Kid at Christmas...
I've been saving for well over a year for a new camera. I dump whatever money I make from my side gig into a pot, after I spend what I need to on other things. I have enough.
Of course I have enough when Mercury goes retrograde. I do not make purchases of anything electronic or vehicle related during Merc rx cycles. I have and it hasn't worked out. Even if there is absolutely nothing to it, if it is mere superstition, I feel better about it. I just don't do it.
So, I have this kid at Christmas time going on. Anticipation. Just after Merc went Rx, I went to the amazon page where my camera lives for now, and realized that they'd sold out of the package deal they were offering, which truly does make it a good deal. It comes with an extra battery and a remote control, for less than I could get it at Henry's with only just the camera and lens. Pat is also expecting an Amazon gift card, which I could use, if it comes in time.
Then I went back a few days ago and lo and behold, they had more stock!
Then I went back today and alas, they are out again.
I really really hope they restock by the 10th, because come hell or high waters, I'm ordering it, well, assuming it's there.
I've been trying to make a decision between two models, and I've decided that is the one I really want - it's better built, comes with the extras, and while it's not a full frame, it shoots 10 FPS and what the hell do I take photos of in low light anyway? My macro might improve, but I wouldn't sacrifice fast shooting for macro, especially when my overall performance is definitely go to improve either way I go.
But I can get the 6D from Henry's - so there is no shipping and no waiting. It's more, by close to $300, but I have it if I need to use it. I lose one of my lenses that won't fit, which sucks, but I will still have the T3 and the long lens should I need to use it.
I'm almost at the point where, if it's not restocked by the 10th, that shall be my decision, I just hate how they keep taking them the fuck down and putting them back up. It's like my parents hinting at an amazing gift only to have my hopes dashed, then raised, then dashed.
It's NOT FUCKING FAIR!!
Of course I have enough when Mercury goes retrograde. I do not make purchases of anything electronic or vehicle related during Merc rx cycles. I have and it hasn't worked out. Even if there is absolutely nothing to it, if it is mere superstition, I feel better about it. I just don't do it.
So, I have this kid at Christmas time going on. Anticipation. Just after Merc went Rx, I went to the amazon page where my camera lives for now, and realized that they'd sold out of the package deal they were offering, which truly does make it a good deal. It comes with an extra battery and a remote control, for less than I could get it at Henry's with only just the camera and lens. Pat is also expecting an Amazon gift card, which I could use, if it comes in time.
Then I went back a few days ago and lo and behold, they had more stock!
Then I went back today and alas, they are out again.
I really really hope they restock by the 10th, because come hell or high waters, I'm ordering it, well, assuming it's there.
I've been trying to make a decision between two models, and I've decided that is the one I really want - it's better built, comes with the extras, and while it's not a full frame, it shoots 10 FPS and what the hell do I take photos of in low light anyway? My macro might improve, but I wouldn't sacrifice fast shooting for macro, especially when my overall performance is definitely go to improve either way I go.
But I can get the 6D from Henry's - so there is no shipping and no waiting. It's more, by close to $300, but I have it if I need to use it. I lose one of my lenses that won't fit, which sucks, but I will still have the T3 and the long lens should I need to use it.
I'm almost at the point where, if it's not restocked by the 10th, that shall be my decision, I just hate how they keep taking them the fuck down and putting them back up. It's like my parents hinting at an amazing gift only to have my hopes dashed, then raised, then dashed.
It's NOT FUCKING FAIR!!