For me....its an (entry level) DSLR! Since I don't have any lenses, I am NOT locked into any specific brand per say, but since I own a Canon Prosumer (G6), I am leaning in that direction (most likely a Rebel XT), since I think the learning curve will be a bit easier regarding common menus and operation. (But I'm still doing my research!) Nikon, Olympus, Pentax and Konica-Minolta all offer cams of this type and each has their strength and weaknesses! I've read and reread all the reviews and specs (can you say information OVERLOAD), which can guide you only so far. User s can offer their perspective too, but until you have the camera "in hand" and try it out for yourself, you really can't make a decision as to what the best "fit" for you is! So THATS what I've been doing, every chance I get...most of the big electronic superstores and camera shops have each model on display, so you can try'em out a bit. Hopefully, I will reach my final decision...SOOON!

I got the camera last spring..now, what next? I have spent too much it seems already in the meantime..maybe some filters..or a..or a..who knows. Best wishes on your choice of camera and Santy might be good to you!

The Canon 28-300mm f3.5-f5.6 L IS USM lens!! A pro lens and VERY expensive but hey! ;) It will be in December for sure but for Christmas? We don't celebrate Christmas so it doens't mean much to me but since I should have the lens in December, it's Christmas to most of u so...yea...here it is! ;) Good luck with ur search Joe! ;)

All that is on my list is a Nikon D200 and 2 lenses, 500mm and 1000mm F4 or better. I have a feeling they will be on my list for a LONG time too. Magick Michael

LOOOOOOOL!!!!! What I wish santa bringing me 4 x-maspresent :) well...if I just have to wish :D :D :D Canon 5D with EF500 lence :) PUSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Santa... last Year I asked to be be just like Cynlee... and also have a big Zooooooooooooom. Well, Father Christmas...I don't think You understood Me properly...so...this Year I just want a new Bike.

Giggles at Tedz Hmmmm tough question because whatever I don't get I will purchase anyway! :) A nice micro/macro lens for my cam or maybe walk on the wild side for a fisheye lens... a couple Cokin filters... a macro light ring... a light tent for studio work... maybe a bigger bag to carry it all in? LOL! Dunno really hadn't thought too much about it until I saw this thread... probably will wind up with more jewlery though because even when asked I have a hard time asking for anything! :) Brenda :)

LOLOL Brian.. careful what you ask for.. hey let me out of the latern.. saaaaaaaaaaanta!!!

ps.. a new PC to put the photos on.. :P

Ted!!!!! what you like........... Anyway, my Christmas pressie came yesterday from Santa (AKA Irene, wife to be in 14 days....Lucky me..). A new STURDY tripod with quick release ball grip. What a piece of kit this is. If any of your saw my last gallery entry, you will know why I need this, plus a cable release trigger, in the post as we speak. As for the rest of the Xmas list, well that will have to wait. Steve

Hmmm.I hadn't thought about it but I know I want a light box.I'm sick of trying to work around not having one. Of course I want a better cam,but I'll buy that for myself when I feel I deserve it. LOL @ Tedz. Steve...You're getting married in 2 weeks? That's wonderful!!!Good luck to you both!

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Oh, I got my belated b'day pressie approximately 2 weeks ago (Canon 20D). So, hubby mentioned nogal yesterday that there's no Xmas pressies waiting for me. Surprise, surprise! I want a 100m macro lens and Santa just have to produce, or what am I saying? innocent face giggle

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lol...you guys are crazy...hehe My Nikon is not even 2y old yet, but I'd love a new camera. Not sure what brand or model though...and I know my Baby so well today that I'd hate to start of with some new gear. But it would be cool, ya know ;)

"Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to."

grabs pen and starts writing a letter to Santa "Croxie wants a new cam please? And I want that 100m macro lens, and ermmm... scrolls up to read again Margana wants a light box thingy and a new cam of course, and ermmm... scrolls up again Oh! Santa, don't you think it a bit unfair that you gave Steven his Xmas pressie already? It's still a month from Xmas!" Ok ok, I'm getting into that bla mode like Zacko always do giggle dux I'm off to my Xmas function. You guys have a fantastic weekend and capture away!!! Zellie :0))

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I want something cool.

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Hm I'll wish for all the things you see in this guys second smaller studio :O Can't wait till he posts a pic of his main studio !!!!!

And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
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ROFALMAO!!!!!!!!

Me? no money for a camera or accessories, need a microwave... Hey a girl's gotta eat!!!

But If I had my way it would but only one step up from my FZ5 to a new FZ30 with manual focus. Not looking at lens and stuff like that yet... I'm still learning were the power button is :D But that's like 2 years away tear - please excuse me I've gotta go and ... sell myself...

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LOL @ Modesty!..AWWWWW, just wish I WAS SANTA...but sadly, I aint!...nothing wanted in the way of cam equip...!..no surprises there!!!

today i bought a f10 to make night shots( stupid thing was they couldnt deliver a second battery??), xmass is to far away. i was thingking of getting a 9500 too but the colors seem flat. so i stick with my 602 for tele and macro. also bought trainz 2006 reminds me of my youth when i played for hours with my marklin set.

for some free stuff i made
and for almost daily fotos

Re-thinking it all...yes, I do want something. First, my recalled Nikon battery replaced...then a ring flash for macro shots. Maybe we could all contribute to one deserving member and send letters to St. Nick! Tedz has a genie in a bottle but that won't last...hummm...then who knows. Macro ring flash...that is it. And the time and place to try the studio stobe I have which has been here 3 mons and not used in a real way yet!!! Equipment doesn't help much when not in use! Time for that would be nice..hear this Santa? I have been a very good person this year! LOL

I can't decide ....a new Nikon body or a 500 zoom. (I heard they are coming out with a D70 up one model) But really want a printer that will do large images.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

Doug, In the UK Nikon are releasing a new Nikon D200, 10mp, is that the one?

Santa says I've been bad...so...there's no sense in me making a list...LOL! @dBgrafix...yes, it's a D200 with 10mp, available in early December. You may also want to have a peek at the new 18-200 VR lens that's coming out...about $900 CAN.

In youth, we learn....with age, we understand.

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db, THis is the link that a certain moody moderator sent me about the D200... MM

A Macro prime lens A MAcro zoom lens A new girlfriend/model A change of scenery A 1D MKII A Epson Rd1 rangerfinder and a bag of leica M lenses A Metz CL45-1 off camera flash A Woman in stockings. A Happy and peaceful,fruitful new year for everyone.

lol john i hope everyone gets what they want even if they've been bad or good.. ...such wishful thinking.. ya hear that Santa??? & please remember my state-of-art new PC this 40GB 3.5 yr old is doing it's best to keep up but well.. mmmmm gives her PC a kiss XX (in case it's reading this)

LOL.. uhhh errr.. thank you.. i think.. i'll manage :] how bout i just stop shaving.. (in my most gruffest & deepest voice) manly hugz

HI Tedz thanks for the offer, but way too hairy for me, anyway youre the wrong shape you should go out where you are flat very generous but i think i will pass ROFLMAO.

ROTFLMAO!!!! You guys are SUCH NUTS!!!! HAHAHA!!! Well...i wouldnt wanna enter my so called "Bla-mode"...pffft...not the first time someone calls it that...sigh...sooooooooo im gonna be brief...no i dont want briefs...i always get them anyway...ugh. No this year i want me a Canon 20D (i would prefer the 5D but im well aware that Santa is on a tight budget this year so im settling for less) and a plane-ticket to either Hawaii or Scotland. Will probably have to settle for the latter though...oooooops...i see where this is going...BLA BLA BLA BLA...better see if there are any other threads out there that needs my attention.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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In addition to my wishing-list i would like to add...NO MORE PHOTOS LIKE THAT DEAR TEDZ!!!! JEEEEEEEEEZ!!!!

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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So it looks like all DSLR's...just upped Santa's budget!!!!!!

I got an early present ... My first filter - a circular polarising :D

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Youre gonna love that one Vera. #:O)

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Some ....er.... interesting posts here. :) Neat to hear what everyone wants, even if it is too much info in some cases, haahhah. I of course would want an nice high end DSLR (ala Jim) with awsome lenses and a new tripod to shoot smooth as silk photos. Alas, I will have to deal with pixel noise (ala Brian's legs) for a while yet. I'd be happy with a new camera bag to tell you the truth. Something sturdy, easy acess, that isn't too big, but can hold and protect all my stuff. :)

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Good luck with that one TP!!!

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nah I just want PeeWee05 then I would be happy, thanks for the offer Tedz, but way to hairy even after a back,sack and crack wax, but never mind, will keep you in mind if i ever get that desparate. ROFLMAO. Just treated myself to a Canon 60mm Macro Prime Lens, cos no one buys me anything sniff sniff, my birthday even gets forgotten sniff Merry Xmas all, now where was that turkey, hmmmmmm

John, when is your b'day anyway? Tell us all, so we won't forget it again, mmm? :0))

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1st of july

Grabs pen and make a note in diary Ok, what do you want for your b'day next year? For sure not a capture of flowers... Maybe a capture of a car? giggle Make a note everyone! Next year we're going to make his b'day very special, right?

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A women in stockings would be better ROFLMAO

Ill go for a women without stockings if ya dont mind.

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LMAO!!!Oh my what happened to this thread???It was all serious the last time I saw it. Okay I revise my wish.I would also like a DSLR!!!And a few lenses wouldn't hurt,either! LOL NOT touching all the other stuff mentioned here! ;^)

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana we all went mental

Evidently,lol. Well I suppose stockings could be considered photographic equipment,too... ;^)

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana MOst definitely ROFL LOl

ROFLMAO Nutters! I'll see what I can do bout your b'day wish John. As for you Andreas... No comment grin

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J you'll be getting something in the post soon but it won't be me... Apparently that's human trafficing!

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LMAO! Looks like either John010766 is getting a belated birthday present or Andreas is getting more than briefs this year for Xmas!!! ;^P

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

ohhhhh what is it V something saucy I hope????? ROFLMAO i need new underwear been having to use a hammer to bend mine, and I fell donwstairs and broke my pyjamas the other day No seriously, Peace, Happiness, to everyone