Really new guy to SLRs....and here!

Eddie · 08-27-2007, 02:11 PM

Hi all, I'm Eddie. I just bought a used istDS and found this place to look for knowledge! My camera will not be here until mid-week or so, but I have been reading the manual online to familiarize myself a little. I know the DS is old news to y'all, but until now I have been using an Olympus Stylus 300 point and shoot. My best friend has owned a DS for a while, so it seemed logical to have a built in help desk too!

Well, I look forward to gleaning some info off you fine folks.

Eddie

Peter Zack · 08-27-2007, 02:44 PM

Welcome to the forum. Great spot for info and posting pictures. And every once in awhile a decent but civilized scrap over some new techie thing. The *istD is a fine camera and a great place to start. There are many here that shoot with that camera and produce images better than those that have spent far more on larger systems.

Looking forward to some of your pics!

PaulAndAPentax · 08-27-2007, 06:06 PM

Hi Eddie,

I've eyed one of the istD's as a back up body for my cam, its rated well...you should enjoy it.

Eddie · 08-29-2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks guys!!! I certainly am looking forward to getting it. Hopefully tomorrow. I realized that I take a lot of pictures, so I might as well get a real camera.

inneyeseakay · 08-29-2007, 01:09 PM

I hope you enjoy... I loved it and it was a pleasure to use, but had to sell it to buy the K10. Wife's orders.

davek · 08-29-2007, 01:28 PM

I've been really happy with my DS. No problems after >10K exposures.

Enjoy it!

08-27-2007, 02:11 PM	#1
Eddie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 189	Really new guy to SLRs....and here! Hi all, I'm Eddie. I just bought a used istDS and found this place to look for knowledge! My camera will not be here until mid-week or so, but I have been reading the manual online to familiarize myself a little. I know the DS is old news to y'all, but until now I have been using an Olympus Stylus 300 point and shoot. My best friend has owned a DS for a while, so it seemed logical to have a built in help desk too! Well, I look forward to gleaning some info off you fine folks. Eddie

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08-27-2007, 02:44 PM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Welcome to the forum. Great spot for info and posting pictures. And every once in awhile a decent but civilized scrap over some new techie thing. The *istD is a fine camera and a great place to start. There are many here that shoot with that camera and produce images better than those that have spent far more on larger systems. Looking forward to some of your pics!

08-27-2007, 06:06 PM	#3
PaulAndAPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 390	Hi Eddie, I've eyed one of the istD's as a back up body for my cam, its rated well...you should enjoy it.

08-29-2007, 11:59 AM	#4
Eddie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 189 Original Poster	Thanks guys!!! I certainly am looking forward to getting it. Hopefully tomorrow. I realized that I take a lot of pictures, so I might as well get a real camera.

08-29-2007, 01:09 PM	#5
inneyeseakay Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SC, USA Posts: 383	I hope you enjoy... I loved it and it was a pleasure to use, but had to sell it to buy the K10. Wife's orders.

08-29-2007, 01:28 PM	#6
davek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elmira, On, Canada Posts: 461	I've been really happy with my DS. No problems after >10K exposures. Enjoy it!