Okay, where's my secret decoder ring?

[bobcool]

Well, I've done it.

After months of research, I finally purchased a dSLR. I'm now a member of "the club." So, where's my ring? Membership card? Bumper sticker? :D

Actually, I have the feeling that what I'll get (besides a much richer capture of my family's moments) is a consistently lighter wallet as time goes by. :thumb

But, the tradeoff is still a great deal - I want my family's memories to be captured by the best camera I can afford (and lenses I can't - LOL). I just got the shipping confirmation from Canoga Camera this afternoon:
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Nikon D80 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Outfit w/18-55mm DX Nikkor Lens

Nikon AF SpeedLight SB-600 TTL Camera Shoe Mount Flash

So, now the wait begins. Hopefully by next weekend I'll be shooting RAW and loving it! :wink

[Rhuarc]

Congrats!! :clap

Hopefully by next year this time I will be joining the same club.

[ian408]

Welcome!

[richW]

Well, I've done it.

After months of research, I finally purchased a dSLR. I'm now a member of "the club." So, where's my ring? Membership card? Bumper sticker? :D Here is your card.....

[Scott_Quier]

Here is your card.....Rich, This is too cool! Good on you!

Bobcool - welcome to the club, though I'm not sure why you chose a junior membership instead of full membership (Nikon vs. Canon).:rofl

Congrats! I'm sure you will love it. Now comes the endless hours of lusting and weighing the cost/benefit of each and every lens that you NEED!

[ivar]

Bobcool - welcome to the club, though I'm not sure why you chose a junior membership instead of full membership (Nikon vs. Canon).:lol3 I knew someone had to say something, why give the new proud camera owner a break....

[mwgrice]

Well, I've done it.

After months of research, I finally purchased a dSLR. I'm now a member of "the club." So, where's my ring? Membership card? Bumper sticker? :D

Actually, I have the feeling that what I'll get (besides a much richer capture of my family's moments) is a consistently lighter wallet as time goes by. :thumb

But, the tradeoff is still a great deal - I want my family's memories to be captured by the best camera I can afford (and lenses I can't - LOL). I just got the shipping confirmation from Canoga Camera this afternoon:
_______________________________

Nikon D80 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Outfit w/18-55mm DX Nikkor Lens

Nikon AF SpeedLight SB-600 TTL Camera Shoe Mount Flash

So, now the wait begins. Hopefully by next weekend I'll be shooting RAW and loving it! :wink

For the decoder ring, send a check or money order for $1999.99, made out to me. PM me for the details. By the time your check clears, I'll have figured out where I'm going to get the ring.

[bobcool]

LOL Scott - wow that took only four replies - is that a record? :D

Seriously, I could have gone either way and gotten great results, but I did already have an existing Nikkor lense that tipped the scales in Nikon's favor. Plus, the D80 just "felt better" in my hands and I also liked the viewfinder better than the XTi.

Regardless, I'm looking forward to tapping the vast knowledge of this board to help me produce the best pictures for my family and friends. I've been lurking for quite awhile here, and I'm amazed at the amount of expertise and talent I've seen.

Anyway, have a great weekend everyone!

[richW]

Bobcool - welcome to the club, though I'm not sure why you chose a junior membership instead of full membership (Nikon vs. Canon) Just incase BobCool decides to change clubs.

[Scott_Quier]

LOL Scott - wow that took only four replies - is that a record? :D

Seriously, I could have gone either way and gotten great results, but I did already have an existing Nikkor lense that tipped the scales in Nikon's favor. Plus, the D80 just "felt better" in my hands and I also liked the viewfinder better than the XTi.

These are very good reasons to go the route you did. I would have done the same thing in your shoes. As has been said many times in many ways on DGrin, it's not the camera gear but the brain behind it that creates the image. One with some skill can create a great image with a piece of film and a pin-hole in a cardboard box. But, that ain't me!

Looking forward to your contributions here!

[firedancing4life]

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