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  Well on that note, I just ordered this:   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009XVCZ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00009XVCZ&linkCode=as2&tag=55602-20   Cannot wait!

This. I think I've made the decision to ensure that all future lenses I purchase are compatible with full frame cameras. I've been reading a lot of this guy's reviews:   http://kenrockwell.com/canon/comparisons/50mm-lenses.htm   He reviews the 2.5 Macro quite remarkably over the 1.4, noting that the 2.5 is sharper at all apertures (well, except for anything over 2.5;)

  So it sounds like you have quite a few different lenses. I have:   18-55 IS II 55-250 IS II   I have a budget of about $200-$300. I have been wanting the 50mm 1.4 for a while, but it is also money that I could spend on a different lens. I really think I am wanting to get into prime lenses. Like I've said, I had the 50mm 1.8 but sold it in the package. Any prime lenses that I should checkout? I also have always wanted a macro lens as well, but haven't got around to spending the $500 or more that it would take. Primarily I use my camera for the following:   Still Life Family Events Portraits Landscapes/Nightscapes Occasionally Engagement & Wedding for Friends/Family (I want to do this regularly for pay. I am ok with engagement photography but my confidence level is not comfortable with weddings just yet. That is a lot of pressure.   What should I spend my money on?   Edit:Also, been reading about the 50mm 2.5 Macro, it has caught my attention.

  Certainly. I bought the 50mm 1.8 years ago with money was tighter. I threw in a lot of unused accessories when I sold the camera, therefore I have enough for the 1.4. Loved the 1.8 but the 1.4 seems so much better!

Personally, I'm thinking of picking up the 50mm 1.4 lens. I had the 50mm 1.8, but sold it yesterday. I've always heard that the 50mm 1.4 is higher build quality and higher image quality. Input anyone?   It looks like TGO sways toward the Canon side:)

  If you were referring to the $437 deal, I'm 95% sure it's new. What suggests that it is refurbished?

I bought this one this morning (seriously):   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J3V90Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004J3V90Y&linkCode=as2&tag=55602-20   I bought the same camera about a month ago on Amazon for $579. Right now if you purchase that camera, click on the button "Shop now" in this section:     You will get a case and a 32GB Sandisk card for free. You can also get $150 off select lenses on that page, but it depends on which ones are "in stock" by Amazon. I opted for the 55-250mm IS II lens. Also, whatever you purchase on Amazon for select cameras and lenses, 35 days from your purchase they will credit a 2% promotion to your account. Today my total came to $551.99, so I'll get roughly a $12 promotion in 35 days. I can attest that the T3i is a great camera. I've always used Canon and have been very, very satisfied.   Long story on the purchase, but in a nutshell knew someone that didn't want the hassle of buying a camera on the internet and just bought mine:)

Wrong thread.

Mine will arrive Thursday, but knowing Amazon it may be tomorrow!

Professing Surefire nerd myself, but I admit I do wish their offerings for pulsating lights was as good as Streamlight's.    Surefire E2DL Surefire E1B (someday I'll just admit I lost it) Surefire G2 Surefire X300 Ultra (need to pickup another one so I'll have two)   I wish I had a $1000 gift certificate to Surefire, I'd be all set!

  WHAT THE HECK WHERE THEY THINKING?!   WHAT THE HECK? WERE THEY THINKING? NO!   Fixed that for you.

http://gawker.com/girlfriend-playfully-shoots-kills-boyfriend-1477532654?utm_source=recirculation&utm_medium=recirculation&utm_campaign=fridayAM   Sadly, there are too many people in this world who do not have any respect for firearms for firearm safety.

Almost as bad as all of these put together: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=omkfit4NK_A Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  I bet they're already a member here and just knew that opening a shop next door to you would guarantee success!

  Price match came back, I can get the Nikon 8498 for $140.38 shipped. That's lower than I have ever seen it. Should I jump on that or does it occasionally go down to $100? I ask that because I recently saw some of the Nikon P-223 scopes for $100.

    I am a little bit confused. Has the boy she was seen leaving on foot from school with been found? 

Perhaps it has already been done, but if not someone needs to trace the route she would take home from school. Look for anything out of the ordinary. Pay attention to everything.   Would there have been any events that she'd have passed by (festivals, parties, etc)?   Would she have taken any alternate routes for any foreseeable reason?

Am I ever going to be able to purchase my Glock 7?

  So, between these two, which would you get and what? Pros and cons of each?   http://www.manventureoutpost.com/products/Nikon-P%252d22-Rimfire-Scope-2%252d7X-32-BDC-150-Matte-1"-Zero-Reset-Turrets-(Interchangeable),-Quick-Focus-Eyepiece,-Bright-Fully-Multicoated-Optics,WP%7B47%7DFP%7B47%7DSP-8499.html?google=1   http://www.manventureoutpost.com/products/Nikon-P%252d22-Rifle-Scope-2%252d7X-32-Nikoplex-Matte-1"-Two-Different-Turrets-Included-%252d-Regular-Velocity-%281200%252d1300%29-and-Hyper-Velocity-%281500%252d1640%29-Zero-Reset-Turrets-%28Interchangeable%29%2C-Quick-Focus-Eyepiece%2C-Bright-Fully-Multicoated-Optics%2CWP%7B47%7DFP%7B47%7DSP-8498.html   On sale for ~$40 off, and I'm going to try and use SWFA to get a 110% pricematch.

Ironic because a buddy of mine persuaded my wife and I to try Doctor Who again. He convinced us to try it a year ago, but my wife couldn't make it 5 minutes into the first episode (the one with the mannequins) of the "first" season. He persuaded us Saturday evening and we watched half of the same episode during lunch today. I think if my wife can make it into a few episodes, we'll be set. I"ve wanted to watch it for a few years now!

[quote name="Runco" post="1071167" timestamp="1385818304"] Seems like I am getting a lot of help! I will keep trying.   I found this place, Grabagun, out of Texas, that has the Eotech 512 for $360.88 +$5.99 shipping, that's $306.87 delivered after the rebate.   Does anyone here ever used that retailer before? [url="http://grabagun.com/eotech-512-tactical-std-aa-bttry.html?gclid=CM-JqJjNjLsCFSEV7AodvmkArw"]http://grabagun.com/eotech-512-tactical-std-aa-bttry.html?gclid=CM-JqJjNjLsCFSEV7AodvmkArw[/url] I have googled "grabagun reviews" and a few message boards popped up, but not to many, 1911forum, springfield xds, and a NY gun forum. I was hoping for more reviews like from AR15forums, Glockforums, or even here.[/quote]   Here it is for $425. More you ask? They offer a 110% price match guarantee. I cannot guarantee it'll work this way, but it should work like this:   [url="http://swfa.com/EOTech-512-Tactical-Holosight-Rev-F-P1603.aspx"]http://swfa.com/EOTech-512-Tactical-Holosight-Rev-F-P1603.aspx[/url] [url="http://swfa.com/PriceMatch.aspx"]http://swfa.com/PriceMatch.aspx[/url]   $425 - $360.88 = $64.12 $64.12 * 110% = $70.53 $425 - $70.53 = $354.46 $354.46 - $60 = [b]$294.46[/b]   Shipping will cause it to be one way or the other a few dollars.   Worth taking a look. SWFA is a very good site. Fill out a price match request and see.

For anyone that was slightly interested in purchasing one, do it today. If you order a Nest on Amazon for $249, you get a $40 Amazon card to go with it!   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GDHYPQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009GDHYPQ&linkCode=as2&tag=tecstu-20    

Just an update....for Black Friday weekend YNAB is $30 and you can still use the above $6 off coupon to bring it to $24. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  So, PM me and we will meet sometime this weekend or tomorrow if you want.

Any update? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk