Hi All :)

Rich · 29-08-2005, 20:45

Hi Guys

Im a member of the Overclockers.co.uk and occasionally lurk in the Photography forums there. I saw someone recommending this place as a good source of Info with friendly people so i thought id register (he was very right from what i have read so far).

My background (or lack of) with photography.

Well i got my first ever camera in only April 2004 (Kodak6490) and had some fun with it. Unfortunately, i didnt get the time to really make the most of it and learn the craft, but i did enjoy the limited time i did spend out and about.

I have more time recently, and as a result of this, replaced my 6490 with a Used CanonEOS 300D from Fleabay

A friend warned me about the virus spreading between people who buy such Bodies....and it seems to have affected me also. As of about 20 minutes ago (and strongly assisted by a thread on these forums) i bought a Sigma 70-300mm DG from one stop digital. Doh

Main reason for that was that i have owned the camera for a week, and have been out on two long days out with it, and each time found myself entirely frustrated by the lack of range with the Kit Lens. Guess its true that through using the camera you truly begin to understand what it is you need to make the best of Photography and the situations you find yourself in.
Macro functionality was a bonus for this lens too

Anyway, nice digs guys. Hope you dont mind if i put my feet up?

-Rich

IanC_UK · 29-08-2005, 20:48

Welcome ! Enjoy the stay, most of us dont bite, some of us are hopeless

LOL

CT · 29-08-2005, 20:55

Yo Rich!

***Steve*** · 29-08-2005, 21:02

Welcome Rich, glad you like our home.

Put your feet up by all means but dont make the place look untidy

dod · 29-08-2005, 21:05

HI Rich, glad you made it. Watch that virus, eventually your lenses go white or develop a red stripe

Rich · 29-08-2005, 21:13

Thanks guys

Quote:

HI Rich, glad you made it. Watch that virus, eventually your lenses go white or develop a red stripe

A friend at work has reached the advanced stages of this virus too :lol:
Now i know this is a symptom we might be able to get him some help :naughty:

IanC_UK · 29-08-2005, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by dod

HI Rich, glad you made it. Watch that virus, eventually your lenses go white or develop a red stripe

Damn i developed both symptoms ! one has the white colouration and red stripe !

LOL

dod · 29-08-2005, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanC_UK

Damn i developed both symptoms ! one has the white colouration and red stripe !

LOL

That needs to be isolated immediately. Check your PM's and very shortly I'll give you the address of my quarantine bag

Matty · 29-08-2005, 22:24

Welcome Rich, hope you enjoy your stay!

30-08-2005, 00:27

Hehe, virus indeed.

DEAR GOD I'M INFECTED!!!!!

Welcome Rich

McMav · 30-08-2005, 08:53

Welcome to Ward 35 Infections Diseases

KenCo1964 · 30-08-2005, 10:04

Think it's called Sigmata

. Welcome.
Ken.

ppuga · 31-08-2005, 00:17

Welcome Rich! Enjoy!!

daveyuk · 31-08-2005, 07:38

Hello Rich, enjoy the fun and games of photography!!!!

Rich · 01-09-2005, 13:25

Thanks for the welcome guys. When my lens arrives ill get out and get some shots to put up here.

Cheers,

29-08-2005, 20:45	#1 (permalink)
Rich Getting Comfy Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 152	Hi All :) Hi Guys Im a member of the Overclockers.co.uk and occasionally lurk in the Photography forums there. I saw someone recommending this place as a good source of Info with friendly people so i thought id register (he was very right from what i have read so far). My background (or lack of) with photography. Well i got my first ever camera in only April 2004 (Kodak6490) and had some fun with it. Unfortunately, i didnt get the time to really make the most of it and learn the craft, but i did enjoy the limited time i did spend out and about. I have more time recently, and as a result of this, replaced my 6490 with a Used CanonEOS 300D from Fleabay A friend warned me about the virus spreading between people who buy such Bodies....and it seems to have affected me also. As of about 20 minutes ago (and strongly assisted by a thread on these forums) i bought a Sigma 70-300mm DG from one stop digital. Doh Main reason for that was that i have owned the camera for a week, and have been out on two long days out with it, and each time found myself entirely frustrated by the lack of range with the Kit Lens. Guess its true that through using the camera you truly begin to understand what it is you need to make the best of Photography and the situations you find yourself in. Macro functionality was a bonus for this lens too Anyway, nice digs guys. Hope you dont mind if i put my feet up? -Rich

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29-08-2005, 20:48	#2 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Welcome ! Enjoy the stay, most of us dont bite, some of us are hopeless LOL

29-08-2005, 20:55	#3 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Yo Rich!

29-08-2005, 21:02	#4 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,969	Welcome Rich, glad you like our home. Put your feet up by all means but dont make the place look untidy

29-08-2005, 21:05	#5 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	HI Rich, glad you made it. Watch that virus, eventually your lenses go white or develop a red stripe

29-08-2005, 22:24	#9 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	Welcome Rich, hope you enjoy your stay!

30-08-2005, 00:27	#10 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Hehe, virus indeed. DEAR GOD I'M INFECTED!!!!! Welcome Rich

30-08-2005, 08:53	#11 (permalink)
McMav Quite Chatty Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bishopton Posts: 81	Welcome to Ward 35 Infections Diseases

30-08-2005, 10:04	#12 (permalink)
KenCo1964 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Co. Durham England Posts: 1,069	Think it's called Sigmata . Welcome. Ken.

31-08-2005, 00:17	#13 (permalink)
ppuga Been here a while Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: México City, México. Posts: 290	Welcome Rich! Enjoy!!

31-08-2005, 07:38	#14 (permalink)
daveyuk Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,150	Hello Rich, enjoy the fun and games of photography!!!!

01-09-2005, 13:25	#15 (permalink)
Rich Getting Comfy Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 152	Thanks for the welcome guys. When my lens arrives ill get out and get some shots to put up here. Cheers,