Did you upgrade because of DPC? - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

04/08/2005 08:49:43 AM · #1

My one year anniversary on DPC is approaching and I was prompted to pause and reflect over the last year (took about 1.5 seconds):

When I started here, I was the happy owner of a Nikon Coolpix 4500 and thought I'd never need another digital camera. After a few months kicking around here, talkin' to you folks, I caught DSLR fever and in September, upgraded to a Canon 10D.

(Of course, now I know I'm happy and will certainly never need a new camera. Lenses, of course, are another matter...)

So, who's dropped big bucks on new equipment since joining this site? How many of you can directly tie your habit and obsession to the addiction-happy culture we've fostered here.

Step up folks, "My name is (state name), and I bought a (state camera) mostly because of my membership in DPC..."

eqsite

Nikon D7100

04/08/2005 08:55:17 AM · #2

I actually DPC'd because I upgraded :) I got this snazzy new DSLR and said "s*#t, I have a lot to learn!" Of course now I'm drooling over what new lenses I need. Thanks a lot DPC!!!

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/08/2005 08:57:46 AM · #3

Both. I found DPC because I upgraded (a Google search for problem with the Digital Rebel), then upgraded because I found DPC (lenses, backpack, filters...). Membership costs a lot more than #*&@ $25!

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

04/08/2005 08:58:46 AM · #4

Originally posted by strangeghost:

"My name is James(Daddy), and I bought a Canon Powershot S1 IS mostly because of my membership in DPC..."

Now everyone has convinced me to buy a DSLR. Which I plan on buying sometime around October.

Thanks guys. I'm spending my life savings. :)

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/08/2005 09:04:18 AM · #5

I'd always shot SLR with film, but first bought a digital P&S (Nikon 995) that I had a great but frustrating time with. I missed the flexibility and responsiveness of a SLR, and the image quality of the 3.2Mpx Nikon was OK but not spectacular.
I knew I would upgrade to a DSLR, and DPC definitely gave me the "kick" to do so earlier than I would have otherwise. Since upgrading, I've put more cash into building a system than I ever have put into camera equipment before, LOL. But I can honestly say that I really use the equiment to its capability (I don't invest in a lens or ccessory unless I know I have a real use for it).
Many thanks to DPC for making me a much better photographer, and helping to reignite my love of the art. And many thanks to the DPC community, which feels like "home" on the 'net.

Message edited by author 2005-04-08 10:29:48.

Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D

04/08/2005 09:05:54 AM · #6

Originally posted by rex07734:

Thanks guys. I'm spending my life savings. :)

"Investing," James, "Investing." Terminology is everything. ;-)

zarniwoop

Nikon D50

04/08/2005 09:08:20 AM · #7

Nah, I found DPC while I was looking for a new camera.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

04/08/2005 09:09:36 AM · #8

Originally posted by scalvert:

Both. I found DPC because I upgraded (a Google search for problem with the Digital Rebel), then upgraded because I found DPC (lenses, backpack, filters...). Membership costs a lot more than #*&@ $25!

I should have titled the thread "The True Cost of Membership." Maybe the admins should add a disclaimer??

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

04/08/2005 09:09:59 AM · #9

I found DPC while looking for what's out there when I was thinking about getting back into photography. I think I got the camera a few days after I registered here. This is actually the first camera I paid for. I have a Nikon FE-10 that a friend of mine gave me as a present. I have always used other people's cameras before - different makes and models. It's nice to have friends with all sorts of photography equipment.

p3wiz

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/08/2005 09:12:49 AM · #10

Originally posted by strangeghost:

Originally posted by scalvert:
Both. I found DPC because I upgraded (a Google search for problem with the Digital Rebel), then upgraded because I found DPC (lenses, backpack, filters...). Membership costs a lot more than #*&@ $25!

I should have titled the thread "The True Cost of Membership." Maybe the admins should add a disclaimer??

If not a disclaimer, a guide for discussing the NEED for equipment with our spouse and why it is a good investment.

Neuferland

Google Pixel 2

04/08/2005 09:20:32 AM · #11

I was directed here by the evil Miss M (Barb!) and immediately addicted. I had won my very first digital camera, upgraded to the next before joining but since joining have been looking and thinking and slowly moving up the line towards a DSLR. But that is a few years down the road, I want to be completely ready for it when the times comes to go that route and be able to use the camera to it's fullest capabilities. I just finally got a camera I can add an extra flash too, now to find the flash for my Olympus c-5000 that doesn't cost me more than the camera did! ;)

Deannda

gloda

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/08/2005 09:23:20 AM · #12

Before I joined DPC I didn't even know what an aperture was and wondered if ISO was a song by Jay-Z. I was perfectly fine with my IXUS400. Then I started messing around with my fathers G2 and now I'm going for a RebelXT in summer. Hm...no money for membership left :)

Prof_Fate

04/08/2005 09:24:40 AM · #13

I don't recall how i found DPC, but after upgrading froma 1mp p&s to a Fuji S602 I found this place and eventually moved up to a 300D. (can't blame DPC for that, it was what i wanted when i got the Fuji).

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/08/2005 09:28:08 AM · #14

I started on the site with a Canon A40 and had intentions of buying a DSLR anyhow as the lack of control frustrated me, but DPC was integral in helping me make my initial purchasing decision of the drebel.

Subsequent lens purchases have been informed by DPC and fredmiranda.com...

tazza

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

04/08/2005 09:28:20 AM · #15

When I get my 350D, it'll be entirely because of DPC! Not complaining though, I love this site

Message edited by author 2005-04-08 09:30:25.

Shannon

Nikon Coolpix 5700

04/08/2005 09:34:22 AM · #16

I originally had a small hp photosmart 612 that my mom had given me when she upgraded herself, Then I found this site and started participating in the challenges and soon found myself upgrading to my Nikon Coolpix 5700, which is fine for me for now but would someday like to upgrade to a DSLR as well.

BobsterLobster

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

04/08/2005 09:42:05 AM · #17

There's no way my photography would have improved as much as it has without DPC, and without that I wouldn't have upgraded twice in the last year!

jeffzoet

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

04/08/2005 09:44:12 AM · #18

Well, it looks like this site inspired everyone to buy new cameras and lenses. I already had my Canon 300D for about 9 months when I joined. I wasn't using it to it's potential, and wanted something to give me the kick in the ass that I needed to make it a real addiction.

My obsession lately has been studio lighting. I never heard the words "Alien Bees" before, and now I think my girlfriend almost wishes I hadn't. This site has pushed me to try different types of photography that I haven't considered before. I thank you DPC, but my wallet doesn't.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

04/08/2005 09:50:18 AM · #19

Originally posted by strangeghost:

Originally posted by rex07734:

Thanks guys. I'm spending my life savings. :)

"Investing," James, "Investing." Terminology is everything. ;-)

You are right "investing" Now to convince my wife???

ReallyColorBlind

Canon EOS-70D

04/08/2005 09:52:09 AM · #20

I found this place after I upgraded. I was never very good with film, then I got into digital. I missed the interchangeability of lenses. I saved for 4 1/2 years to get my first DSLR, and I think it was worth the wait. Now I want to learn how to use it.

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

04/08/2005 10:17:47 AM · #21

DPC is the reason why I am addicted to photography and they did help with me wanting my DSLR, but I decided to buy the camera to better myself for me. :-)) This place rocks!

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

04/08/2005 10:23:42 AM · #22

I actually upgraded to a DSLR since I used to shoot lots of film with an SLR before and missed it tremedously. I also wanted a camera that would not give me any shutter lag. I will be keeping my 300D for a while now. Focussing on buying good lenses for the time being. Will upgrade body once 20D or 350XT goes down in price.

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

04/08/2005 10:45:27 AM · #23

My one-year anniversary as a paid member is next week...and I can't even BEGIN to tell you how much this site has changed several aspects of my life. A year ago, I had a fairly new Sony DSC-P32 camera...and was absolutely thrilled to have it. I lived in a world that had never heard the acronyms such as dSLR, ISO, PS... and I didn't know an fstop from a hole in the ground. After I started participating in challenges and reading the forums, I began to see that what I had was extremely limiting...so I got the upgrade fever. By the end of May, I had a new Kodak DX-6490. Content in the world of a better P&S, I rocked along...until Santa paid me a visit with a 300D. Well, of course, I was absolutely thrilled and thought, "Wow...it can't get any better than this!" Then those Canon wizards announced the arrival of the XT...so naturally I thought "OMG it does get better than this!!!" So that's when I took the 300D back to anticipate the arrival of the XT. Well, that drama of course is still continuing, so in the meantime, I've bought a 10D. And you know what? I think I'll stick with it instead. I know that it can get better than that, but I'm not sure I really need "more power." ;) I'm quite content, except that my lens collection is lacking and I sure do need a couple more to make me REALLY happy. LOL

So, four cameras, three lenses, three filters, 2 memory sticks, 2 SD cards, 3 CF cards, 2 hand-me-down camera bags, a new lowepro microtrekker, a sensor swipe, pec pads, lens cloth, lens pen, 3 extra batteries, a zoo membership, a few DPC GTG outings, and a partridge in a pear tree later, yeah...I guess you could say this site caused me to upgrade. And I wouldn't have it any other way!!!!