A couple of pics after some gear purchase..

[BillM]

Picked up a Canon Rebel XS, Canon 70-200 f4/L non-is telephoto, EF 50mm F1.8 II (nifty fifty) and some other random stuff (bags, tripod etc)... Here are a few of the better pics (I think) I've taken... Definitely addicting!

 

Dragonfly in the woods. by lnxguycsi, on Flickr

 

Barrie countryside sunset by lnxguycsi, on Flickr

 

Bald eagle by lnxguycsi, on Flickr

 

And a nice resident I picked up right before the close..

 

Upper Credit brownie by lnxguycsi, on Flickr

[Swan_Dive]

Those are some awsome pictures! I keep hearing and seeing pictures from all these new and awsome cameras and it's making me want to save up and buy my own! Awsome pics

[asdve23rveavwa]

Awesome shots, Bill!!

[MJL]

Beautiful pics Bill...That pic with the eagle is stunning. The 70-200 L looks like it may find its way into my kit bag in the future. Were you using a tripod for that shot?

[centerpinFTW]

Amazing shots..

[BillM]

Beautiful pics Bill...That pic with the eagle is stunning. The 70-200 L looks like it may find its way into my kit bag in the future. Were you using a tripod for that shot?

 

Thanks Mike. No tripod and manual focusing

[tb4me]

very nice..Image stabilization is the coolest invention since sliced bread! Good photo's!

[BillM]

very nice..Image stabilization is the coolest invention since sliced bread! Good photo's!

 

All those photos except the fish were taken with a non-IS lens

[frozen-fire]

That L glass sure produces some sweet shots!

 

Did you get the lens used?

[danc]

Nice job Bill. Keep them coming..

[kickingfrog]

Feel free to add a shot of the gear to.

[BillM]

That L glass sure produces some sweet shots!

 

Did you get the lens used?

 

Nope, bought it new along with a 4 year replacement warranty.. Best thing about L glass is you don't take to much of a hit when selling it. It really holds its value.

[johnnyb]

very nice pics...but....that brown came from the upper credit?! NICE Always hear about 'em like that....but never seen one up close...yet...

[BillM]

very nice pics...but....that brown came from the upper credit?! NICE Always hear about 'em like that....but never seen one up close...yet...

 

Yup, Upper Credit it was, on the 4wt!

[frozen-fire]

Nope, bought it new along with a 4 year replacement warranty.. Best thing about L glass is you don't take to much of a hit when selling it. It really holds its value.

 

Yeah...they really do hold their value.

 

Isn't it a pain to carry around on the rivers though?

 

I stick my Canon T2i in my waders and for the most part, only have the nifty fifty on. Compact and doesn't feel uncomfortable on the river.

[BillM]

My DSLR hasn't made a river trip yet (Sans the small water like the Upper Credit).. I just don't trust myself, lol. I've ordered up a AquaPac so I can at least bring along the body with the nifty fifty and kit lens and keep it completely dry. No way the L lens will fit into the waterproof casing, but that's ok, it should be great for fish pics!

[MJL]

My DSLR hasn't made a river trip yet (Sans the small water like the Upper Credit).. I just don't trust myself, lol. I've ordered up a AquaPac so I can at least bring along the body with the nifty fifty and kit lens and keep it completely dry. No way the L lens will fit into the waterproof casing, but that's ok, it should be great for fish pics!

 

If you’re going the aquapac route, I’m definitely interested in seeing the results. Especially for the price. Currently thinking of getting a waterproof bag/case from EWA Marine - Vistek sells them in Canada but for way more than B&H in the states (I'm hoping UPS doesn't ship it). Pricey things but the results seem quite impressive for a ‘ziplock’ bag.

 

I usually dunk 1-2 cameras per season...Even destroyed an Olympus waterproof/shockproof one

[BillM]

Mike, I'm impressed you destroyed the Olympus, lol. I just got the Aquapac today, will be taking it on it's maiden voyage this weekend... I'll post up some pics when I get a chance!