wooHooo! Finally got a dSLR!

sanakasanaka Registered Users Posts: 108 Major grins
edited June 3, 2008 in Cameras
:ivar:D:clap:D:ivar

Got a trade-in on my Canon S3 p&s for an XSi/450D.

I just know you're so interested in my story so here it is:
I had a Canon Rebel film SLR and a few lenses back in the day, but had to face the reality that I am not a naturally highly gifted photographer, and surmounting the learning curve in a film paradigm required more than I could dedicate to it, so I sold my kit around 1997. Got my first digital, a Canon S30 (still a great camera!), in 2003, and immediately joined Smugmug :D The instant feedback of digital and the utter control of Photoshop completely changes the outlook on developing one's photgraphic skills. Really starting to feel the itch again, I upgraded to the S3 last Christmas. But then I started hanging out here on DGrin too, and, well... I'm just hurtin' to learn and pursue this art form.

IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT OK?

And I thank you most sincerely.


(Check the new Sig.!)


Peace,
Sanaka
WooHooo! New dSLR!:barb : Canon XSi / 450D
Kit lens for now: 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited May 30, 2008
    Congratulations. clap.gif
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2008
    Congrats! thumb.gif
    Now let's get it dusty! mwink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • jgoetz4jgoetz4 Registered Users Posts: 1,267 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2008
    Good Morning & congrats wings.gif
    Now...what lenses shall be buy ?rolleyes1.gif
    Have a good day :D
    Jim...
  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2008
    (Check the new Sig.!)


    You might want to change the sig to XSi...vice SXi...as you have it now...

    Congratulations...I remember when I got my first DSLR...a D70...I just put it on the bed and looked at it...strange, huh. A big step up from the point and shoot world. Now I have a couple of
    D300's and think of them as just machines to take pictures with...although pretty nice machines...lol.

    Ed
    Remember, no one may want you to take pictures, but they all want to see them.
    Educate yourself like you'll live forever and live like you'll die tomorrow.

    Ed
  • sanakasanaka Registered Users Posts: 108 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2008
    change the sig to XSi...vice SXi...as you have it now...
    D'OH!! Thanks, Ed911.
    Now...what lenses shall be buy ?
    Well, if anyone's feeling inexplicably generous, here's my B&H wishlist :D
    Congrats! thumb.gif
    Now let's get it dusty! mwink.gif
    Man, you're scary Nikolai! But I promise to get on to some assignments soon!


    Thanks all. I'm sure we'll be hanging out for some time to come.... thumb.gif

    Peace,
    Sanaka
    WooHooo! New dSLR!:barb : Canon XSi / 450D
    Kit lens for now: 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS
  • jgoetz4jgoetz4 Registered Users Posts: 1,267 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2008
    Ed911 wrote:
    (Check the new Sig.!)


    You might want to change the sig to XSi...vice SXi...as you have it now...

    Ed
    That's right Ed because the Sxi isn't going to be released until Setember rolleyes1.gif
    Have a good day:D
    Jim...
  • PhotoskipperPhotoskipper Registered Users Posts: 453 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2008
    sanaka wrote:
    D'OH!! Thanks, Ed911.


    Well, if anyone's feeling inexplicably generous, here's my B&H wishlist :D

    Since it is a dream list, why not dream bigger. I have been keeping my dreamlist for more than 10 items thru out the years. Now left behind the 500mm F4 L lens and the Quantum flash set. The latest entry is the Sigma 200-500 F2.8 and the Canon 1200mm.

    Keep the dream go on and you may have it all one day.mwink.gif
    Photoskipper
    flickr.com/photos/photoskipper/
  • sanakasanaka Registered Users Posts: 108 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2008
    Sigma 200-500 F2.8 and the Canon 1200mm.

    Don't forget these also require the small caravan of albino pygmy Nubian camels to carry them and the unit of Sikh warrior bodyguards to keep them safe.... mwink.gif
    WooHooo! New dSLR!:barb : Canon XSi / 450D
    Kit lens for now: 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS
  • PhotoskipperPhotoskipper Registered Users Posts: 453 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2008
    sanaka wrote:
    Don't forget these also require the small caravan of albino pygmy Nubian camels to carry them and the unit of Sikh warrior bodyguards to keep them safe.... mwink.gif

    I am worrying that if I carry it and aim the VIP convey, I may be shot down by the mark man as they mistake it a RPG. I like the green color design but just a bit dangerous:cry
    Photoskipper
    flickr.com/photos/photoskipper/
  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2008
    jgoetz4 wrote:
    That's right Ed because the Sxi isn't going to be released until September rolleyes1.gif
    Have a good day:D
    Jim...

    Don't you mean SXi Mark-IV by September...lol...the way things change...who can keep up. I have to check the Canon and Nikon sites every so often just so that I can follow the tech talk threads.

    wings.gif

    Have a good one.
    Remember, no one may want you to take pictures, but they all want to see them.
    Educate yourself like you'll live forever and live like you'll die tomorrow.

    Ed
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