Met a cool photographer and got to shoot my first DSLR today!

PhotosGuy wrote in post #5715713
It's always nice to hear stories like that. A used 20D is only $475 in the sell forum. Until then, look at these for some inspiration:
Great stuff from a P&S!

Robert Mekis - Photos gallery / Landscapes with a P&S & a 300D & Kit Lens

Yea it made me happy.
I am defiantly planning on buying one hopefully next week and off of here most likely. I really dislike buying used stuff (bad trait) so when I do end up buying one it must have under 10,000 shots and have no marks anywhere except the hotshoe I will allow. I'm probably being to picky aren't I?

Thanks for the photos, it seems hard that they were all taken from P&S.

The other day i was shooting an event and let my buddy's 11year old shoot with my "huge telescope camera" (XT gripped with a 70-200 IS)

That totally lit up her day, and it made me feel great to talk to her for a few minutes about photography. I helped her take a couple nice pictures of her mom, and sent them to her through her dad (my co-worker). Now, she is catching the fever, and keeps wanting to take the family P&S out into the woods to look for pictures... I think i created a monster lol.

I dont know why people get pretentious about their gear or their skill. It is such a good feeling to pass along some experience or knowledge to another person. Like Stocky says, i require the thing to be around their neck, though i cant remember ever having a "near miss"

Congrats on the fun day, i am impressed that you have almost 500 posts and havent even got a camera yet. good luck on getting one.

MikeMcL wrote in post #5715869
The other day i was shooting an event and let my buddy's 11year old shoot with my "huge telescope camera" (XT gripped with a 70-200 IS)

That totally lit up her day, and it made me feel great to talk to her for a few minutes about photography. I helped her take a couple nice pictures of her mom, and sent them to her through her dad (my co-worker). Now, she is catching the fever, and keeps wanting to take the family P&S out into the woods to look for pictures... I think i created a monster lol.

I dont know why people get pretentious about their gear or their skill. It is such a good feeling to pass along some experience or knowledge to another person. Like Stocky says, i require the thing to be around their neck, though i cant remember ever having a "near miss"

Congrats on the fun day, i am impressed that you have almost 500 posts and havent even got a camera yet. good luck on getting one.

Thats cool, how well did she do holding up that heavy monster?
I bet you have, its not hard to get hooked!
The gear I can see, especially because its so expensive and I honestly dont know how I will be giving it to someone right away because it is my first and I will be spending all I have for it. So I cant afford to purchase or fix stuff.

Thanks, and I really try and be active (im on constantly) in this forum because I have learned so much and want to keep learning for when the day hopefully comes. This place is ones of the closest things to great photography for me.

i never had the chance to hold a dslr before i got my first dslr. you're lucky you've met such a nice person.

Congrats on a great day!

There is no shame in a 20D. Many of us started out with a Rebel series (also no shame) and a kit lens. Enjoy whatever you get.

Also, find a local photography club or take courses at school (if available) to find other people that are willing to share their experiences, knowledge, and gear with you. You will have a blast.

cryforashadow wrote in post #5715977
i never had the chance to hold a dslr before i got my first dslr. you're lucky you've met such a nice person.

Very lucky!

In2Photos wrote in post #5716102
Congrats on a great day!

There is no shame in a 20D. Many of us started out with a Rebel series (also no shame) and a kit lens. Enjoy whatever you get.

Also, find a local photography club or take courses at school (if available) to find other people that are willing to share their experiences, knowledge, and gear with you. You will have a blast.

No shame here, Im just excited about hopefully getting one!
I have found club, but probably wont join for another nine months or so when I can drive myself there. I wish our school had a class or club. Maybe I can start one. Hmmm.

But your right about me going to have a blast.

ironchef31 wrote in post #5713337
That photographer sounds like a real classy guy. Someday when you are in his shoes, don't forget to pay it forward.

Agreed - a class act.

Glad the bug has got you. Here's hoping your 20D comes soon.

PaulBradley wrote in post #5716218
Agreed - a class act.

Glad the bug has got you. Here's hoping your 20D comes soon.

Thanks, much appreciated!

Happy Birthday!

I've got a couple of young people that I let use my backup for shooting High School sports.

And I have to admit I am constantly learning from them too--It's refreshing to see someone with a fresh set of eyes and no preconceived notions shoot an event.

I got my first SLR at 16 also--It's a great hobby\profession\passi​on.

Enjoy---and post some pictures

dave kadolph wrote in post #5717943
Happy Birthday!

I've got a couple of young people that I let use my backup for shooting High School sports.

And I have to admit I am constantly learning from them too--It's refreshing to see someone with a fresh set of eyes and no preconceived notions shoot an event.

I got my first SLR at 16 also--It's a great hobby\profession\passi​on.

Enjoy---and post some pictures

Thanks!
I hope to get one, and I will for sure post pictures!

Yes. Used to be the more brass showing on the edges of a black Nikon, the longer you'd been in the biz.
Cameras are only a tool. Take care of it by all means, but if you're worried about scratches, maybe you should think about taking up painting?

PhotosGuy wrote in post #5720487
Yes. Used to be the more brass showing on the edges of a black Nikon, the longer you'd been in the biz.
Cameras are only a tool. Take care of it by all means, but if you're worried about scratches, maybe you should think about taking up painting?

Ha I figured as much,
I still would like as few as possible.
But the funny thing is, I did take a painting class for two years now, and most likely next year as well.

At 15 I have shot a sports photog that does work for my school (I actually taught him a couple of things about light)'s 400 2.8 on a D3, that is one cool lens and body, even though it is nikon.

Because he forgot his 24-70 and I let him use my 17-50+40d for after the match

Always good to be nice to other shooters and other up-and-coming shooters. I got jammed into a corner during a concert w/ a guy using a 30D and 18-55 kit lens, I had my XT and a few f/2.8 lenses. He was blown away at the difference (apparently not clear on how f/2.8 was far superior to f/5.6 in a dark environment). Let him borrow my 18-50 f/2.8 sigma, FLOORED at the difference.

Run into the same guy at another event, he had passes, I did not. Remembered me being nice, hooked me up w/ a pass to shoot from the pit.

Always cool to run into people who are there enjoying their work, as opposed to those who feel that it has to be some sort of cut throat competition.