Double newsflash
For those who are interested (apparently you! Otherwise you wouldn’t have read this journal) two news items I’d like to share with you:
First, and maybe most important: I’ve bought a new camera! Didn’t expect that? Neither did I… at least not this soon. I was very interested in the Sony A700 after the firmware 4.0 release. And since I was granted an extra bonus (I didn’t see that one coming, but my management team did ;-) ), I decided to go for it: credit crunch or not… I’ve spent it on the A700. And what a great camera this is. OK, haven’t really used it yet. Did some shooting in house to test some of the settings. But… (and that’s part two)
... Wednesday I’ll be leaving for a short holiday. Spend some time with my colleagues in Austria. Most of them will go skiing, but one of them and me will go for a hike and take our cameras with us. That’s going to be great fun! After returning next Monday, I hope to put some new work online next week.
Just wanted to share this happy news with you!
Peter
roybarry
Well done you- the A700 is on my wishlist too!
PeterBusser replied
What camera do you use right now? Are you a former Minoltonian, like me?
jchanders
Great news! My congratulations! And have a great trip, bringing home a lot of good shots!
PeterBusser replied
I’ll do the best I can! And sure will enjoy a few these without having to go to work…
Alixzandra
Ohhh Austria! Lovely. Have a wonderful hike or three :D and I’m sure you’ll come back armed with some immense pictures. Break a leg ;) and enjoy the new camera!
PeterBusser replied
Hmm, still hoping to keep all my bones connected as they are right now :-). We’ve got four days to create that One Best Shot. And many more…
roybarry
Peter- I currently use a Sony DSC V3
Before marriage, kids and the wallet emptying spectre of divorce, I used to be a Nikon man- maybe i’ll get back there one day, if the lottery numbers smile on me!
Mistur
Congrads on the new camera! It is a GREAT camera. I just picked up a Nikon D700 myself (I have a serious investment in Nikon glass already) Some of us having to keep the economy going! Looking forward to Austria pics, that will be an amazing trip for you!!
PeterBusser replied
D700… A full-frame, isn’t it? Well done! I used a Dynax 5000, a Konica Minolta and now the Sony A700. Got some glassware and a wonderful flash take make it worth to stick to Minolta heritage at Sony.
Ursula Rodgers
Fantastic Peter! Maybe you’ll put that nice new camera to use when you go to Austria…? Have a great time, and looking forward to seeing your shots!!
PeterBusser replied
One things for sure: the new camera will be THE camera to use those days…
Rachel Davison
Congrats on the new camera! Have a great trip, look forward to seeing the images you make.
PeterBusser replied
Thank you! Don’t put too much pressure on me ;-)
Nancy Polanski
I can’t wait to see some awesome shots from your trip! Have a wonderful time!
PeterBusser replied
It’s a crazy last day before a few days off… But there’s always time to read your kind comment! Thanks!
Johanne Brunet
Great news Peter! Congrats on the extra bonus (those are usually very well deserved, especially in difficult times like these). Have a great trip and loads of fun with your new camera. I can’t wait to see all the new shots you’ll come back with. Take care and have fun!
PeterBusser replied
Yesterday I received the official letter, signed by the Managing Partner en HR Director. It was incredible what they wrote about me… Apparently, I did a good job. And my new camera is the best way to enjoy the result, celebrate the achievement and know that I deserved it. Such a strange but wonderful feeling… Thank you for your kind words!