Getting my DSC-F828 on Monday!

THE TOOTHTHE TOOTH Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
edited May 5, 2005 in Cameras
This is my first post. I have been lurking for a few days. I can't wait to get my camera. I am very amature, so amature that this is my first camera. So, I'll probably have a lot of questions. But, I am enjoying the pics you all have takenm and the info I;ve read so far.
You can't handle THE TOOTH!!!

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  • marlofmarlof Registered Users Posts: 1,833 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2005
    Nice! Ain't anticipation fun? I'm looking forward to your contributions once you have that camera in your hand. As a 828 owner, I can tell you it's a sweet camera that can really help you dive into the world of photography.
    enjoy being here while getting there
  • USAIRUSAIR Registered Users Posts: 2,646 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2005
    The Tooth
    Congrats on the new camera
    Can't wait to see the photos you can make thumb.gif

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  • Shay StephensShay Stephens Registered Users Posts: 3,165 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2005
    Wow, first camera. My first digital was a little pice of junk. I would have been in heaven if I had the 828! This is a camera you can grow into and learn every aspect of photography with. And many here have it or have used it in the past, so I am sure you will have plenty of support.

    Welcome.
    THE TOOTH wrote:
    This is my first post. I have been lurking for a few days. I can't wait to get my camera. I am very amature, so amature that this is my first camera. So, I'll probably have a lot of questions. But, I am enjoying the pics you all have takenm and the info I;ve read so far.
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  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2005
    What Shay Said...
    Shay Stephens wrote:
    Wow, first camera. My first digital was a little pice of junk. I would have been in heaven if I had the 828! This is a camera you can grow into and learn every aspect of photography with. And many here have it or have used it in the past, so I am sure you will have plenty of support.

    Welcome.

    My first digital was only 1.1 megapixels and that was stretching the marketing spin quite a bit!

    I've had my 828 a year and a half now.
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  • Shay StephensShay Stephens Registered Users Posts: 3,165 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2005
    My first digital was the Kodak DC20. It sported a whopping .18 mp's (494x373) and the image quality was terrible. In fact, check out this review of the camera:

    http://www.islandproduction.com/kodakdc.htm

    Notice how he makes a plea to the camera manufacturers that not everybody has a CD-ROM drive or access to the internet hehehe. Ahhh, that takes me back to the glory days all right hehehe.

    If I had the 828 back then, I would have gone out of my mind with glee mwink.gif
    Dee wrote:
    My first digital was only 1.1 megapixels and that was stretching the marketing spin quite a bit!

    I've had my 828 a year and a half now.
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  • robscomputerrobscomputer Registered Users Posts: 326 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2005
    Congrats on the 828! I really like to pick one up for the IR images. The pictures that Andy have posted are amazing.

    Rob
    Enjoying photography since 1980.
  • THE TOOTHTHE TOOTH Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited May 1, 2005
    Well thanks for all yuor comments. I can't wait to get it. The problem is, the 1g CF card I ordered is on backorder. :cry My friend gave me his 8mb and 16,b sticks to use till I get my card. So I can take a whole 3 or 4 pics at a time. YAY!!! Laughing.gif.
    You can't handle THE TOOTH!!!
  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited May 2, 2005
    THE TOOTH wrote:
    Well thanks for all yuor comments. I can't wait to get it. The problem is, the 1g CF card I ordered is on backorder. :cry My friend gave me his 8mb and 16,b sticks to use till I get my card. So I can take a whole 3 or 4 pics at a time. YAY!!! Laughing.gif.
    Congrats TT clap.gif

    As others point out, this is one hot camera. You're in for some fun now ylsuper.gif

    Although, limited by 16mb cards, you won't even be able to shoot in RAW. Each RAW+jpg file is about 18mb ne_nau.gif Maybe you can find a cheap 512mb CF (around $50), or at the least a 256mb Memory Stick Pro ($40).


    Good luck and welcome to Dgrin

    Steve
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  • THE TOOTHTHE TOOTH Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited May 3, 2005
    Well, I got the camera, and I'm loving it. I just am overwhelmed right now, trying to figure out how to use it. I'm gonna post some pics that I have taken so far.
    You can't handle THE TOOTH!!!
  • marlofmarlof Registered Users Posts: 1,833 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2005
    Great news! I remember when I first got the 828. I couldn't help picking it up, to get the feel of it, and trying to find all settings without looking. This has proven itself helpful for instance when I'm shooting manual, since you'll have to know exactly what button to press to change the aperature setting. I'm looking forward to your pictures!
    enjoy being here while getting there
  • THE TOOTHTHE TOOTH Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited May 5, 2005
    Yeah, I love it. I posted a few of my first attempts at macro the other day. It's in the other cool shots section.
    You can't handle THE TOOTH!!!
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