Introduce yourself!

[MichaelTheMaven]

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

[pzpz09]

hey Wayne, my nams Alex. im from utah and recently srarted getting into the videography side of it. i do alot of photo so ive never had a problem tranfering my work, with videos on imovie on my mac it wont support it only real player. Any good pro advise on how to fix that? thank you 

[DeadSurvivor]

I'm A B-Movie Actor (Extra) And Double As A Stuntman For Low Budget Film Studios:  Dark Sky Films And The Asylum.  I Consider My Acting Projects To Be A Part-Time Job.

I Review Pre-Release Budget Films For Mill Creek Entertainment.

I Consider Product Reviews, Blogging, And Website/Blog Template Designs To Be My Main Source Of Income.

When I'm Not Occupied With The Above Activities, I Play Various MMO Games Or Can Be Found Fishing, Which Is A Hobby Of Mine.

[Shannon_Kemp]

Hi, I'm Shannon from Canada. I am a longtime fan of this brand.

[angierobins]

hello Michael

My name is Angie Robins I am trying to build my knowledge of canon so i can take sport photos that i am proud of.  I started with a rebel 5 then rebel 6 now i have a 5D Mark iii and want to learn how to do my own editing and capturing the best photo possible.  I shoot with a 70-200 F2.8 lens and have both CF and SD cards some forum out there tell me that the CF card is faster.   However I have a SD card that will write 300 mbs when my CF  card only does 150 which one will do a better job for sports?  (if you don't mind helping a girl out)

[angierobins]

Hello Twilight scapes,

I would love to see your work my night shots are terrible

[fatcat]

show us what you think is so terrible so we can offer suggestions maybe?  I know theres a lot of GREAT photographers on here.  And also some who are in the same predicament as you, or are beginners too.  (dont expect a moderator to say anything unless its spectacular)  Id love to see what you've made too.

We ALL can benefit from someone critiquing our work or making suggestions.  Just try not to take any of it personally when they do.  (like I did at first)  Lets see what you made?  I dont have any or Id post

[dsherman26]

Hello, name's Dave.  Dusting off my Rebel T4i and 430 EXII flash since the community theater I'm in asked me to take pictures of our cast for our next production.  We used to hire a pro, but the board decided to nix the expense since I offered to do it for free.  Hoping I can pick up some tips while I'm re-familiarizing myself with the camera.

[fatcat]

Check out CREATELIVE.com.....they offer classes that revew EVERY SETTING on EVERY camera.  (esp Canon)

The guy (John Greengo) used to work for Canon and Nat Geo and he is VERY thorough, and excellent teacher..  Its the best way I learned my new camera and it isnt so overwhelming anymore.  He makes it very easy to memorize what settings will work well in situations etc....

here is a link.  I hope this helps.  They arent real expensive, but its an investment in your future.   They do have free weekly classes (if you have time)  you just have to check the schedule.

[Mod note: Link removed per FORUM GUIDELINES]

hope your shoot comes out great!  I can bet knowing your camera settings can only help you become an expert!  He also reviews ALL the flash settings, 1st curtain. 2nd curtain etc.....Good to know if your gonna use your flash to get the results you want.  He also reviews how to shoot "on stage" performances, which might come in handy....

Let us know how it all comes out.

[indryvina]

hello everyone...

im indry...

[Lineman_8144]

Hello All, My name is Ernie and I would like to say thank you to everyone that takes part in the conversations that are had on this forum. I have been learning a lot just by reading. I have issues with folks that sign up on forums and ask questions that have been answered 1000 times so I try to find answers before I ask any questions. Now a bit about me, I'm currently in the great state of CA. I was born and raised in PA and I reside in  Florida.  I consider myself to be a wannabe picture taker. I won't put myself in the photographer category due to it being disrespectful to the real ones. I only started 2 yrs ago with a T7i, but since then have picked up an R6 with the RF 100-500, RF 800 w/1.4 extender, RF 15-35, RF 50, RF 100 macro, and now getting the RF 70-200 2.8. Main focus is wildlife and I love the Canon gear. Thanks again for having me and I really appreciate the knowledge that is dropped all throughout these threads. My next research is into which speedlite I should purchase. Enjoy your Sunday folks.