Canon-350D

I'm coming out of lurkdom to say thanks to the moderators who have made this 
group a sucess. You are dedicated and special.   I've not checked out or 
participated in other groups so I'm not sure what is out there and available to 
all of us but when I first got started with my 350D I received alot of good 
suggestions for the questions/problems I was having.   And, even though I 
haven't even used my 350D for a bit of time due to the convenience and 
portability of my el cheapo canon 570 IS, I still read the posts that are of 
interest to me. Yes, you can stone me for this (camera useage) however I have 
been a photo buff since the 60's when my first camera was a used minolta sr1? 
with no light meter!  

 I must say the 350D is by now taking a back seat to some of the newer models 
out there, but there are those of us still using it and encountering problems 
or issues that exists. So, we still need help.   Ok, so I have my eye on the 
XSI body, and if that purchase becomes a reality, hopefully I would assume that 
this group (with the new name) would have enough contributors with this model 
to share information.  

Bottom line - whatever name those of you more knowledable than I decide on I'll 
go with it and glean what I can from the contributors there.   

Thanks again. 
Carrie in KC
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rob Morales 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:21 PM
  Subject: Re: [Canon-350D] Keep the existing name


  Hello Bob - we, as the moderators of the group, decided that the name change 
was needed and in the best interest, since the content of the group barely 
reflected the title. While we may have all gravitated here due to camera model 
we own, the discussions on this group were barely about the specific 350d at 
all. When people ask to join the group we only screen memberships for spam, we 
never ask or make it a pre-requisite that you even own a 350d. So basically, 
anyone with an interest in photography and wasnt a spammer was allowed to join, 
it did not matter what camera you owned. The discussions here were mostly of 
lenses, flashes, and filters that are mostly universal to all Canon EOS 
cameras. Some of us have upgraded or have added to the equipment we have, and 
still have not felt the need to change or move to another group.

  In the past 2 years we have shared images made with many canon models, asked 
opinions on shooting techniques, learned a new trick or two within photoshop, 
shared links to reviews of upcoming camera models and equipment and overall 
have received lots of great advice from amateur to professional level 
photographers no matter what equipment they own. We all share a common love of 
photography, and photography is the same no matter what Canon model you shoot 
with. Yes, certain features from model to model may be different, but 
photography technique is the same. Give me a 350d and a 40D that share a lens 
and I will produce almost the exact image to the naked eye because from model 
to model, my technique will not change.

  Because of this, I see no real reason why the name should stay the same. That 
is the reason keeping the original name was not made a choice. This is the most 
discussion I have seen on this group in the past few months, and I think that 
speaks volumes in itself. We decided the name change was inevitable or the 
group would soon cease to be relevant, and we extended the courtesy of asking 
the members to help us decide on a new name. 
  The group will always be open to ideas and discussions of the 350d, I am not 
letting mine become irrelevant anytime soon, and it will also be open to 
discussions about other models, techniques and critiques of images, as it has 
always been. Let us not be afraid of change. 

  When the vote comes to a close, we as a group will move forward, sharing our 
ideas and love of photography as we always have, but just with a different 
name. For those of you who feel they have been slighted in some way or feel 
they cannot move forward with us, you too are free to seek another group thats 
fits your exact 350d needs. I wish you well, and I will be sorry to see you go, 
because I may have learned something new from you in the future if I already 
haven't. 

  Thanks...

  -Rob in NYC

  ----- Original Message ----
  From: bobworthingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 8:49:44 PM
  Subject: [Canon-350D] Keep the existing name

  I did not vote because my choice was not on the list. In order for the vote 
to be a fair 
  reflection of all the members of the group, you should have included keeping 
the group 
  name the same as it is now. I have a 350D and that is why I joined this 
group. There are 
  other yahoo groups that are more general in scope. If that is what I wanted, 
I would join one 
  of those, such as the Digital Rebels. I want to share information and ideas 
with other users of 
  the Canon 350D. If members of this group want to discuss other cameras, they 
are free to 
  seek out other groups to join.

  Respectfully, Bob 

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