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Dexy

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Don't usually post on these when I join forums but I thought why not.

I too used to be a member of POTN and was sad to see its no longer.

I was shooting weddings and all sorts right up to covid and once it was over I didn't pick up the camera in over a year so decided to sell it all.

I sold my 1DX Mark II, several L lenses and a lot of extras.

A year later I've had a son and now want to pick back up the cameras, I was gifted a canon R100 from my wife for Christmas so I'm excited to get back into it, glad she went mirrorless as it now means I get to buy all these expensive lenses again :)

Looking forward to being part of the crew here.

Cheers

Derek
 
Welcome aboard Derek, having a family is certainly a great time to be into photography!
 
Welcome aboard Derek, having a family is certainly a great time to be into photography!
Thanks Joeseph, it certainly is, I wished i had hung onto all my gear, iphone photos just don't just cut it anymore :)
 
Don't usually post on these when I join forums but I thought why not.

I too used to be a member of POTN and was sad to see its no longer.

I was shooting weddings and all sorts right up to covid and once it was over I didn't pick up the camera in over a year so decided to sell it all.

I sold my 1DX Mark II, several L lenses and a lot of extras.

A year later I've had a son and now want to pick back up the cameras, I was gifted a canon R100 from my wife for Christmas so I'm excited to get back into it, glad she went mirrorless as it now means I get to buy all these expensive lenses again :)

Looking forward to being part of the crew here.

Cheers

Derek
Welcome Derek, from Japan.
😄👍

Simon
 
Thanks all for the welcome, wee update, wife said the R100 was far too small for me so we returned it and ive ended up with a lightly used 5DIV, always loved it when I had it so glad to get back into it, although mirrorless is in my future im happy with what I have.
 
That 5D IV is an exceptional camera, Derek, and never forget it.
It's minimally-shy of the 1D-series, cost far less, and was/is used by professionals
the world over. It's still an exceptional camera, and you should not discount it.
 
Hey Derek 👋🏼 Welcome!
Glad you found us.. make yourself at home. I look forward to seeing you around the forum
 
That 5D IV is an exceptional camera, Derek, and never forget it.
It's minimally-shy of the 1D-series, cost far less, and was/is used by professionals
the world over. It's still an exceptional camera, and you should not discount it.
Thanks, I did have one a few years back paired with my 1DX MKII, it was an exceptional camera and I wouldn't have noticed between the two cameras what photos where from what body, just need to get a few lenses to go with it now, I picked up a cheap EF 50mm 1.4 for the time being.
 
Thanks, I did have one a few years back paired with my 1DX MKII, it was an exceptional camera and I wouldn't have noticed between the two cameras what photos where from what body, just need to get a few lenses to go with it now, I picked up a cheap EF 50mm 1.4 for the time being.

With everyone pushing for RF lenses, there will be deals to be had for EF lenses. Just have to be patient and watchful.
 
And already got my first L lens ordered, second hand 135L in mint condition, a lens ive owned too many times but I do love that lens.
 
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