New 20D owner...

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jhoetzl

jhoetzl

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Hi all, I decided I had enough of my Powershot S10 which served me really well for a long time, but now I purchased a 20D and can't wait to get back in control of a camera like when using my Dad's old Nikkormat (sp?) stuff.

I took a short ride to Echo Lake in Mountainside, NJ last weekend and snapped off a few just starting to get used to all these extra features. Holy moly...lots more than the old Nikon I played with a few years back.

echo_lake1.jpg


Guess you still need ND filters and such and that with all the wonders of digital, all the old stuff still applies. No surprise there since we can't change physics (yet).

I've got the "thrifty fifty" (50 1.8 II) as I've heard it called coming soon and most likely the Tamron 28-75 2.8 will follow soon after. The kit lens just doesn't even feel right to me.
And looks like I need a 580EX or two soon as well.

I have a few pics from my old S10 here: http://www.geocities.com/jhoetzl/

Found this little gem of a site because of my interest in Aquariums, and photog in general.
And while I know Jay, he nevered mentioned this site at a NJAS meeting (did you Jay?)
Look forward to reading and seeing more on here.

Regards,
-Joe
 
Welcome aboard Joe. Nice photo to introduce yourself to us. Ironically I just came back from the Eastern Shore of Maryland this evening. Along Rt 404 I always slow down prior to crossing a small bridge that when I look east, I can see the almost identical capture you shared here with us. Amazing, it seems like I just saw that picture live a couple hours ago. :-O

If Jay told you about this site, we can only expect top notch, high quality captures from you. ;) The pressure is on. :-D
 
I prefer "nifty fifty" myself ;) Almost as good a name as "The plastic fantastic" for the Tamron 19-35 I hope to pick up in the not too distant future.

Welcome aboard, and good choice in camera body
 
Joe,

Welcome buddy ! I hope to see you here as regular. I' slowely thinking about putting presentation at one of our meetings. I already spoke to Bob - President when I was shooting his guppies the other day. He was very excited about the idea. At that time I was going to mention APF.

BTW. I'm slowely working on forum for NJAS and there we could advertise it as well. There is also APF CafePress store if you are interested.

Excellent picture btw. Mike purchased small P&S Nikon so we should all go one day and do some nature photography. See you tomorrow at the meeting !
 
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