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Digital Louie

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 00:29

I'm new to the forum and just got my first Canon 20D (former Nikon user). I appreciate the pricing that others have listed and paid for their 20D's but I ended up paying a whole lot more. Who's the monkey now? :o

Anyway, I'm glad to be here and enjoy this forum! I can't wait till the transition from Nikon is complete and I have learned the new equipment.

mdr

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 02:50

Have made the transition from Nikon to Canon, first EOS 3 then D20. Looking back, I have no regrets, apart from selling my first Nikon, a Nikkormat FT3. Amazing how many people have dumped Nikon for Canon actually.

As you're new to the 20D, it's worthwhile visiting www.fredmiranda.com (http://www.fredmiranda.com) as they have very useful Photoshop plugins. I use the Velvia Vision, Digital Infrared and B&W Workflow. The automation of these tasks is wonderful, as I can spend less time in front of the computer and more time being out taking pictures.

Liang

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 04:47

Welcome to the forum.

cc10d

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 07:40

WELCOME , You will LOVE the 20D. Happy shooting!

cmM

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 07:48

another who came from the darkside :)
Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay

Jane Lydick Staid

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 11:34

Hello Everyone,

I am new to the forum and digital. I have been a wedding and portrait photographer using Hasselblads and have just gotten my first digital, a 20D.

I am looking forward to learning more about it

Jane

cmM

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 12:10

S230

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 12:13

This is getting better and better because I am originally thinking of switching from Canon to Nik*n... See Link.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50304

Now, it seems that my directions have changed.

Longwatcher

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 12:55

Niiiice.
Forget the 20D, you need a digital back for your hasselblad! :D

I disagree,
Also having a Hasselblad (an old 500 ELM), I vote for the 1DsMkII (which I also have). I feel the 1DsMKII beats medium format color film and is much easier to use.

I haven't paid much attention lately, but most Hassy-compatable digital backs I have seen are tethered backs and I hate tripping over cables. The exceptions are almost 3 times as expensive as the Canon and go up from there.

Just my opinion,

cmM

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 13:17

I was just fooling :D = joke

BTW, the new Phase One digital backs can work 100% untethered.
But you are right, $30,000 for a digital back is a lot .

Jane Lydick Staid

7th of January 2005 (Fri), 13:34

Originally Posted by cmM
Niiiice.
Forget the 20D, you need a digital back for your hasselblad!

Actually I do plan on doing that someday. The one I want has to come waaaaaaaaaaaay down in price before that. I figured I would learn digital on something less expensive. I would like a car that costs more than my camera back.:lol:

PrimaPhoto

13th of January 2005 (Thu), 13:46

I've been away from the forum and thought I would see what was going on.
I just got my D20, I switched from a Mamyia RB (film) to digital. I'll have to tell you I absolutely love it!

Mark