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Jun 30, 2008 18:09 | #1

Wanted to introduce myself. Avid wanna-be photographer with no skills and no experience I love taking pictures with my old Canon 5mp point and shoot. Problem was my wife was always asking me why I had taken pictures of clouds, trees, flowers, plants, etc.

I finally decided to get a decent setup and take some local classes soon and read as much as I can.

I picked up an XSI today and boy am I excited. Just starting to look it over, but will post picks down the road and wanted to thank the members for all the great info.

--Josh

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AdamJT

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Jun 30, 2008 18:21 | #2

Welcome to POTN...lots of great info and advice.

Good luck with the new cam!!!

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BillMarks

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Jun 30, 2008 19:27 | #3

Welcome! But now your wife is going to ask why you take so many BIG photos of clouds, trees, flowers, plants, etc. Better come up with a BIG answer!

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Jun 30, 2008 19:27 | #4

hi josh! welcome to the forum!

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Jun 30, 2008 19:34 as a reply to @ nordstern1's post | #5

Hello Josh! I read your post and thought to myself, "that's exactly where I was a couple of years ago." Congratulations on your new purchase, but be warned, if you're going to hang around here, make sure you hide the credit cards!!! :lol:

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Stormin_24

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Jun 30, 2008 19:41 | #6

Welcome Josh, you've got yourself one fine camera... Learn all you can about it... What lens did you get? And like PicSniper said, hide the credit cards... lol

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StuffNJunk

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Jun 30, 2008 19:42 | #7

Welcome Shoot lots of pictures with your new camera and have fun!!

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FocalPrincess

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Jun 30, 2008 20:06 | #8

I'm in a similar boat....except I got the XTi and even splurged on some equipment that my hubby felt I "needed" (I truly love moods like that!).

Can't wait to go thru allllllllll the fabulous information on these boards and get to know some of you better!

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GBRandy

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Jun 30, 2008 20:14 | #9

Welcome aboard. everyone is here to help.... do research, ask questions...but most importantly, post some pictures!

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Jun 30, 2008 20:18 as a reply to @ GBRandy's post | #10

I get those complaints from friends and family all the time. They see pictures of buildings, the sky, and trees and wonder if I'm a social introvert. At least with digital it's not costing you anything, so snap away!

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yogestee

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Jun 30, 2008 20:18 as a reply to @ GBRandy's post | #11

Josh,,,welcome to the cauldron.. You are in for a long steep learning curve.. Your XSi will serve you well for a long time to come,,its a wonderful camera..

There is a wealth of information here on POTN,,,enjoy and have fun.. BTW,,we are looking forward to seeing some of your work..

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