Welcome!!

**Pink Dragonfly** · 09-19-2008, 02:06 AM

Hi gotrocks,

Welcome to the site!

You are more likely to get a reply to your question if you post it in either the Digital Cameras - General or Sony & Konica Minolta Forum. Sorry, I can't help you personally

Good luck with your new camera - have fun

Mette

**lordarutha** · 10-04-2008, 12:40 PM

Hi all,
It's taken me a while to find but this site is just what I was looking for.
Have been taking a few pics since 2003, just as I got to grips with my minolta x-700(great camera) It was time to go digital. I liked the look of the foveon sensor so started with a used Sigma SD9, then a used SD10 and I now have a new SD14. These cameras don't take the best pics in auto mode but once you get to grips with them they are fantastic.
Anyway hi and look forward to getting some useful advice on my pictures.

**A.M.D.A.** · 10-04-2008, 01:06 PM

Welcome lordarutha!

I agree that sometimes auto settings don’t work well. My Panasonic FZ7K currently has the menus set up to manual/presets, very rarely on full auto.

If you are looking for advice on your photos, the best place is to upload them to the Photo Critique forum or Photo Critique gallery. Remember to offer feedback on other member’s work in return.

And also, please take the time to write reviews on your gear, especially the Sigma SLRs/lenses.

**photon00b** · 10-09-2008, 03:14 PM

Name:
Matt

Meaning of handle:
pretty new to the photography game...so, it fit!

Dorky PR club I belong to:
nope

Location:
Tallahassee, FL

Born:
Yonkers, NY

Other places I've lived:
pa, ga, tn, fl, and in vans across the country on tour.

Like to Retire:
young and rich.

Ethnicity:
irish

Marriage/Family:
girlfriend with a baby due in March...our FIRST!

Languages I speak:
english

Education:
HS

Occupation:
i work in a bar.

Religious affiliation :
no sir.

Political affiliation:
no sir.

Other hobbies:
internetting, riding my bike, and playing with my dogs.

How long I have been a photographer:
1 year seriously, but about 8 'messing around'

First "real" camera:
some kodak point and shoot

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Google

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
10/9/08

Favorite forum:
too new to know.

Photogatherings I have attended:
None yet...

Favorite subjects:
nature, live concert, sports

Current Gear:
Sony Alpha100
Sony Alpha350
sony cybershot

Lenses and Accessories:
HVL-F56AM external flash
70-300mm lens
planning on adding a lot more lighting

Camera I use the most:
alpha350

Why I prefer film or digital:
digital is easier for me.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
every seems to be ready to answer all of the questions that i will bombard the site with...thanks in advance!