Mr Secret Plan's secret nonsense thread

JimM · February 13, 2006

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mod edit: I moved all this nonsense from the original FS ad in the flea market to its own thread. Now you can all guess, lecture and preach to Daniel.
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Okay Daniel, what is the "devised plan"? Seems to me you dream about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear.

I would suggest learning with and growing with a camera and its accessories will help you take better pictures.

DoctorIt · February 13, 2006

You really are my protege!!!

I figure I should start using smiley's more now that I've banned you from using them, make it hurt all the more.

Owen · February 13, 2006

He hasn't actually taken any pictures with it, so it should be in good condition...

DanielB · February 13, 2006

Owen wrote:

He hasn't actually taken any pictures with it, so it should be in good condition...

Bob Bell · February 13, 2006

What is your plan? 20D or 1DmkII?

or 350XT with a 35-350 lens.

I hate plans when they are secret and I know they are secret

GraphyFotoz · February 13, 2006

JimM wrote:

Okay Daniel, what is the "devised plan"? Seems to me you dream about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear.

I would suggest learning with and growing with a camera and its accessories will help you take better pictures.

At age 14 He should just be happy to have what he's got!!
95% of kids his age are just happy to have a P&S let alone a DSLR!!
Who cares what everbody else has......it's the person behind the camera that makes the pic not the camera!

Had a huge discussion with Dan in IM......typical teen hast'a either keep up with the crowd or show off!

NOT impressing anyone.....and dang sure at 14 lack experiance!!
Many of us have been in the field for 20yrs or more and still don't reach PRO status and those that did it darn sure wasn't the camera that did it!!
Don't let the digital addiction get the best of ya......buy what you can afford and be happy with it!!

Sorry to be so BLUNT but factual.:uhoh

Listen to your elders that have been around Daniel....you'll learn a lot......it's the MATURE thing to do!!

:NOTE:
I was the one that talked him into going DSLR about 2 months ago and found him this camera on FM to buy.
With Christmas money and money He had saved.....His Dad even kicked a few bux IIRC?
Did I mention this was 2 MONTHS AGO!!

JimM · February 13, 2006

Like I said, he dreams about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear. I will admit, I had the same bug too when I was younger. Good luck Daniel!

I stick with when you learn you equipment well, you get the best shots!

GraphyFotoz · February 13, 2006

JimM wrote:

Like I said, he dreams about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear. I will admit, I had the same bug too when I was younger. Good luck Daniel!

I stick with when you learn you equipment well, you get the best shots!

I didn't start photography till I was about 18 or 19. Started with nothing camera's......and about age 24 went to a Minolta X700 with a Tamron 60-300mm zoom....then to a Canon A1. BUT I had a JOB and was working.
Later on had to dump it cuz film and developing was killing me! (5-8 rolls a week) Min wage job.

Ya work with what you can afford esp when ya hafta earn the $$$ to buy it and pay your important bills!!

Red Bull · February 13, 2006

BIG EDIT!:

Ok, your plan wasn't what I was expecting, but I still think you're crazy...

DanielB · February 13, 2006

GraphyFotoz wrote:

:NOTE:
I was the one that talked him into going DSLR about 2 months ago and found him this camera on FM to buy.
With Christmas money and money He had saved.....His Dad even kicked a few bux IIRC?

yep...

he kicked in 10 bucks for the overnight-shipping of the check

jeff lapoint · February 13, 2006

GraphyFotoz wrote:

At age 14 He should just be happy to have what he's got!!
95% of kids his age are just happy to have a P&S let alone a DSLR!!
Who cares what everbody else has......it's the person behind the camera that makes the pic not the camera!

Had a huge discussion with Dan in IM......typical teen hast'a either keep up with the crowd or show off!

NOT impressing anyone.....and dang sure at 14 lack experiance!!
Many of us have been in the field for 20yrs or more and still don't reach PRO status and those that did it darn sure wasn't the camera that did it!!
Don't let the digital addiction get the best of ya......buy what you can afford and be happy with it!!

Sorry to be so BLUNT but factual.:uhoh

Listen to your elders that have been around Daniel....you'll learn a lot......it's the MATURE thing to do!!

:NOTE:
I was the one that talked him into going DSLR about 2 months ago and found him this camera on FM to buy.
With Christmas money and money He had saved.....His Dad even kicked a few bux IIRC?
Did I mention this was 2 MONTHS AGO!!

Sound advice Graphy, and I'm sure Daniel appreciates it. I'm also very sure you're just looking out for him, but I think PM may be the best place for this debate to take place. We are pretty close to thread hijacking/sale sabotage here guys and regardless of how we feel about his sale, Daniel should be afforded the same rights and courtesy any Dgrinner would show us.

-j

GraphyFotoz · February 13, 2006

jeff lapoint wrote:

Sound advice Graphy, and I'm sure Daniel appreciates it. I'm also very sure you're just looking out for him, but I think PM may be the best place for this debate to take place. We are pretty close to thread hijacking/sale sabotage here guys and regardless of how we feel about his sale, Daniel should be afforded the same rights and courtesy any Dgrinner would show us.

-j

VERY TRUE and maybe immature on my part! :

My apologies for speaking my mind openly.

DanielB · February 13, 2006

hey jeff

thanks for the bump over on FM too

sale still stands guys, trust me on this one. you'll see my logic after the sale.

no, its fine about Graphy. he's cool and i respect his opinion. leave his post in please:):

but lets get back to the purpose of this thread...

DoctorIt · February 13, 2006

all y'all: quit yer yappin' and let Danny sell his camera. this isn't school we're talking about, its a hobby and he can do what he wants. One more peep and I'm coming down with the delete-post button.

DanielB · February 13, 2006

when i came back earlier and saw all the posts I though "Damn... i should have asked for more:cry "

HeldDown · February 14, 2006

Just to chime in: if Dan was 34 years old, nobody would have said anything. Being 14 today isn't like being 14 three decades ago. When I was his age I bought my first computer and was the same way with upgrades -- and sooner than later I was making solid money using it in highschool. If he feels like he wants a 20D, let'm have it -- it's definetely a nice upgrade from the 10D. (Wish I could afford to go up to a 20D!)

Rhuarc · February 14, 2006

Damn. I'm looking to get my first dSLR, and this would be the perfect entry level for me! Lol, unfortunatley my budget can't support that right now, but in 6 or 8 months anybody with a good deal on a (then old) 20D watch out!

DanielB · February 14, 2006

Rhuarc wrote:

Damn. I'm looking to get my first dSLR, and this would be the perfect entry level for me! Lol, unfortunatley my budget can't support that right now, but in 6 or 8 months anybody with a good deal on a (then old) 20D watch out!

oh come now... you know you want too

Rhuarc · February 14, 2006

DanielB wrote:

oh come now... you know you want too

Lol, don't tempt me! I'm ahving trouble paying my rent and bills the way it is! The last thing I need is another $1000 on my credit card to have to deal with! Now, if I can buy it with a no money down, no payments for a year, option, then we can talk! Lol

HeldDown · February 14, 2006

Dan, question:
For someone who has been saying "Wait for FMA" every thirteen seconds for the last few weeks, why didn't you wait a couple weeks for Canon's new bombshell, so the used 20Ds' prices would drop significantly?

DanielB · February 14, 2006

HeldDown wrote:

Dan, question:
For someone who has been saying "Wait for FMA" every thirteen seconds for the last few weeks, why didn't you wait a couple weeks for Canon's new bombshell, so the used 20Ds' prices would drop significantly?

part of my secret plan

shhhh can't tell no one.

P.S- Doc... could we clean some of these out? it might prove distracting to "buyers":D

ginger_55 · February 14, 2006

You all can delete this after I have my say!

Daniel is not 14, he is a photographer.

And some people here sound like a cliche of old, as in "when I was your age".

Also, equipment does matter, and a 14 yr old with a plan that does not involve drugs, etc, well, sounds good to me.

But I repeat, Dan is not 14 yrs old. I have never known anyone like him. He is one for the "ages".

ginger

Oh, and any camera he has had I am sure has been well taken care of. And this one even sounds like a very good deal!!!!

(and my 20D is staying right here, no matter what Canon brings out)

Red Bull · February 14, 2006

ginger_55 wrote:

(and my 20D is staying right here, no matter what Canon brings out)

Same here. My 20D will be staying with me for another year. (at least)

And trust me, Daniel's plan is much different than what you might think.

DoctorIt · February 14, 2006

DanielB wrote:

part of my secret plan

shhhh can't tell no one.

P.S- Doc... could we clean some of these out? it might prove distracting to "buyers":D

change your provocative avatar line and I'm on it.

dragon300zx · February 14, 2006

Andy Jr.

JimM · February 14, 2006

Okay, I will admit, I know his entire secret plan... it is risky, but a very ingenuitive idea! I am impressed Daniel, and I wish you all of the best. Whatever body you end up with, I am sure you'll make great images with!

DavidTO · February 14, 2006

Seems that Mr. Secret Pants can't keep his secret to himself...

dragon300zx · February 14, 2006

Pinky: Gee Brain, what do you want to do tonight?
Brain: Same thing we do every night Pinky, TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!

They're Pinky and The Brain
Yes Pinky and The Brain
One is a genius, the other's insane
They're laboratory mice, their genes have been spliced
They're dinky, they're Pinky and The Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain

Before each night is done, their plan will be unfurled
By the dawning of the sun they'll take over the world
They're Pinky and The Brain
Yes Pinky and The Brain
The Twilight Campaign is easy to explain
They'll prove they're mousy worth, and overthrow the earth
They're dinky, they're Pinky and The Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Narf!

DoctorIt · February 14, 2006

DavidTO wrote:

Seems that Mr. Secret Pants can't keep his secret to himself...

That's cuz he barely knows it himself.

ginger_55 · February 14, 2006

I am going to take back everything nice that I said and declare Daniel to be an immature 14 yr old, since he has told his secret plan to everyone except me!

g

Stormdancing · February 14, 2006

JimM wrote:

Like I said, he dreams about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear.

Are we talking about Daniel or Andy?:D

It's ok to have dreams.
The smart thing to do is have dreams, but make sure they are realistic and reasonable. Listen to what experienced people have to say - blend that in with your dream until you have a plan that is realistic and meets the real world budjet.

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