Well I broke down and bought one...

[TonyHuntimer]

I've been wanting to upgrade my camera since I ran over my Sony 3 years ago.

Today I did the deed. I bought a new Canon 5D. It's awesome! I bought it as an investment because I've had a couple of freelance photo sessions. My Sony showed its limitations. Now I will only have skill limitations.

This camera is crazy. I have a lot of learning to do.

Here is a quick pic with my wide angle lens. I also included a zoom in on the hose clamp in the shot to show the resolution when the image is blown up.
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And that's not even at the highest resolution setting on the camera. I think I can probably make posters from my images.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[TUBED]

Tony,
Take some detailed pictures of your Meziere water pump and yes I bought your book but it still doesn't show how the pump is mounted.
Nice camera and ride.
Gerald

[Larry Callahan]

Very cool Tony! I'm in the market for a camera too. I'd like to get one before our Pigeon Forge event. I'll have to keep in touch to see how you like it in a month. I bought a wide angle lens last week for my old 2mp camera and it works nice but, the camera is very limited.

[Larry Callahan]

Oh wow! I just went and read up on it. I didn't know anyone made a 12+ mega p camera.

[Steve68]

Good Larry, you can take some wheelie pics of the Nova!!!

[Samckitt]

Wow a 5D, you did move up in the world. I have a 10D & a 30D. With a couple of "L" lenses. I do wedding photography on the side. I wanted a 1D Mark II N, but couldn't justify $4k yet.

Scot

[TonyHuntimer]

I did all the research and decided to invest in the full-frame SLR as my first REAL camera.

It was a tough purchase. If I wasn't getting money from writing books (and doing the photography for them) and from taking photos for other writers, I would probably never spent the money. I bought one L lens and a Tamron wide angle. For now I'll be able to borrow all the rest of my lenses from my father in-law.

I never really knew photography was so expensive. :hammer:

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[neki67]

The perfect opportunity to update your site . . . . . . ;-)

[Samckitt]

Which L lens did you get? I have a 24-70 2.8 & a 70-210 2.8 IS, I also have a 24-135 IS (first lens), the 10D with grip, 30D with grip, 550 & 580 flash. Now I need to sell some pictures.....

Scot

[TonyHuntimer]

Which L lens did you get? I have a 24-70 2.8 & a 70-210 2.8 IS, I also have a 24-135 IS (first lens), the 10D with grip, 30D with grip, 550 & 580 flash. Now I need to sell some pictures.....

Scot

Hey Scott,

I got the 24-70 2.8 L lens. I'm happy with it's versatility. It shoots in lower light really well. :)

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[Samckitt]

I started with the 28-135 3.5-5.6, but I love the 24-70 one even though it doesn't have the zoom as the other.