1771581 Loc: Everett, WA

Good afternoon, Everyone. My name is Keith, I just bought a Canon EOS 70D. Right now it looks like a spaceship--but I am excited to learn its use.

I mainly used 64/100 ASI slide film with manual exposures to photograph "natural setting" scenes. I had an old Minolta 370x-that really worked for me. I like to experiment with Macro photos, bokeh, and, and believe it or not--I love pan photography.

I am practicing with the 70D and will get up to speed so I can enjoy the conversations here on Ugly Hedgehog

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

Welcome to the forum Keith ~

Lots of experience here so don't hesitate to ask questions about your new system... ;)

1771581 Loc: Everett, WA

Nice. Thank you for the welcome. I am looking forward to asking questions and refamiliarizing myself with a world in which I haven't existed for awhile!

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

For a rainy day - here is some "lite" reading to get you started ;)

Tips on "The Title" - when asking questions the title should reflect what info you are looking for - this lets the people with the experience in that area jump in and help...
A quick example:
Good: Help with focus problem - Nikon D800
Not so good: Focus?

A little research goes along ways in helping you learn...
A few resources:
**The Home page on the forum is the gateway to the UHH Sections: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/section_list.jsp
**The FAQ's: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-106-1.html - please check it out -
**And finally - the search link at the top of this page will let you search the forum - TIP: use advanced link to select the section to search and you can also select "sort to show most recent topics first"

Google can provide you with a lot of info and let you narrow down your questions...

To get more in-depth knowledge - check out the links in the Tutorial section of the Photo Start Sheet.
http://www.photostartsheet.com/

Shopping - These sites are popular with the members:
B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
Adorama: http://www.adorama.com/
Cameta: http://www.cameta.com/
KEH: http://www.keh.com/

It is recommended to stay away from gray market items (non-USA) -
Here is a decent article by Nikon on gray market:
http://nikonrumors.com/2014/07/08/nikon-d800e-for-2399-99-on-ebay.aspx/

Training resources:
the art of photography
http://theartofphotography.tv/about/how-to-use-this-website/

Lynda.com
http://www.lynda.com/default.aspx

Photographer 101
http://photooneoone.blogspot.com/

Penn State - Digital Photography - Comm 269
http://photo.comm.psu.edu/

PhotographyCourse.Net
Free Film and Digital Photography Courses
http://photographycourse.net/beginner-photography

Adorama Learning Center
http://www.adorama.com/alc/

B&H Training
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/

Enjoy -

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

Keith, welcome to fun and games. Careful here though, its addicting. Enjoy ur nice camera

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Welcome to the family :)

JoeB Loc: Mohawk Valley, NY

Hello Keith, welcome to UHH.

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

Welcome and enjoy

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Welcome to the UHH Keith.

HowardPepper Loc: Palm Coast, FL

Greetings Keith, and welcome to the UHH!

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

Welcome to the site.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Hello Keith and welcome to the forum. 8-)

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

Aloha Keith and welcome to UHH. Keep practicing with your 70D. This is a great place to learn -- all you have to do is ask questions. The main thing is that you keep having fun and enjoy your photos.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Welcome to UHH Keith, glad you joined us. I see Shellback gave you plenty to chew on for sometime. Good thing about the Hog, many knowledgeable and helpful members. Have fun and enjoy the forum.
Don

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Welcome to UHH and congratulations on your new camera.