Bliss
February 28, 2005 I think it is true the saying that the more you know the less you seem to know. Last November, Beau bought me a Canon EOS 20D for my birthday. I had dreamed of owning a digital SLR for a long time, but the reality of actually having one in my hands was quite daunting.I joined a few DSLR groups online only to find that I am far more ignorant than I had ever suspected. The thought of having one of my lenses incorrectly calibrated now causes me alarm. A few months ago I had no idea a lens could suffer such a plight. I didn't know that I was going to have to download and install updated firmware on my brand new camera, either. Of course, that required purchasing a digital media reader/writer. I now go to bed with visions of filters, lenses, master flash units and monopods dancing in my head. And what is the deal with tri-support legs on a monopod? Doesn't that make it a tripod? Apparently, not.
And, now, my latest frustration: Adobe Photoshop CS. In the past, I have used several programs to edit my photographs without having really mastered any of them. Now, I am intent on mastering this one. I laugh as I find myself wallowing deeper in my own ignorance. I ordered two books today, though, that should be helpful. And now there are visions of pen tablets dancing in my head. When will it end?
Okay, so maybe I am having a little fun.
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Admit it, you're having a blast. More technology to learn, more accessories to buy ... what a geek. :)
Posted by: Bob at February 28, 2005 6:41 PM
I got a new camera when my wife lost my old one. I feigned distress, reasured her it was ok, could happen to anyone. Inside I was thinking "this is great i can,t believe it, what better way for me to get that new camera and have my wife on board with spending the money. I love mmy camera, and my wife too.
I really need one of those brain alarms.
Posted by: Jim at March 2, 2005 2:21 PM
I'm jealous! Your Canon EOS 20D is one sweet camera! I've got a Canon EOS D60, one of the older second generation DSLR cameras. I love it, but I like your fourth or fifth generation 20D better. I would love to be able to take pictures in black and white when I need to, and the very fast wake up time would be a dream to use. Mine takes a couple of seconds to wake up so I have to plan ahead more, which means I miss shots sometimes. Enjoy your new camera. Go out and play with it! BTW, what DSLR online groups have you joined? They sound useful.
Posted by: Greg Hunt at March 12, 2005 7:50 PM
Thor have rock. Ugg.
(Now I know the perfect gift to send back from China. A pen table.)
Saw one the other day and thought about it for a split second; then I remembered I didn't need one.
I will go back tomorrow after class and check it out.
Posted by: 凯尔 at March 14, 2005 2:37 PM
interesting. very interesting
Posted by: Anita at March 15, 2005 3:11 AM
Wowza. Makes me realize how much I do NOT want to get caught up in the technology. I only intuit the shots. Don't ask me what ISO is! :->
Posted by: Genre Cookshop at April 14, 2005 4:24 PM
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