10-17-2012 04:52 PM - edited 10-17-2012 06:08 PM
I thought this would be a good thread for everyone to come in and tell a little about yourself, especially as the forum is just getting started.
My name is Michael Andrew, but I go by Michael The Maven. I have been a Canon shooter for almost 10 years now and I LOVE Canon gear.
I started off primarily as a portrait and wedding photorgapher, after a few years of working as a videographer in the wedding industry in Alabama. For the past 5 years, I have run a free online photography school for beginning Canon shooters and have have produced several Canon training videos, many clips of which can be seen on Youtube. I am intimiately familiar with the following Canon gear:
Canon Rebel XSi
Canon Rebel T1i
Canon Rebel T2i
Canon Rebel T3i
Canon Rebel T4i
Canon 40D
Canon 50D
Canon 60D
Canon 5D
Canon 7D
Canon 5Dii
Canon 5Diii
Canon Speedlite 430, 580 Ex, Exii
Canon Speedlite 600
I look forward to meeting everyone and sharing my knowledge with you if I can help!
Michael
11-14-2012 03:36 PM
Hello, my name is Jake McKee and I like to take pictures with my Canon camera.
11-14-2012 03:39 PM
Hi my name is John Hackney and I am an enthusiastic hobbyist.
I started out a few years ago taking photos of my aquariums for posting on forums. I started out with a Kodak z730. A couple of years ago I switched to a SX20IS. This may I upgraded to a T3i and the bug bit hard. I have since upgraded to a 7D in late August.
11-14-2012 09:45 PM
My name is carlos castillo, . I have been a Canon shooter for almost 5 years now and I 'm Canon 100% fan.
I started off primarily as a stree photorgapher, i'm living in miami florida
hi to everyone
11-14-2012 11:39 PM
11-15-2012 12:58 AM
Hi, my name is Susan Koppel. I live in Reno, Nevada - I am a "retired" aerospace engineer, now working as an animal keeper at a wildlife sanctuary. Also trying to get my photography to generate some revenue, but not trying hard enough to lose it as a passion or a hobby. I've had Canon gear since the Elan-7 film camera, now own a 5DMK3 and 5DMk2 and an assortment of lenses. Happy to be here!
11-17-2012 08:22 AM
Hi folks
I thought I should introduce myself here, as there doesn't seem to be a specific place. Anyways, I'm John and have been a Canon user for a couple of years now. I use a 7d and a 5d MKII. I'm a Scotsman presently living in Southern Spain, and really should get out and take more pictures.
John
11-18-2012 04:41 AM - edited 08-26-2018 09:03 PM
Greetings!
My name is Rex, and I use a pair of 7D cameras to shoot crime scene/forensic images at work. I wear a badge, and my office is a white Ford Crown Victoria. I upload my images into a proprietary program, as straight-from-the-camera JPEGs, so the challenge is to record good images, as I cannot process them. Most of my images are shot at night, so flash is very important. I use a 580EX II, 580EX, 320EX, and a Nissin Di866 II, sometimes with an ST-E2. My most usful lenses are a 100mm Macro 2.8L and a 10-22mm EF-S. I own all of my equipment.
I shoot occasionally on my own time, using the 7D cameras, or my 5D "Classic" or 40D, with various lenses up to a 400mm 5.6L. The 5D with the 40mm "Pancake" is a particular favorite.
EDIT/Update, August 2018:
I am now retired. At the time I retired, in January 2018, my duty cameras had been updated to a pair of the 7D Mark II. I was still using the same EF 100/2.8L Macro IS, and had added a second one. I had shifted to using an EF 24-105L IS for my on-duty zoom. I had accumulated four 600EX-RT Speedlites, and a Macro Ring Lite. Of course, I own this gear, so it is for personal shooting, too.
I have also added, over time, 1D Mark II N, 5Ds R, 1Ds Mark III, and 5D Mark IV cameras, in that order. Some recently-added favored lenses include my EF 100-400L II IS, EF 35/1/4L II, and an EF 300/2.8L IS, the last of which I acquired pre-owned. Walking-about while shooting in natural areas has been my usual recent photographic activity, frequently using the EF 100-400L II IS, with its wonderful ability to capture an image of a bird at the top of the tree, and a wee beastie suddenly appearing underfoot, within seconds of each other. This is a wonderful time to be a photographer.
11-22-2012 12:45 AM
Hi guys. My names Jake. I am a active participator is other Photography forums across the net and hope to further share my knowledge and learn more here!
By the way i shoot alot of surf photography so you might see alot of photos like these around here
12-29-2012 06:32 AM
Hi everyone! I'm Seth, a new member here. I really love canon cameras.Most of my friends has it. It's really nice. I'm planning of buying one. Any suggestions if what's the best?
01-13-2013 12:20 AM
Hello everyone, my name is Ray....I don't quite have a Canon camera yet. I had the pleasure of tinkering with my moms Canon but, as of now, I own a 35mm Nikon (I won it on an eBay auction). So, shortly I'll be purchasing a T3i with some accessories. The major things I'm looking into getting is the 430ex II flash and the BG-E8 battery grip. If anyone has any other "must have" suggestions, let me know. I may not get them right away but, at least I know what to work on. BTW, I mostly take pictures in gathering type of events i.e.. Weddings, Quincenera's, parties and most importantly, my kids.
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