Work has slowed down quite a bit.  Everytime it's slow I start surfing.  Inevitably I'll log into some photography forums and see all the new/old "toys" everyone raves about.

So far I've wanted to buy:

-580ex.  It's time for me to learn proper flash techniques.

-S90 - So I'll ALWAYS have a camera with me!  But then I'm so picky about lenses I doubt I'll like this one much. I'd much rather get another great DSLR so I can toss the old canon 20D in the trunk.  Or maybe buy a used 40D and toss it in the trunk? LOL!

-5D mark II - See above.  If I were to buy S90 or a used 40D, i might as well fork out some more for the latest and greatest right? Then I can use 20D as my daily camera.  But then it's a lot of $$$.

-tons of lenses - enough said

-Hoya UV filter - My hubby's Hoya Skylight and Tiffen Sky drive me berserk.  Canon is already warm, so i have no idea why he wants his everyday filter tinted.

-CP and polarized filters - I especially want to get a polarized filter so I can experience with super duper long exposure!

^^^ Bleh, but of course there's no way I can get all of them.  Which one do you think I should buy first?

I'm the same way!

I need to win the lottery, lol

If you want to experiment with long exposures, you need a neutral density filter more than a polarized filter.

Ooooh that's right!  I always get confused with polarizer and ND filter.  I guess CP is in the family of polarized filters right? LOL!

Get the flash first..

Oh hi memoirestudio!  I was just thinking I should ping you about this board.

I think you're right. It doesn't matter how many cameras I'll get, I can always use a flash.  But it'll open another BIG chapter in my photography journey. I'm a little worried that it'll distract me from honing my basic camera skills, like composition and natural lighting.

Hi Tammy!!

Hi!!!..

Unfortunately don't have much time these days to hang around PW as much as before, but stumbled upon this group today :)

5D mark II = super expensive . . . it's on my wish list.

get the flash especially if you shoot indoors.  my wish list...24-70 L

Update-

I've got 580EX II and been playing with it over the thanksgiving break.  It's great as in life chaning great! I love it!  No longer am I restrcted to natural lighting.  I can change whatever aperture and shutter speed that I want.

I changed my mind about 5D Mk ii.  I'm gonna get 7D, for its ability to shoot 60P and 24P video, 19 focus points, and with the money I save I can get another lens.