Canon users only?

[Mr_Christopher]

Hi I just registered and I've read some of the rule threads but I'm still not sure if I can post/participate here.

Are these forums just for Canon owners? I don't own a Canon :-)

Chris

[Belmondo]

Hi I just registered and I've read some of the rule threads but I'm still not sure if I can post/participate here.

Are these forums just for Canon owners? I don't own a Canon :-)

Chris

Chris..
Welcome to POTN. We don't really have a Conon-only requirement here. If you're a digital photographer (or film, for that matter) there's a lot of useful information for you, regardless of the name on your camera. Be prepared for some good-natured ribbing, but we're all friends here.

In fact, there are really only a few forums that might not be interesting to you at all, and those are the hardware-specific boards. Everything else is pretty general as it relates to photography.

Who knows? We might even convert you, although that is not our goal.

Glad to have you on board.

[sugarzebra]

Welcome to POTN Chris and as Belmondo said, its a great place to hone your skill and learn lots about photography.

[Mr_Christopher]

Thanks, I have already learned quite a bit (I'm a newb) and I can't wait to get home to try a few things.

I don't have stong feelings about camera brands one way or another, so I'd be an easy guy to convert except I just bought a new camera last week that I won't be replacing anytime soon :-) It is my first SLR and man oh man what a difference it makes.

Cheers!

Chris

[sugarzebra]

Congratulations on the new SLR and enjoy it. I would highly recommend Bryan Pederson's book 'Understanding Exposure'. You will find it invaluable as you start out.

[steve817]

Chris..
Welcome to POTN. We don't really have a Conon-only requirement here. If you're a digital photographer (or film, for that matter) there's a lot of useful information for you, regardless of the name on your camera. Be prepared for some good-natured ribbing, but we're all friends here.

In fact, there are really only a few forums that might not be interesting to you at all, and those are the hardware-specific boards. Everything else is pretty general as it relates to photography.

Who knows? We might even convert you, although that is not our goal.

Glad to have you on board.


Just don't turn your back on any of us:evil: ....I'm kidding of course. Welcome there is a ton of stuff here that applys to whatever model you happen to be using and probably one of the greatest collections of talent I have ever had the pleasure to run across.

Steve

[Kevin]

Welcome to the forum Chris. We don't care too much;) about the equipment you use so don't be shy.

[Mr_Christopher]

Thanks guys. I've been snapping photos and home movies for years but primarily making videos and slide shows with them. I've never taken photography seriously until the last couple of weeks. I've taken some amazing shots with my new camera and I'm having a blast using Photo Paint.

And I just put 'Understanding Exposure' in my cart at Amazon. I need to familiarize myself with the posting pics guidelines here and then hope to post a few. Life is good!

Chris

[Scottes]

Photo Paint? You *must* use Photoshop here!

Just kidding! :-)

Welcome to POTN, and - as you can see - expect some friendly teasing.

[BradT0517]

Welcome to the forum Chris. We don't care too much;) about the equipment you use so don't be shy.

Yes there is absolutly no reason to be shy In fact we have/had a member with the name NIKONUSER.

[wayne_eddy]

yes welcome Mr_Christopher and enjoy the excitement of photography that we all behold in this forum.

What a fantastic place it is! Like few others I have visited.

[Shutter22]

Yes there is absolutly no reason to be shy In fact we have/had a member with the name NIKONUSER.

He doesn't use Nikon anymore.:lol:

[BradT0517]

He doesn't use Nikon anymore.:lol:

Yea I know I just didnt want him to think that we really force people to get canon equipment:lol:

[kevin_c]

As long as you don't actually USE a Nikon (like I sometimes do :oops: ) you'll be OK :-) - As everyone else has said, don't worry, this is a friendly place and I'm sure you can contribute to most sections. (You don't have a Nikon do you? :-))

[boclcown]

Hehehe.

I am kindof interested in knowing what brand SLR it is. :eek:

[kckong]

Pheww, thank goodness. I'm like Mr_Christopher - I don't have a Canon dslr. In fact I don't have any dslr hahaha. I've got a 20 yr old AE-1 and I'm planning to get a dslr soon. Perhaps I can pick up something cheap from upgraders after PMA. Glad to hear we're welcome too!

[kckong]

As long as you don't actually USE a Nikon (like I sometimes do :oops: ) you'll be OK
Has anyone posted pics taken with a Nikon before? And what happened, if I may ask. Just curious :)

[MaxZoom]

Has anyone posted pics taken with a Nikon before? And what happened, if I may ask. Just curious :)
Isn't photography about the photographer and not the equipment?
Being on this forum for the past few months, I appreciate how each of us knows "stuff" and when we put it all together in this forum it's awesome.

[mij]

If you really want to pretend to be one of us you can always just fake your EXIF data and claim to have the world's only Canon 1Dxti. Or something

The product related stuff aside, this is a great photography site in general and non-Canon users are crazy. If they do not to join, that is.

Even the Canon boards would be helpful to other system users. The EOS cameras one is really about DSLRs in general, just very Canon-centric, while if Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, and the rest, make lenses for your mount then the EF lens board will be useful to you too.

Michael.

[mij]

Isn't photography about the photographer and not the equipment?

Whenever I see something that was not taken with an L-lens my eyes literally bleed. Just a glimpse of a shot taken on a Tamron puts me into an irreversible coma.

Michael.

[kevin_c]

Has anyone posted pics taken with a Nikon before? And what happened, if I may ask. Just curious :)

I did it once, but I think I got away with it... Damn!...must learn to keep my big mouth shut! :-)

Just take pictures and enjoy it ;) :)

[CyberDyneSystems]

It's o-kay, we Like Noink shooters here,..

We need someone to make fun of! :lol:

[jj1987]

You're okay. if you just bought it, you can still return it while you're ahead!

[kckong]

Isn't photography about the photographer and not the equipment?
Being on this forum for the past few months, I appreciate how each of us knows "stuff" and when we put it all together in this forum it's awesome.
Agreed MaxZoom. And so far, except for an encounter with an inane pyromaniac whom I'm ignoring, I kinda like this forum. :)

Whenever I see something that was not taken with an L-lens my eyes literally bleed. Just a glimpse of a shot taken on a Tamron puts me into an irreversible coma.
Wow, that's extreme! So you must be an L-lens expert? Can I bother you for advice when I can afford them?

CDS & jj1987, haha I haven't decided yet what I'm going to buy.

[MaxZoom]

a glimpse of a shot taken on a Tamron puts me into an irreversible coma.
That means Tamron are really bad or really good?:confused: (Sorry I really don't know)

[Belmondo]

That means Tamron are really bad or really good?:confused: (Sorry I really don't know)

Nobody knows. Try it, and if you like it, it's really good. The whole lens question really boils down to that.