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I'm new to all this.........both digital photography and communicating electronically.....so scared of making a total fool of myself, but here goes!

Spent ages deciding which camera to get: Canon, Nikon, etc. On the day of trying out, it was the Canon 350 D that fitted my arthritic hand (and my purse) the best. Swapped the "kit" lens for an IS 17-85mm lens on the advice of the nice shop person (for not too much extra :lol:). Also got the lens protector Skylight filter and a bag!! Have since added a tripod, so I'm all set for now.

Live music gigs are my "thing" at the moment, largely 'cos son in a band! Will post a few pics one day, when I'm feeling brave!!

Cheers for now,

XX
 
Welcome to the forum, they are a friendly bunch here and don't feel you need to be brave to post up your pictures, I think my wife posted them up within a few minutes of joining. Make yourself at home and feel free to ask any questions regardless of how daft they may seem to you.

Theres no such thing as a stupid question :)
 
Welcome along, no need to worry, ask any questions you feel you want to, nothing is ever a silly question!
 
Welcome aboard, good call on the lens, 18-55 is a very capable lens, but the 17-85 is the better choice if you can stretch to it :wave:
 
Welcome aboard! Good choice of lens there for a general purpose 'walkabout' lens. The image stabilisation is an absolute godsend. :thumbs:
 
Wonder how much that is, I'm looking for a replacement for my 18-55 one, my dad has replaced his with a 28-105.
 
Firstly,
Hello :wave: and :welcome: to the forum :wave:

Secondly, have a read of the tutorials as I'm sure you'll find a lot of good sound info,
tips and hints, as has been already said there's no such thing as a daft question for if you don't ask you don't learn.

Thirdly,
As you are the proud owner of a 350D may I be so bold as to recommend getting the battery grip.
I noticed from your post that you mentioned having an arthritic hand.
Having the bettery grip on your 350D will give you a greater area to hold, giving you I hope a more comfortable grip.
Hope that maybe of some help.
 
I'm also new here and they are all a very friendly bunch. Me, you have to watch out for!

Welcome!

Renee
 
Would that be.......The Recovery are a Notts-based rock band featuring Lee Rickers (Guitars), Al Watson (Guitars), Paul Hautenne (Drums) and LT (who is actually a laptop…)..........or is that another group? :)
 
Hello & :welcome: look forward to seeing your pictures
 
I'm a bit late but hello and welcome - this is a great place to learn and is used by a really friendly bunch of people at all levels.
 
photostar_1 said:
Would that be.......The Recovery are a Notts-based rock band featuring Lee Rickers (Guitars), Al Watson (Guitars), Paul Hautenne (Drums) and LT (who is actually a laptop…)..........or is that another group? :)
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Sorry for delay in responding - No it's a Leighton Buzzard based band - last seen at Musik4u concert in Milton Keynes in August.

Looking forward to seeing some of your pics
 
Like the pics a lot - I was going to post some of mine - not now though :shake:
 
Nice pics photostar :)

Welcome to the forums!
 
Better late than never... hello and welcome :)
 
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