Comments on: A jaw drop moment. Or two. Make that three. http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/a-jaw-drop-moment-or-two-make-that-three/ Welcome to the Ivory Hut. No, it is not made of soap. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:48:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Eva http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/a-jaw-drop-moment-or-two-make-that-three/#comment-2911 Eva Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:25:17 +0000 http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/?p=800#comment-2911 I enjoyed the debate. I use a simple point and shoot now and want to become a more serious photographer... which this camera just doesn't allow. I have been debating between the two for a year now. I have the same voices as you do... that is why I still haven't purchased one. I enjoyed the debate. I use a simple point and shoot now and want to become a more serious photographer… which this camera just doesn’t allow. I have been debating between the two for a year now. I have the same voices as you do… that is why I still haven’t purchased one.

]]> By: Digital Photography Tips http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/a-jaw-drop-moment-or-two-make-that-three/#comment-2840 Digital Photography Tips Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:19:34 +0000 http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/?p=800#comment-2840 I've been a hardcore Nikon fan since the late 80's ... I admit I had a brief affair with a Canon but I broke it off shortly after. I’ve been a hardcore Nikon fan since the late 80’s … I admit I had a brief affair with a Canon but I broke it off shortly after.

]]> By: Shawn http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/a-jaw-drop-moment-or-two-make-that-three/#comment-2718 Shawn Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:19:16 +0000 http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/?p=800#comment-2718 Hello Ms. Ivoryhut! I followed you here from P-Dub's site, and must say that in 2 days, you've pretty much answered all the initial questions I've always had regarding advanced photography. I've usually attempted to read books & manuals, and only ended up glassy eyed and befuddled by the end of the second paragraph. But I guess I can wrap my brain around water, and buckets and hoses pretty well. ;) Must be 'cuz I've got kids..... Santa is bringing me the Canon Powershot XS10 IS tomorrow (12/4) with a couple of tripods, and I'm sure by the end of the holidays, my family will be absolutely sick of me shoving the camera in their faces! With everything I've learned from you & P-Dub, I'm not so scared that my indoor shots will be dark & dreary, or that my outdoor shots will be dull & noisy. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!! And I'm glad to read that you'll remain devoted to your S5. :D Devoted, Shawn Hello Ms. Ivoryhut!

I followed you here from P-Dub’s site, and must say that in 2 days, you’ve pretty much answered all the initial questions I’ve always had regarding advanced photography. I’ve usually attempted to read books & manuals, and only ended up glassy eyed and befuddled by the end of the second paragraph. But I guess I can wrap my brain around water, and buckets and hoses pretty well. ;) Must be ‘cuz I’ve got kids…..

Santa is bringing me the Canon Powershot XS10 IS tomorrow (12/4) with a couple of tripods, and I’m sure by the end of the holidays, my family will be absolutely sick of me shoving the camera in their faces! With everything I’ve learned from you & P-Dub, I’m not so scared that my indoor shots will be dark & dreary, or that my outdoor shots will be dull & noisy. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!!

And I’m glad to read that you’ll remain devoted to your S5. :D

Devoted,
Shawn

]]> By: ivoryhut http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/a-jaw-drop-moment-or-two-make-that-three/#comment-2715 ivoryhut Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:27:45 +0000 http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/?p=800#comment-2715 Funny, Terri! Given that I'm about as clumsy as Ashton is in that commercial, it just may be a bit dangerous for me to be using his camera. :) Karen, I go through a "I really, really want a DSLR" phase about once or twice a year. That's been going on for a few years now. Sarah, excellent choice on the S5. :) And yes, new things we learn about photography translate across the board regardless of what camera we're using. I'm glad you're having fun with your new camera. Keep shooting! Funny, Terri! Given that I’m about as clumsy as Ashton is in that commercial, it just may be a bit dangerous for me to be using his camera. :)

Karen, I go through a “I really, really want a DSLR” phase about once or twice a year. That’s been going on for a few years now.

Sarah, excellent choice on the S5. :) And yes, new things we learn about photography translate across the board regardless of what camera we’re using. I’m glad you’re having fun with your new camera. Keep shooting!

]]> By: Sarah http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/a-jaw-drop-moment-or-two-make-that-three/#comment-2709 Sarah Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:26:41 +0000 http://ivoryhut.wordpress.com/?p=800#comment-2709 Dear Miss IvoryHut, Please, no matter what you decide to do on the dSLR question, please do not stop shooting with and writing great tutorials for the Canon S5 IS. After reading your very first tutorial on PW, I went out that very weekend and bought that very camera. Yes, I had gone through the excruciating research you describe in looking for a "new" and "better camera". I was all set to go for the Canon Xsi, or the Nikon D40, D60 or whatever....then you showed me I needn't go there when I clearly wasn't ready. Based completely on your blog and tutorials, I bought the S5 IS (it was the last one the store had- the new Sx10 was coming in) got a good price on it and have been in love ever since! Even got a decent moon shot - thanks to your tutorial and suggestions. I can understand your need to move on, but I also know what you mean about leaving your S5 IS behind having its feelings hurt. Prior to this purchase, I've been shooting with a Canon SD 700 IS, and I can tell you, it's feelings are not hurt. It is still always by my side in my purse, and BECAUSE of this wonderful new camera I have, and all the things you've taught me, I'm even taking better pictures with the SD 700! So I feel that even when you to on to the dSLR status, you will still continue to use and support (and can I hope to continue to write tutorials) for the S5 IS! It's a great camera and I still have much to learn! Happy Thanksgiving! Dear Miss IvoryHut,

Please, no matter what you decide to do on the dSLR question, please do not stop shooting with and writing great tutorials for the Canon S5 IS. After reading your very first tutorial on PW, I went out that very weekend and bought that very camera. Yes, I had gone through the excruciating research you describe in looking for a “new” and “better camera”. I was all set to go for the Canon Xsi, or the Nikon D40, D60 or whatever….then you showed me I needn’t go there when I clearly wasn’t ready.

Based completely on your blog and tutorials, I bought the S5 IS (it was the last one the store had- the new Sx10 was coming in) got a good price on it and have been in love ever since! Even got a decent moon shot – thanks to your tutorial and suggestions.

I can understand your need to move on, but I also know what you mean about leaving your S5 IS behind having its feelings hurt. Prior to this purchase, I’ve been shooting with a Canon SD 700 IS, and I can tell you, it’s feelings are not hurt. It is still always by my side in my purse, and BECAUSE of this wonderful new camera I have, and all the things you’ve taught me, I’m even taking better pictures with the SD 700!

So I feel that even when you to on to the dSLR status, you will still continue to use and support (and can I hope to continue to write tutorials) for the S5 IS! It’s a great camera and I still have much to learn!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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