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Introductions => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Valerie S. on October 07, 2016, 06:29:01

Title: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: Valerie S. on October 07, 2016, 06:29:01

I got into photography around 13, shooting with a Nikon film body. Later on other pursuits took priority and I didn't have regular access to a darkroom anymore. Zoom ahead to 2005 or so, and digital had gotten to a point that I thought it was good enough for "serious" photography. I started shooting live music, so I went with "C" because they had the better ISO performance. I soon got into shooting sports and everything else. I was doing well - getting calls and making money and having a great time.

However, I became so frustrated with the technology (I was heavily affected by the 1DMk3 AF fiasco), I had to walk away. I wasn't enjoying photography and didn't want anything to do with a camera.

Fast forward to July - I was bitten by the bug again. I still had my L glass, so I picked up a new prosumer C body. I shot with it one day and returned it. I was thinking about the new pro body but came across the specs on the D500. It ticked the boxes and wasn't $6K. I bought one and a lens, and that was it. I got rid of the L glass and built a new kit. I just replaced my D750 with a D5 and still love/have the D500. Here I am.

Title: Re: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 07, 2016, 07:42:21

Welcome to NG. We are looking forward to any contributions you make. Don't hesitate to ask questions either. Members here are quite friendly.

Title: Re: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: HCS on October 07, 2016, 07:46:54

Welcome to our little place on the web.

Do show us your pictures and we generally don't care about the brand of camera. Nikon is mighty fine though  ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: tommiejeep on October 07, 2016, 07:56:09

What a great place to saying Hello from.  Welcome. Your D5, D500 combo should cover all the bases. Some local images would be nice.
Cheers,
Tom

Title: Re: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 07, 2016, 10:40:58

Let me join in on the welcoming party :)

Title: Re: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 07, 2016, 17:22:03

I will be in the SF area starting Sunday and meet a lot of photo friends and family.

Have never been to the USA ever before.

Great to hear our California Membership grows so fast.

Wonderful to have you on board!

Title: Re: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 07, 2016, 19:08:59

welcome welcome welcome

Title: Re: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: DougB on October 09, 2016, 02:32:06

WELCOME
You live in one of my favorite places to walk around & shoot.......................

Title: Re: Hello from Monterey Bay
Post by: Erik Lund on October 11, 2016, 14:22:46

Welcome to NikonGear! Do feel at home ;)