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    #1

    Took the plunge

    After holiday and a bit of pondering have finally ordered this morning:

    5D3 Body
    300 f4L
    1.4 III Ext

    Really looking forward to getting the kit, it's going to be a steep learning curve as a lot different from existing 60D.
    Last edited by antoeknee; 30-06-2014, 11:09.
    Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/
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    #2
    Re: Took the plunge

    Hope you enjoy it, it's a great camera.
    I look forward to seeing some pictures.
    Andy
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    Canon EOS 5D MarkIV, 11-24mm f4, 24-70mm f2.8 II, 24-105mm f4, 70-200mm f2.8 IS II USM, 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS II USM, 100mm Macro, 50mm f1.4, Speedlite 600EX-RT, Manfrotto tripod
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberdavis/

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      #3
      Re: Took the plunge

      I think you'll find that to be a fabulous set up Ant.
      [ Canon 1DX ] [ 70-200 f2.8 L is II ] [ 300 f4 L is usm ] [ 50 mm f1.8 II ] [ 24-105 f4 L is ] [ Speedlite 430 ] [Yongnuo 568 ex II flash ] [ Yongnuo flash triggers ] [ Cokin P filters] [ Giottos Silk Road GYTL8384 carbon tripod ] [ Photoshop CS5 ] ... Wish list Canon EF 500 mm f/4 L IS USM.

      Some nice gear, but not much idea ... https://www.flickr.com/photos/123175589@N03/

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        #4
        Re: Took the plunge

        I bet you can't wait for the courier to turn up!
        Steve's kit - Canon 6D/EG-D/BG-E13/60D/EF-D/BG-E9/600 EX-RT/17-40L/24-105L/40/100L/70-200L/70-300/2x iii/Sigma 8-16/Yongnuo YN-568EX (x2)/YN560EX II/YN622C-TX/YN622C (x4)

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          #5
          Re: Took the plunge

          Could well be sat behind door waiting!
          Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
          https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/

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            #6
            Re: Took the plunge

            As I'm stopping working in about 6 weeks plan is to be out and about far more and photography has always been an interest of mine.

            So this kit is really an advance on my initial DSLR and plan to do a bit more bird photography.
            Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
            https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/

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              #7
              Re: Took the plunge

              That's quite a jump. Take your time to learn the capabilities of the camera, then the lens etc. It took me several hundred shots and different situations to "bed in".
              See more at www.andyleslie.com and www.facebook.com/AndyLesliePhotography, not to mention https://www.flickr.com/photos/andylesliephotography/

              There's birds in them thar hills!

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                #8
                Re: Took the plunge

                Never mind the camera gear, I'm more jealous of you stopping working in 6 weeks!!

                Seriously, you've ordered a great setup there

                Mike
                www.mstphoto.zenfolio.com

                http://www.flickr.com/photos/27554645@N05/

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                  #9
                  Re: Took the plunge

                  Yep I'm guessing that will be the case. Took me a little while to get fully comfortable with he 60D. The change to digital from film and a long break from 'serious photography' combined to make the process quite intense.

                  Been reading a bit about 5D3 features etc and defo going to need a bit of time to get up to speed. Quite like the idea of the challenge though.
                  Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
                  https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/

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                    #10
                    Re: Took the plunge

                    Originally posted by SamFisher View Post
                    Never mind the camera gear, I'm more jealous of you stopping working in 6 weeks!!

                    Seriously, you've ordered a great setup there

                    Mike
                    Was going to hang on for couple more years but company I work for is getting far to officious with DPWR and job tracking (been there and done that many times).

                    Have really good pension from my ICI days so only expect to be 5-10% worse off than current, despite taking a bit early, which isn't too bad. Feels a bit strange at the moment to think only a short time till I drop out of the grind. Looking forward to being able to say, 'I don't do rush hour!'

                    Have another smaller pension I can take in 2 years and then in 6 years time the state pension. Starting to feel old now.
                    Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
                    https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/

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                      #11
                      Re: Took the plunge

                      I've got 8 years to go until I reach the Mill retirement age but 9 until my govt pension kicks in.
                      Some guys have worked on after 65 but I certainly won't be doing that (with a bit of luck)
                      I keep hoping for a redundancy package before then

                      Mike
                      www.mstphoto.zenfolio.com

                      http://www.flickr.com/photos/27554645@N05/

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                        #12
                        Re: Took the plunge

                        Nice kit. Enjoy it.

                        Tom

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                          #13
                          Re: Took the plunge

                          Enjoy the kit Ant. Well done.
                          Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                          www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                          North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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                            #14
                            Re: Took the plunge

                            Originally posted by SamFisher View Post
                            I've got 8 years to go until I reach the Mill retirement age but 9 until my govt pension kicks in.
                            Some guys have worked on after 65 but I certainly won't be doing that (with a bit of luck)
                            I keep hoping for a redundancy package before then

                            Mike
                            Had hoped to be made redundant (again) but no luck. Consider myself lucky as of generation where company pensions were quite good and ICI had one of the best.

                            Don't envy younger people as looks like they will be working till 70+
                            Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
                            https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/

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                              #15
                              Re: Took the plunge

                              Congratulations!
                              Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 135mm F/2 L, EF 16-35mm F/4 L, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8
                              http://www.aveyardphotography.co.uk
                              https://www.flickr.com/photos/aveyardphotography
                              https://www.facebook.com/AveyardPhotography

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