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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/28/2008 04:03:58 PM · #1

Hi, I've actually been a member for about three months, just haven't been on the forums that much. I thought I'd introduce myself :)

So yes. Hi! I'm Jessie. I'm from Indiana and I'm gonna go to Taylor University in the fall...hey, anyone else from Taylor?? That'd be sweet! Anyways, I'm pretty new to digital photography (not just snapshots)...I'm really bad at exposure, too, lol. I've been lurking around in the forums a bit and from what I've read, you guys have a really awesome community here!! I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

06/28/2008 04:09:36 PM · #2

Welcome Jessie :) and sure you'll have a great time here! just one word of warning, don't speak to Slippy!

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

06/28/2008 04:12:56 PM · #3

We're happy that you are here. Have fun. Learning is ok too, and this is a great place to learn from a lot of good, helpful, people.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

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

06/28/2008 04:32:03 PM · #4

Hi Jesse:)

Welcome to insanity. Life here goes from manic (sorry

Manic) to complete lunacy!

Nobody will ever ignore you if you need help or advice.

Good Luck:)

06/28/2008 04:44:19 PM · #5

Haha, thanks guys!

Sooo....is there anything I should know? Peculiar forum etiquette, anything like that?

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

06/28/2008 04:57:35 PM · #6

rox_rox started the best of threads for new users a while back. It covers a lot of things that will help you understand how to fit in well here. Here is the link:
The Unofficial New User's DPC Guide

06/28/2008 05:53:20 PM · #7

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

rox_rox started the best of threads for new users a while back. It covers a lot of things that will help you understand how to fit in well here. Here is the link:
The Unofficial New User's DPC Guide

That was extremely informative, thanks very much!

O, I forgot to tell about how I started getting into photography...

Well, back around thanksgiving time, my boyfriend started getting really into photography...he's talked about it nonstop for about nine months now. So I figure, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Haha. No, actually, I've always liked photography but have been cursed with horrible cameras...after playing around with his DSLR I decided to get really into things.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

06/28/2008 09:10:24 PM · #8

Thanks for the update about your experience. I see that you had a problem with the Fuji 350. I have used the 360, and now keep an A820 with me at all times. I find the 820 to be excellent for macro and text, good for snapshooting, and noisy in low light. With photos shot in good light, I often have to look at image size or the exif (camera generated photo info file with the photo) to see if the image was shot with my S3Pro, or the 8mp A820. I also have a Vivitar T25, 12meg, but the Fuji beats it by a lot in ease of use and in color quality of the images. Most of the shots in my portfolio were done with the S3 and older Nikon lenses from the 1970's and early 80's.
When you do get a DSLR, you will enjoy the way it gets the shot when you mash the shutter button without the delay.