Hi from a newbie. [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Rollingpix

12th of January 2006 (Thu), 21:26

Thank you for these forums. I am a quadriplegic and take all my pictures with the camera mounted on the "Magic Arm" with a Canon wired remote. I don't really know much about photography, but I am reinventing myself. I run a website about wheelchair athletes, and when I was at a w/c tennis tour. I didn't see any photographers in chairs. I want to be a photographer, but the equipment I bought is over my head. I am starting at the bottom but I am committed to my goal.

saravrose

12th of January 2006 (Thu), 21:29

welcome. don't worry, I feel over my head most of the time too... good luck and happy posting, looking forward to seeing some of your pics... Sari.

Jon

13th of January 2006 (Fri), 09:39

Welcome, and don't be afraid to ask. The only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask , although the people who don't know how to answer them may dispute that! We all had to face the learning curve once. Some of us forget what it was like. Others of us keep growing, so we remember what it's like to be over our heads in something.

Rumjungle

13th of January 2006 (Fri), 20:34

Welcome to the board. There's no better way to learn than to dive right into it. I'm a noob too as I just started a week ago.

GS Rider

13th of January 2006 (Fri), 20:37

same here...very new and learning as I go along...welcome...!

Wazza

13th of January 2006 (Fri), 22:02

Welcome to the forums. Enjoy your stay, and ask as many questions as you like.

There's many very knowledgeful people here. :)

Carzee

13th of January 2006 (Fri), 22:11

Welcome to POTN - pls jump in and start posting photos.

I do a bit of kids soccer and find great candids in rest periods and after the whistle. The smiles, the tears, and the faces full of effort are good material and make some great photos, whatever the sport.

JohnnyG

13th of January 2006 (Fri), 22:16

Welcome to the forum and good luck to you on your photographic pursuit. It can be trying at times but it's ultimately worth it!

Belmondo

14th of January 2006 (Sat), 00:40

Indeed, welcome to the forum. It sounds as if you've taken on quite a challenge for yourself. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you in that pursuit. We would be very much interested in seeing some of what you're doing with your photography.

Tom

Andy_T

15th of January 2006 (Sun), 17:32

Rollingpix,

welcome to the forum :D

I took a look at your BLOG and found it very interesting.

Keep up the good work (and post more images now you have the means :D )

Best regards,
Andy

75D

16th of January 2006 (Mon), 12:12

Welcome to the Forums.

As many of the others have stated feel free to ask any questions you want, and I'm sure you will get the answer you are looking for.
Ther are plenty of us with the same camera as you and will be gald to give you a hand in learning how to use it.
Looking forward to some of your postings.

Wayne

sunbeast

16th of January 2006 (Mon), 15:06

Welcome......
I think you have stunbled upon a goldmine of great information from great people. Make sure to peruse all of the different forums and stroll through some of the older postings. You will be surprised at how much helpful information is posted. My knowlege and understanding of photography in general, and my Canon cameras specifically, have increased greatly since I joined.

Enjoy and again welcome.