Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

[Colin Southern]

Good Afternoon
I'm Tony in Hillingdon, West London.

Hi Tony,

Just wanted to add my welcome to those of the others - great to have you with us. I hope you'll be a regular poster; as a "question asker" or a "question answerer", either way, it all helps!

[Colin Southern]

Hi to all!
My name is Bridget from Germany ...

Hi Bridget, a big WELCOME from me too! If you bump into Michael Schumacher on the streets of Germany, can you please say "hi" to him for me?

Great to have you with us - I hope we'll be hearing from you often (as a question asker or answerer - both help us build the community! And if there's anything we can do to help then you only have to ask.

[The Blue Boy]

Alright all,

since I last replied,

Welcome to;

Petko (ochiko), welcome. What's the weather like there in Bulgaria?

Azz252, welcome, thought i'd say hello!

Hamish, welcome. Approaching Blue, look forward to that as I've been blue since I was five!

buckie, welcome (First name?) You'll find that most Nikkor lenses are compateable with the D300!

William from Malaysia, welcome. I'm sure I'm not on my own when I say please post some pictures of your beautiful country!

Tony, welcome, Hillingdon? Love to know who you support mate!

And Bridget, welcome. A novelist no less! Well that about tops it for diversity I think, as we have people here now that could answer any number of questions, from how to set up a Colin on a tripod;

Here

To the best team on the site;

Nikon!

Welcome all to the best site on the net!

[AJEM]

Hi,
I'm Mel and I'm from NSW, Australia. I am new to the technical side of photography but have always taken and loved to take photos. I now have a 4 month old son who is my most favourite subject.

Last year(2008) my resolution was to learn more about photography so I enrolled in a course - by correspondence. Who does photography by correspondence? Needless to say I am finding it incredibly difficult as I am still learning the ins and outs of my Canon 350D

I came across this site trying to get some more information on metering, apeture, depth of field etc for my assignment. Feel like I learnt more from these tutorials than my course so far.

Great site and lloking forward to learning more and sharing experiences with you all.

.....and in case you were wondering my name is the first letter of each of the people in our family.

Mel

[ajith.rajeswari]

I found this site, as many did, by looking for information. I am currently using a D50 and was looking to upgrade to a D300. There are some differences about which I would like some input.

Hi Buckie,

Welcome to CiC.
This was the same kind of confusion I had when I planned to buy my Nikon D200 some time back. Some of the reasons for buying my D200 over entry level DSLR are :
-- Compatibility with some old lenses .
-- Easily accessible menu (seperate buttons over screen menu..I love this for speed)
-- Wireless Flash using commander mode(From flashes from SB-600)
--1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II (This does make a big difference)
-- Sturdy built (Aluminum alloy Vs Plastic body )

I am just an amateur , so these are my 2 cents ..Over to Pros please...


Regards
Ajith

[Colin Southern]

Hi,
I'm Mel and I'm from NSW, Australia. I am new to the technical side of photography but have always taken and loved to take photos. I now have a 4 month old son who is my most favourite subject.

Hi Mel - great to have you with us. Another Australian to bolster the ranks (us Kiwi's were planning a take-over, but I think we might be out-numbered now!) And another parent with a new "model" in the family (pretty common around here!). What's his name by the way?

Last year(2008) my resolution was to learn more about photography so I enrolled in a course - by correspondence. Who does photography by correspondence? Needless to say I am finding it incredibly difficult as I am still learning the ins and outs of my Canon 350D

Lot's of Canon experience here, so you'll be in good hands. What lenses have you got to go with it?

I came across this site trying to get some more information on metering, apeture, depth of field etc for my assignment. Feel like I learnt more from these tutorials than my course so far.

Gosh - seems like at least 10 minutes since we last heard that! Yes - Sean (site owner and very talented photographer) did a stellar job with those.

I wouldn't want to tread on the toes of any of your photograhy tutors, but as far as learning things here goes I've found that the best way is to simply "jump in with both feet" and let us help you through things 1 bit at a time. With photography, the final result is the direct result of every choice you make along the way - if we can help you to make better choices at eash step (and I'm sure we can) then before you know it you'll be well on the way to getting fantastic results.

So - jump on in. We're here to help - so if there's any way we can make like easier for you, you only have to ask.

[Brigitte]

Hi Bridget and welcome,

That certainly is a little different to how (or why) most people find the forum and site, but we're pleased you took the time to join and say Hi.

Your english writing is fine by the way.

If you have any questions, just ask away, we're all pretty friendly here.

Regards,

Dear Rustyshutter!

Thanks very much for your warm welcome wishes. Yes, I guess that you are right, that there are different reasons because people found the site or the forum.
For myself I can say that I like England, the english people and the food too.. I travelled to the South Cost and have been also in London.

Well, I feel that´s a nice atmosphere in here.

Greetings,
Bridget

[Brigitte]

Hi Bridget, a big WELCOME from me too! If you bump into Michael Schumacher on the streets of Germany, can you please say "hi" to him for me?

Great to have you with us - I hope we'll be hearing from you often (as a question asker or answerer - both help us build the community! And if there's anything we can do to help then you only have to ask.

Hi Colin!

Thanks for welcome me!
Who is Michael Schumacher.?.. just kidding .. Of course of if I meet Michael Schumacher. I will say "Hello" for you and take a photo.
Thanks for offer your help. If I have any questions. I will ask. Maybe this will help to make some better photos..

Greetings,
Bridget

[Brigitte]

Alright all,

since I last replied,


And Bridget, welcome. A novelist no less! Well that about tops it for diversity I think, as we have people here now that could answer any number of questions, from how to set up a Colin on a tripod;

Thanks Chelseablue. I´m confident that a lot of experts here in the Forum.
It´s very interesting for a layperson to study the several topics and learn more about photographing.

Greetings,
Bridget

[Colin Southern]

Who is Michael Schumacher.?.. just kidding .. Of course of if I meet Michael Schumacher. I will say "Hello" for you and take a photo.

Thanks Actually, my brother bumped into a chap whilst overseas who organises the drivers soccer matches. Apparantly one day he was driving Michael Schumacher to where they were going to be playing, but got a bit lost - so they pull over and Michael winds down the window to ask for directions - apparantly the pedestrian's jaw just about hit the pavement! That's my "claim to fame" anyway (says a lot about the life I lead!) (When I'm not performing daring circus balancing acts on Gitzo tripods anyway!)

Thanks for offer your help. If I have any questions. I will ask. Maybe this will help to make some better photos..

I'll guarantee it - and if it doesn't, I'll double your money back! (what's double nothing by the way?

[d3debian]

Hi Bridget,

A welcome to Cic from me.

You like the British food!?
You're the first non-Uk person i met who likes British food.
Their breakfast is oke, but their meals in my opinion are terrible.
Despite the food i had a good time in England and Wales for (3 times a) holiday.

Berlin is on my wishlist. There must be a lot worth to be photographed.
I've heard the Berlin Zoo is beautifull and i want to see Bahnhoff Zoo also.
Because i've read years ago "Wir kinder von Bahnhof Zoo" (Christiane F.) i
like to see Bahnhof Zoo years after it.
To try imagine of what must happend the past years/decennia
and how it's gonna change furthermore.

Don't worry about your English, i 've already learned Cic members to cope with crappy English.
And Colin has showed to be a multilanguage person, he even write Dutch if neccesary!!

[Brigitte]

Hi Bridget,

A welcome to Cic from me.

You like the British food!?
You're the first non-Uk person i met who likes British food.
Their breakfast is oke, but their meals in my opinion are terrible.
Despite the food i had a good time in England and Wales for (3 times a) holiday.

Berlin is on my wishlist. There must be a lot worth to be photographed.
I've heard the Berlin Zoo is beautifull and i want to see Bahnhoff Zoo also.
Because i've read years ago "Wir kinder von Bahnhof Zoo" (Christiane F.) i
like to see Bahnhof Zoo years after it.
To try imagine of what must happend the past years/decennia
and how it's gonna change furthermore.

Don't worry about your English, i 've already learned Cic members to cope with crappy English.
And Colin has showed to be a multilanguage person, he even write Dutch if neccesary!!

Hi debian!

It is good to know that they are people from different countries. May I ask from which part of Netherlands do come from. I have been in Netherlands too, in a city near the german border ( sorry forget the name ) and one day in Amsterdam.
Well, about english food. ... Yeah, the breakfast is fine. But the food isn´t so bad like people say. It depends on who prepare it than it doesn´t taste bad. I try out some recipes for myself.

To see Berlin is a good choice, it´s for sure a very good place for photographes. You will find a lot of motives. Everything had changed, also Bahnhof Zoo too.
I read the book from Christine F. in the age of 17 too. But it had a warningly effect for me in in relation to drugs.

Greetings,
Bridget

[Brigitte]

I'll guarantee it - and if it doesn't, I'll double your money back! (what's double nothing by the way?

Okay, I´m confident about it!

greetings,
Bridget

[d3debian]

May I ask from which part of Netherlands do come from. I have been in Netherlands too, in a city near the german border ( sorry forget the name ) and one day in Amsterdam.

You probably visited Nimwegen or Arnheim.
I am from Amsterdam. (more or less, it's actually a small village nearly connected to Amsterdam)

[Daniel Salazar]

Hi Bridget, a big WELCOME from me too! If you bump into Michael Schumacher on the streets of Germany, can you please say "hi" to him for me?

Hi Colin, due to the high taxes in Germany, Michael changed some years ago his address to Switzerland

[Colin Southern]

Hi Colin, due to the high taxes in Germany, Michael changed some years ago his address to Switzerland

Hi Daniel,

Yeah - I actually knew that But saying to a Swiss person "Say hi to (German) Michael Schumacher" just doesn't quite seem the same

[Bill44]

Oh my dog, I take a day off from the 'puter and a flood of new members arrive. Welcome to all I have missed.

Mel the best approach to a basic understanding of things is what I call the "Suck it and see" approach. If you can find the time while Bub is asleep go out into the backyard, pick a target and sit in a comfy chair. Start taking shots of said target and, taking notes if you have to, change the settings for each shot. Only make one change at a time, eg work your way through the apertures, white balances, try different zooms for composition etc etc. Then compare the results.

This approach can give you a better understanding of "what does what" than many hours of reading, though that should be done also. Apply this method to both static and moving targets and you will not only gain a better understanding of your camera and techniques, you will find that a lot of your physical handling and adjustments will become automatic, instead of taking your camera away from your eye and thinking about it.

[Colin Southern]

Okay, I´m confident about it!

greetings,
Bridget

Excellent Bridget - so when's your first question or image heading our way?

[Colin Southern]

Hi, i am william from Malaysia... nice to meet you all...

Hi William,

A warm welcome from me too - sorry - almost missed you (didn't see you sneak in there!)

[Brigitte]

Excellent Bridget - so when's your first question or image heading our way?

In full progress

greetings,
Bridget