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Hello from Athy
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My name is James Mahon from Athy in Co. Kildare. Although I owned a Canon Powershot S45 since 2004, up until last August, I never knew Manual mode existed let alone ever having used it. All that changed when I attended the World Athletics Championships in Berlin last August. My seat was located directly behind the photographers. Over the week I was fascinated by their equipment and technique. During beaks I got talking to some of them. That started my interest in serious photography. When I returned home I put my new found knowledge to the test. I soon began to realise the huge potential of Manual mode. So the bug has bitten. I still have my trustworthy S45 and I will keep it, but after scrounging and saving for the last few months I finally purchased some new gear. Following a lot of online searching and speaking to countless photographers I went for the Nikon D700. I also bought a 50mm 1.4G, a 24-70 2.8 and 70-200mm 2.8. I got it on Friday and spent most of the weekend trying everything out. I have been a lurker on this site for the last few months and have decided to sign up now.
Welcome along James
nice bit of kit you got there good luck with itCathal
Welcome James,
you’ve got some serious toys there and this is definitely the site to learn how to make the most of them.Welcome to the site James, and the best of luck with your new gear, look
forward to seeing what you produce :)
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