Mr Secret Plan's secret nonsense thread

[JimM]

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mod edit: I moved all this nonsense from the original FS ad in the flea market (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=27921) to its own thread. Now you can all guess, lecture and preach to Daniel.
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Okay Daniel, what is the "devised plan"? Seems to me you dream about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear.

I would suggest learning with and growing with a camera and its accessories will help you take better pictures.

[DoctorIt]

You really are my protege!!! :evil :nod


I figure I should start using smiley's more now that I've banned you from using them, make it hurt all the more. :flip

[Owen]

He hasn't actually taken any pictures with it, so it should be in good condition...

:rofl

[DanielB]

He hasn't actually taken any pictures with it, so it should be in good condition...

:rofl

:bad

[Bob Bell]

What is your plan? 20D or 1DmkII?

or 350XT with a 35-350 lens.

I hate plans when they are secret and I know they are secret :)

[GraphyFotoz]

Okay Daniel, what is the "devised plan"? Seems to me you dream about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear.

I would suggest learning with and growing with a camera and its accessories will help you take better pictures.

:agree At age 14 He should just be happy to have what he's got!!
95% of kids his age are just happy to have a P&S let alone a DSLR!!
Who cares what everbody else has......it's the person behind the camera that makes the pic not the camera!

Had a huge discussion with Dan in IM......typical teen hast'a either keep up with the crowd or show off!


NOT impressing anyone.....and dang sure at 14 lack experiance!!
Many of us have been in the field for 20yrs or more and still don't reach PRO status and those that did it darn sure wasn't the camera that did it!!
Don't let the digital addiction get the best of ya......buy what you can afford and be happy with it!!

Sorry to be so BLUNT but factual.:uhoh

Listen to your elders that have been around Daniel....you'll learn a lot......it's the MATURE thing to do!!:thumb

:NOTE:
I was the one that talked him into going DSLR about 2 months ago and found him this camera on FM to buy.
With Christmas money and money He had saved.....His Dad even kicked a few bux IIRC?
Did I mention this was 2 MONTHS AGO!!

[JimM]

Like I said, he dreams about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear. I will admit, I had the same bug too when I was younger. Good luck Daniel!

I stick with when you learn you equipment well, you get the best shots!

[GraphyFotoz]

Like I said, he dreams about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear. I will admit, I had the same bug too when I was younger. Good luck Daniel!

I stick with when you learn you equipment well, you get the best shots!

I didn't start photography till I was about 18 or 19. Started with nothing camera's......and about age 24 went to a Minolta X700 with a Tamron 60-300mm zoom....then to a Canon A1. BUT I had a JOB and was working.
Later on had to dump it cuz film and developing was killing me! (5-8 rolls a week) Min wage job.

Ya work with what you can afford esp when ya hafta earn the $$$ to buy it and pay your important bills!!

[Red Bull]

BIG EDIT!:

Ok, your plan wasn't what I was expecting, but I still think you're crazy...

[DanielB]

:NOTE:
I was the one that talked him into going DSLR about 2 months ago and found him this camera on FM to buy.
With Christmas money and money He had saved.....His Dad even kicked a few bux IIRC?


yep...



he kicked in 10 bucks for the overnight-shipping of the check :lol3

[jeff lapoint]

:agree At age 14 He should just be happy to have what he's got!!
95% of kids his age are just happy to have a P&S let alone a DSLR!!
Who cares what everbody else has......it's the person behind the camera that makes the pic not the camera!

Had a huge discussion with Dan in IM......typical teen hast'a either keep up with the crowd or show off!


NOT impressing anyone.....and dang sure at 14 lack experiance!!
Many of us have been in the field for 20yrs or more and still don't reach PRO status and those that did it darn sure wasn't the camera that did it!!
Don't let the digital addiction get the best of ya......buy what you can afford and be happy with it!!

Sorry to be so BLUNT but factual.:uhoh

Listen to your elders that have been around Daniel....you'll learn a lot......it's the MATURE thing to do!!:thumb

:NOTE:
I was the one that talked him into going DSLR about 2 months ago and found him this camera on FM to buy.
With Christmas money and money He had saved.....His Dad even kicked a few bux IIRC?
Did I mention this was 2 MONTHS AGO!!

Sound advice Graphy, and I'm sure Daniel appreciates it. I'm also very sure you're just looking out for him, but I think PM may be the best place for this debate to take place. We are pretty close to thread hijacking/sale sabotage here guys and regardless of how we feel about his sale, Daniel should be afforded the same rights and courtesy any Dgrinner would show us.

-j

[GraphyFotoz]

Sound advice Graphy, and I'm sure Daniel appreciates it. I'm also very sure you're just looking out for him, but I think PM may be the best place for this debate to take place. We are pretty close to thread hijacking/sale sabotage here guys and regardless of how we feel about his sale, Daniel should be afforded the same rights and courtesy any Dgrinner would show us.

-j

:agree VERY TRUE and maybe immature on my part! :(:

My apologies for speaking my mind openly.

[DanielB]

hey jeff :) thanks for the bump over on FM too:thumb

sale still stands guys, trust me on this one. you'll see my logic after the sale.:wink


no, its fine about Graphy. he's cool and i respect his opinion. leave his post in please:):

but lets get back to the purpose of this thread...

[DoctorIt]

all y'all: quit yer yappin' and let Danny sell his camera. this isn't school we're talking about, its a hobby and he can do what he wants. One more peep and I'm coming down with the delete-post button.

:wxwax

[DanielB]

when i came back earlier and saw all the posts I though "Damn... i should have asked for more:cry "



:lol3

[HeldDown]

Just to chime in: if Dan was 34 years old, nobody would have said anything. Being 14 today isn't like being 14 three decades ago. When I was his age I bought my first computer and was the same way with upgrades -- and sooner than later I was making solid money using it in highschool. If he feels like he wants a 20D, let'm have it -- it's definetely a nice upgrade from the 10D. (Wish I could afford to go up to a 20D!)

[Rhuarc]

Damn. I'm looking to get my first dSLR, and this would be the perfect entry level for me! Lol, unfortunatley my budget can't support that right now, but in 6 or 8 months anybody with a good deal on a (then old) 20D watch out! :D

[DanielB]

Damn. I'm looking to get my first dSLR, and this would be the perfect entry level for me! Lol, unfortunatley my budget can't support that right now, but in 6 or 8 months anybody with a good deal on a (then old) 20D watch out! :D


oh come now... you know you want too:deal

[Rhuarc]

oh come now... you know you want too:deal

Lol, don't tempt me! I'm ahving trouble paying my rent and bills the way it is! The last thing I need is another $1000 on my credit card to have to deal with! Now, if I can buy it with a no money down, no payments for a year, option, then we can talk! Lol :D

[HeldDown]

Dan, question:
For someone who has been saying "Wait for FMA" every thirteen seconds for the last few weeks, why didn't you wait a couple weeks for Canon's new bombshell, so the used 20Ds' prices would drop significantly?

[DanielB]

Dan, question:
For someone who has been saying "Wait for FMA" every thirteen seconds for the last few weeks, why didn't you wait a couple weeks for Canon's new bombshell, so the used 20Ds' prices would drop significantly?


part of my secret plan:thumb

shhhh can't tell no one.


P.S- Doc... could we clean some of these out? it might prove distracting to "buyers":D

[ginger_55]

You all can delete this after I have my say!

Daniel is not 14, he is a photographer.

And some people here sound like a cliche of old, as in "when I was your age".

Also, equipment does matter, and a 14 yr old with a plan that does not involve drugs, etc, well, sounds good to me.

But I repeat, Dan is not 14 yrs old. I have never known anyone like him. He is one for the "ages".

ginger

Oh, and any camera he has had I am sure has been well taken care of. And this one even sounds like a very good deal!!!!

(and my 20D is staying right here, no matter what Canon brings out)

[Red Bull]

(and my 20D is staying right here, no matter what Canon brings out)

Same here. My 20D will be staying with me for another year. (at least)


And trust me, Daniel's plan is much different than what you might think.:wink

[DoctorIt]

part of my secret plan:thumb

shhhh can't tell no one.


P.S- Doc... could we clean some of these out? it might prove distracting to "buyers":Dchange your provocative avatar line and I'm on it.

[dragon300zx]

Andy Jr.

[JimM]

Okay, I will admit, I know his entire secret plan... it is risky, but a very ingenuitive idea! I am impressed Daniel, and I wish you all of the best. Whatever body you end up with, I am sure you'll make great images with!

[DavidTO]

Seems that Mr. Secret Pants can't keep his secret to himself...

[dragon300zx]

Pinky: Gee Brain, what do you want to do tonight?
Brain: Same thing we do every night Pinky, TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!

They're Pinky and The Brain
Yes Pinky and The Brain
One is a genius, the other's insane
They're laboratory mice, their genes have been spliced
They're dinky, they're Pinky and The Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain

Before each night is done, their plan will be unfurled
By the dawning of the sun they'll take over the world
They're Pinky and The Brain
Yes Pinky and The Brain
The Twilight Campaign is easy to explain
They'll prove they're mousy worth, and overthrow the earth
They're dinky, they're Pinky and The Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Brain Narf!

[DoctorIt]

Seems that Mr. Secret Pants can't keep his secret to himself...That's cuz he barely knows it himself.

[ginger_55]

I am going to take back everything nice that I said and declare Daniel to be an immature 14 yr old, since he has told his secret plan to everyone except me!

g

[Stormdancing]

Like I said, he dreams about changing equipment more often than most people change their underwear.

Are we talking about Daniel or Andy?:D

It's ok to have dreams.
The smart thing to do is have dreams, but make sure they are realistic and reasonable. Listen to what experienced people have to say - blend that in with your dream until you have a plan that is realistic and meets the real world budjet.

[DanielB]

can't talk about it right now.... i'm in social studies :lol3


i'll let you know publicly what my plan once it sells:deal

[dragon300zx]

can't talk about it right now.... i'm in social studies :lol3


i'll let you know publicly what my plan once I TAKE OVER THE WORLD

Narf.

[ginger_55]

:flip :bad :whip :thwak


:cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry


nobody loves me! (on valentines day, too)

especially not high IQ kids!

[JimM]

nobody loves me! (on valentines day, too)

especially not high IQ kids!

Ginger, I promise you are not missing much.

[Angelo]

Daniel is not 14, he is a photographer.

And some people here sound like a cliche of old, as in "when I was your age".

Also, equipment does matter, and a 14 yr old with a plan that does not involve drugs, etc, well, sounds good to me.



:agree

Well said Ginger!

[DanielB]

okay, since i've officially withdrawn my 10D from the market and i have a 70-200 f/4L and a 430 on the way, i'll fill you in as to waht my plan was... or as my dad called it, the Photographic Stock Market idea

my "devised" plan was to sell my camera. for 675.. i already have 550 saved up.... i figure, i can buy a Canon 70-200 f/4L and a 580EX, then... i would have some more money coming in, and i could buy the 10D back whenever the 20D replacement comes out because the 20D's price will be lower, thus bumping the 10D's price lower...

i figure it will be easy to pick up a used 10D easily on FM because people will be wanting to upgrade to the replacement... selling their 20D's then that will make all the 10D people want 20D's so they sell their 10D's


and yeah that was my mad scientific plan... and i would have gone through with it too, but i decided i didn't need all the 580 had to offer just yet and i found a stellar deal on a 70-200 that i couldn't pass up so i have a 430 on the way from B&H right now and the 70-200 should be here by friday or saturday...:lust



so there ya go, the secrets out!

enjoy gossiping about how i'm a scheeming little teenager who would take advantage of the momentary lapse in sales to make an extra 250ish:thumb



Daniel.

[JimM]

Well, congrats on deciding to keep the camera. I think you'll be happy with the decision. Besides, how were you going to handle getting new glass and having no body to put it on?

[DanielB]

Well, congrats on deciding to keep the camera. I think you'll be happy with the decision. Besides, how were you going to handle getting new glass and having no body to put it on?


i couldn't. :nah


it would drive me crazyyyy :lol3

[wxwax]

ingenuitive


New word!

:lol3

[JimM]

New word!

:lol3

Someone has to add to our vocabulary once in a while! :wink