[StudioJ]

Well the insurance has started coming through, they're like banks I'm sure they hold onto their money as long as possible so they can play the short term money market.

I had a bit less than I expected to get, the company quoted and gave a good price for what was listed but when I went to buy other stuff they wouldn't give me the same discount but I did push them down a bit. I was tempted to go back to the insurance company but I can't wait another couple of weeks.

I picked up a 30d, 17-85, 2 x 580ex's, new storage (Sandisk Extreme III's, very impressed so far, only used Ultra II's before) battery grip yada yada

Had to order what I wanted. I was going to go for a 5d but changed my mind and I'm going to go for a 1d MkII N I find the amount of frames and AF speed will be of benefit.

I also passed on the 24-105 for the moment as a sacrifice to get what I wanted plus I haven't been overly worried by what I've read about it.

[EnglishBob]

Don't know why Insurance companies always try to stiff people that have paid them their premiums in good faith etc. Congrats on the new toys

[StudioJ]

Sorry I ran out of time earlier. When I went into get my gear I went outside and played with the 24-105 in the dim light and then took the 17-85 outside. Without a doubt the 24-105 is a superior lens but I couldn't justify it to myself at this time. The AF on the 17-85 is brilliant, I had doubts about how well it would work in low light but I couldn't see any difference between it and the 24-105. Colour, contrast and sharpness were a different matter.

[Russt]

good to hear your starting to get your kit back SJ..........must feel good to have a camera back. 1d MkII way to go :o

[Wedding Shooter]

Hi Jamie,

Sounds good - what lens/lenses are you planning for the pro body?

Sorry to hear about the shop/insurance company mucking you around.

[byrt_001]

hi

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[Petographer]

Good to see you're getting things back in order J. You gotta admit though, shopping is fun.

[adam]

yay! gear gear gear!

[shuttertalk]

Coool! What other lenses are you going to get?

[Kombisaurus]

Sounds great Jamie,

When I bought my 30D I was considering holding off for either a 5D and 1D Mk2N... and given the choice I think I'd make the same decision as you too. I'd love a 1DMk2N. Unfortunately I just can't justify that kind of outlay on a camera body at the moment considering the (absense of) income my photography generates.

I hope you're as happy with your 30D as I am with mine.

Is there really a noticable speed difference between the SanDisk Ultra II's and Extreme III's on the 30D?
I use an Ultra II (which I'm quite happy with), and while I know the Extreme III's are faster, I didn't think it would be really noticable.