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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/27/2006 04:04:55 PM · #1

I brought home my first dSLR today!

It's an Olympus E-500.

I'm thrilled with it. I'm going to take my time getting to know what it can do.

I know what an opportunity it is to own fine equipment, and to belong to a community of talented photographers.

I'm determined to work hard to earn the privilege.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/27/2006 04:13:33 PM · #2

That's fantastic Fromac. Congratulations and I look forward to seeing your images.

colorcarnival

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

Olympus 45mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital

12/27/2006 04:16:18 PM · #3

Originally posted by Fromac:

Ooooh let me know what you learn about using this lol. I just got it too and have a LOT to learn - as this is my first type of SLR/DSLR ever.

littlegett

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/27/2006 04:17:21 PM · #4

Congrats on your Evolution... It is an exciting new step.

MAK

Leica CL

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

12/27/2006 04:19:53 PM · #5

You gonna love it. congrats

amandalore

Canon EOS-40D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/27/2006 04:51:44 PM · #6

congrats! what an exciting feeling

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/27/2006 04:57:46 PM · #7

Originally posted by Fromac:

I'm going to take my time getting to know what it can do.

No no no! Set it to Manual, Push buttons, turn knobs, click away, enter challenges, post "Why is this so blurry?", "Am I doing something wrong?" and "Should I just go back to P&S??" threads for a week or so, THEN read the manual. ;-)

Congrats on the new gear - you've assembled an impressive portfolio already - looking forward to seeing what you do now! (no pressure) ;-)

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

12/27/2006 05:00:40 PM · #8

Originally posted by colorcarnival:

Originally posted by Fromac:
I brought home my first dSLR today!

It's an Olympus E-500.

I'm thrilled with it. I'm going to take my time getting to know what it can do.

I know what an opportunity it is to own fine equipment, and to belong to a community of talented photographers.

I'm determined to work hard to earn the privilege.

Ooooh let me know what you learn about using this lol. I just got it too and have a LOT to learn - as this is my first type of SLR/DSLR ever.

Why haven't you changed your camera in your profile...scared!! Too excited?? Get playing with it!

colorcarnival

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

Olympus 45mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital

12/27/2006 05:11:08 PM · #9

Originally posted by sodoff:

Why haven't you changed your camera in your profile...scared!! Too excited?? Get playing with it!

Too lazy.... at least I added it somewhere lol

Get right on that sir! :o)

aliqui

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/27/2006 05:22:19 PM · #10

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

That's what I plan on doing when my D80 gets here.

Enjoy your new toy Fromac!!

12/27/2006 09:07:58 PM · #11

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Congrats on the new gear - you've assembled an impressive portfolio already - looking forward to seeing what you do now! (no pressure) ;-)

That's high praise from someone of your...stature. Thanks.

12/28/2006 05:12:55 PM · #12

I think I got a good deal, too.

I bought the camera (the dual lens kit), with a spare battery, 1 gig CF card and a great bag for less than $1100.00 Cdn.

Even if there are better deals out there...I was thrilled to be able to walk into the store, cash in hand, and walk out twenty minutes later ready to shoot.

I've been playing with it for a few hours now.

As soon as I figure out where the film goes, I'll take some pics.