Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... - PhotoCamel

E-Man · 07-24-2008

I haven't taken a photo in 4 days now.

My camera and lens are in for calibration and it may be another 2 weeks before I can take pictures again... I think I'm going through withdrawl

charger912 · 07-24-2008

Hi, Eric! That really sucks man! Do you have a camera phone?

Inked Photography · 07-24-2008

Quick fix......buy a disposable camera.

Jacco · 07-24-2008

Hang in there, Eric! You can make it!
You can kick the habit!
A life without photography IS possible!
And think of the money you'll save!

CliffB · 07-24-2008

You are in need of Photoholics Anonymous. It is a great 12 step program. But, remember that the steps are 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32 and 44.

Benji · 07-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by CliffB

You are in need of Photoholics Anonymous. It is a great 12 step program. But, remember that the steps are 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32 and 44.

Actually that is a 12 STOP program.

Benji

CliffB · 07-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benji

Actually that is a 12 STOP program.

Benji

Touche

E-Man · 07-24-2008

You guys are great

Actually, the Canon rep told me that if the body tested ok, it might be returned before the lens (should the lens need calibration). So, there is some hope I can use a returned body with my 50mm 1.8 lens in the near future.

Jacco · 07-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-Man

You guys are great

Actually, the Canon rep told me that if the body tested ok, it might be returned before the lens (should the lens need calibration). So, there is some hope I can use a returned body with my 50mm 1.8 lens in the near future.

What's this, E-Man? You've got THE perfect excuse to get new gear, and you throw it away...?
Sheeeeesh!

E-Man · 07-24-2008

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Originally Posted by Jacco

What's this, E-Man? You've got THE perfect excuse to get new gear, and you throw it away...?

Ha - this IS new gear! Just having it tweaked a little for better performance.

jfrancho · 07-24-2008

Try art therapy. Draw a picture of you with your camera.

Jacco · 07-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-Man

Ha - this IS new gear! Just having it tweaked a little for better performance.

Well, then obviously you need more new gear!
What if the opportunity for the shot of your lifetime cropped up in the next 24 hours? What are you going to shoot it with as long as your super-duper brand spanking new gear is getting 'tweaked', but more importantly: not in your hands!?

E-Man · 07-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacco

Well, then obviously you need more new gear!

Jacco, you're a very bad influence on people...

Jacco · 07-24-2008

No, Eric, seriously, it's called backup. For instance, every real event pro will always have a couple or more camera bodies, and a handful of lenses, and a few flashguns, to cover all contingencies and have backup should something go south. Can't afford that as a pro.

fintastic · 07-24-2008

Eric
I want you to understand that this is not your fault,I would like to take you back when you were a child. And your father took pictures of you with that Polaroid and you smelled that emulation that is the root of your addiction.
I can help you but it will be $ 350.00 hr.
John

charger912 · 07-25-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by fintastic

I can help you but it will be $ 350.00 hr.

John, that's a little outrageous!

Eric, I took a psychology class in high school and still have a few books on the subject. I'll help you out for $300/hr. I won't rip you off like John!!!!

E-Man · 07-25-2008

Well, for $350 an hour, I think I can forgo the therapy and just buy a used body. I'm not that screwed up just yet

However, I also don't depend on my camera for a paycheck, so I'll just sit and mutter to myself until the calibration is done.

JDArt · 07-26-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benji

Actually that is a 12 STOP program.

Benji

E-Man · 07-29-2008

I've found another way to pass the time until my camera gets back - catching up on ordering prints from the past few moths that I've fallen behind on. If I can't make more photos, I can at least enjoy the work I've already done...

Eric

c_dwebb@msn.com · 07-30-2008

HMMM,
Just wondering the steps show 2.8 then 4 on up. What happened to 3.5 ? Many of my favorite lenses still display 3.5 and they work just fine! Actually none of my lenses are marked 44. 45, 64, 128 but not 44.

I guess I am just showing my age,
C Webb

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E-Man Guanaco Location: Between asleep and awake Posts: 386 CamelKarma: 412 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... I haven't taken a photo in 4 days now. My camera and lens are in for calibration and it may be another 2 weeks before I can take pictures again... I think I'm going through withdrawl __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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Jacco Vicuna Posts: 226 CamelKarma: 46 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... Hang in there, Eric! You can make it! You can kick the habit! A life without photography IS possible! And think of the money you'll save!
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CliffB Vicuna Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina Posts: 168 CamelKarma: 1057 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... You are in need of Photoholics Anonymous. It is a great 12 step program. But, remember that the steps are 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32 and 44.

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E-Man Guanaco Location: Between asleep and awake Posts: 386 CamelKarma: 412 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... You guys are great Actually, the Canon rep told me that if the body tested ok, it might be returned before the lens (should the lens need calibration). So, there is some hope I can use a returned body with my 50mm 1.8 lens in the near future.
	__________________ -Eric Shooting a Canon 40D with 50F1.8 II, 24-70 F2.8 L, 70-200 F2.8L IS, and A Better Bounce Card on a Speedlight 430EX Always in search of my next expensive hobby...

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jfrancho Camel Breath Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 11,439 CamelKarma: 3070 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... Try art therapy. Draw a picture of you with your camera.
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Jacco Vicuna Posts: 226 CamelKarma: 46 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... No, Eric, seriously, it's called backup. For instance, every real event pro will always have a couple or more camera bodies, and a handful of lenses, and a few flashguns, to cover all contingencies and have backup should something go south. Can't afford that as a pro.
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fintastic Vicuna Posts: 243 CamelKarma: 155 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... Eric I want you to understand that this is not your fault,I would like to take you back when you were a child. And your father took pictures of you with that Polaroid and you smelled that emulation that is the root of your addiction. I can help you but it will be $ 350.00 hr. John
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E-Man Guanaco Location: Between asleep and awake Posts: 386 CamelKarma: 412 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... Well, for $350 an hour, I think I can forgo the therapy and just buy a used body. I'm not that screwed up just yet However, I also don't depend on my camera for a paycheck, so I'll just sit and mutter to myself until the calibration is done.
	__________________ -Eric Shooting a Canon 40D with 50F1.8 II, 24-70 F2.8 L, 70-200 F2.8L IS, and A Better Bounce Card on a Speedlight 430EX Always in search of my next expensive hobby...

07-29-2008	#19 (permalink)
E-Man Guanaco Location: Between asleep and awake Posts: 386 CamelKarma: 412 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... I've found another way to pass the time until my camera gets back - catching up on ordering prints from the past few moths that I've fallen behind on. If I can't make more photos, I can at least enjoy the work I've already done... Eric
	__________________ -Eric Shooting a Canon 40D with 50F1.8 II, 24-70 F2.8 L, 70-200 F2.8L IS, and A Better Bounce Card on a Speedlight 430EX Always in search of my next expensive hobby...

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c_dwebb@msn.com Vicuna Location: Canon City, Colorado Posts: 176 CamelKarma: 206 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Hi, my name is Eric, I'm a photo-haulic and... HMMM, Just wondering the steps show 2.8 then 4 on up. What happened to 3.5 ? Many of my favorite lenses still display 3.5 and they work just fine! Actually none of my lenses are marked 44. 45, 64, 128 but not 44. I guess I am just showing my age, C Webb __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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