the 50mm f/1.8 I have now.
The second lens decision was the hardest one to make and I sure hope what I finally decided on will work out. After checking out several options live at the store I didn’t go for a zoom lens which I kind of thought I would but instead opted for a wide angle one, the Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM.
So now I’m a lady in waiting, the 24mm lens was out of stock when I ordered and they waited for everything to be ready before shipping so it has taken longer than expected to arrive.
I should get it all TODAY!
It's my camera too, and I just love it (despite the weight).
I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do. It's so good to treat yourself to something REALLY nice sometimes !
Posted by: Emma | October 30, 2012 at 04:03 AM
I am so looking forward to your trying out the wide angle lens and seeing more wide angle shots of your rooms!
Posted by: mribaro | October 30, 2012 at 04:23 AM
How exciting!! Congratulations, can't wait to see your photos and hear your reviews :)
Posted by: ami | October 30, 2012 at 04:35 AM
Anticipation is part of the joy when you are waiting for a new camera or Santa :-). Looking forward to seeing Benita's world through the new lenses.
Posted by: Zosia | October 30, 2012 at 04:52 AM
Me too :)! Congratulations, can't wait to see your wide angle photos!
Posted by: May / amycapdet | October 30, 2012 at 04:59 AM
Wonderful decision! I know how you feel at the Moment cause I was in the same situation only few weeks ago waiting for the same camera to arrive!!!! And can't wait to the pictures you take with it too!!!
Posted by: Tina Rawatta | October 30, 2012 at 05:10 AM
Hihhey!
Posted by: Leena | October 30, 2012 at 06:55 AM
Congrats, I´m sure it will work wonders for you - and as long as it´s a Canon..! ;-)
Posted by: tinajo | October 30, 2012 at 07:09 AM
Ja, alltså, är man inte världsbäst på att köpa presenter till sig själv? Jag skulle behöva bättre objektiv men det är ju en djungel därute på teknikfronten.
Posted by: Fröken Fräken | October 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Happy Dance for you!
Posted by: Lisa Flaherty | October 30, 2012 at 12:51 PM
It is truly a great camera and the 24-70 2.8 is on my camera ALL THE TIME :) love it.
About the 50mm lens... did you consider the crop-factor when you decided on that lens? I was under the impression that the 80mm is to the full frame what the 50mm is to the 1.6 crop factor (the non "full frame" cameras).
You can read more about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_factor. If you decide to keep the 50mm, I would love to hear more about this when you have had a chance to test it out :)
Posted by: K @ Shift Ctrl ART | October 30, 2012 at 01:33 PM
I haven't considered the drop factor actually but I'm keeping it. I've heard so many good things about using it with the 5D Mark II so I'm looking forward to what I can do with it :)
Posted by: Carlos | October 30, 2012 at 04:10 PM
Unrelated post (ignoring this one as I'm a Nikon girl ;) ), but thought you might appreciate this tumblr if you haven't seen it already - it's called "Things Organized Neatly", immediately thought of you! The very opposite of me... unfortunately. Hm. Anyway; enjoy! http://thingsorganizedneatly.tumblr.com/
Posted by: Kristina | October 30, 2012 at 04:27 PM
Congrats Benita, I'm sure you won't regret it. I just love my 5D! Been taking pictures of my grandson all of today (with 50 mm lens because of low light situation).
Posted by: Linda27 | October 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
Ooh, tack för tipset! Jag är själv på jakt efter en ny systemkamera så jag suger ivrigt åt mig tips och info.
Var köpte du dina saker?
Posted by: Jo | October 30, 2012 at 06:17 PM
*crop
Posted by: Carlos | October 30, 2012 at 06:37 PM
Ha, funny! i used to have a plumber at the old house who did that with the old pipes he tore out. He'd lay them out on the floor almost in that manner :).
Posted by: Carlos | October 30, 2012 at 06:40 PM
Jag beställde från Hong Kong efter ett tips från en läsare i ett annat inlägg men det vete sjutton om jag skulle göra det igen för det var en del strul med leveransbesked etc. Hade nog kunnat hitta för samma peng i Sverige om jag beställde alla olika delar med lägsta pris från olika nätbutiker efter att ha kollat på Pricerunner. Rekommenderar annars Scandinavian Photo där jag köpt utrustning till jobbet tidigare. Både kunniga och trevliga.
Posted by: Carlos | October 30, 2012 at 06:44 PM
Funny, I had just happened on your last camera post (back in 2010 with the TXi), and before posting found this one.
I started out years ago with an Olympus, but moved to a Canon EOS Elan II. I still own the Canon (and do still shoot the occasional film - weird right?), but ventured into digital with the Rebel XTi several years ago. I've used it to death. I got my first ever macro lens yesterday (EFS 60mm) so there's more playing in my future, but I'm also considering a camera upgrade. I'm not ready for the really big guns (nor do I think that's necessary for me), but it's still a major research undertaking. I'll certainly stick with Canon (I've never had any complaints), but which one? lol I hadn't considered the 5D. More research. Sigh. lol
Found your blog just this morning, and will be checking it out further. :-)
Posted by: Carole | November 03, 2012 at 04:45 PM
hi all, need advice ..what's a gd model for a beginner like me? so many choices out there..i'm thinking Canon too. i just need one that takes great pics both day n night, not too heavy hopefully. i want it for travelling :) tks for any advice.
Posted by: tracy | November 04, 2012 at 07:47 AM