Finally got my 5d!

bethany138 · Jun 13, 2006

I have been waiting FOREVER (yes...literally :mrgreen: ) to be able to upgrade from my crappy Sony F717. WELL.. my new 5d arrived yesterday! YEAH! I also purchased a 24-70 2.8 L, 50mm 1.8, 580 EX, batteries, card, etc. I am very happy with my purchase! YEAH! :smileys:

Anyway.. here is a quicky shot yesterday of one of my offices decorations (abstinence program.. teen education center decoration - fake flower in yellow glass vase). This was taken with the 1.8... it is in no way supposed to be good. I just wanted to take a picture of something and couldn't leave...lol.

bethany138 · Jun 13, 2006

Oh yeah...this is what happened to the sony.. the reason why i upgraded. My sweet husband said that it was time for me to have a "real" camera..lol..

bethany138 · Jun 13, 2006

well.. i'm excited anyway! I'll just congratulate myself!

Alison · Jun 13, 2006

That's awesome! I glad it came and I look forward to seeing lots of your pics

danalec99 · Jun 13, 2006

Congrats!

LaFoto · Jun 14, 2006

Congratulations!
I am not quite sure what the 5d is or what it looks like, though I could look that up, I guess, if I weren't too lazy for that. But it sounds like an impressive upgrade and I am sure your pics will get better and better in the future, mostly so with the 50mm 1.8 lens (which is still on my must-buy list!)

What is it that happened to the Sony?
What does the "abstract" show us?

bethany138 · Jun 15, 2006

Lol.. its not an abstract...its my leg and my foot...see my toes!! lol. The 5d is a full frame 12 mp Canon SLR. I am very very happy with it! My only issue is that it is SOOOOO heavy with the 24-70 2.8 L. SOO Heavy... as in..my wrist goes numb...lol.

Thanks! I'll post some shots tomorrow!

b

tehbuffalo · Jun 15, 2006

YAY for a new camera!!! I sure I speak for everyone here when I say congrats!

Jake

Glorsclaws · Jun 15, 2006

Congrats on the purchase!
I have a 5D, my first lens was 28-105mm & my hands damn near dropped off at the wrists too with the first few uses but, you soon wont notice it, lol!

mentos_007 · Jun 15, 2006

woohooo conga - rats

j_mcquillen · Jun 21, 2006

My only issue is that it is SOOOOO heavy with the 24-70 2.8 L. SOO Heavy... as in..my wrist goes numb...lol.

Just don't upgrade to a 1Ds MkII then... It's a beast!

Not that I can afford one... *sigh*

NJMAN · Apr 9, 2007

Im jealous!! congrats and have fun with it...

Alex_B · Apr 10, 2007

congratulations and welcome to the club

darich · Apr 10, 2007

YAY .....another 5D user!!!

I shot a wedding with a friend a few months ago with my previous camera, a Canon 20D and my 24-70 f2.8 L lens with flash gun mounted on top.

My right hand was sore for a couple of days after it because of the weight - especially the knuckle of my middle finger - it seemed to take most of the weight because my index finger was "firing"

But the 5D IS heavy with that lens mounted. Never mind....you soon get used to it!!!
Soon when someone hands you a smaller camera to take a photo of them you'll appreciate how good and solid the 5D is!