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Just got my first digital camera - I attempted a self shot - hells bells 16K

Feb 8, 2004 5:44AM PST

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Re: attempted self shot -- Smile, you're on candid camera! (NT)
Feb 8, 2004 5:46AM PST

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Smile, you're on candid camera! - It certainly looks like it Dave lol (NT)
Feb 8, 2004 5:54AM PST

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Re:Just got my first digital camera - I attempted a self shot - hells bells 16K
Feb 8, 2004 5:54AM PST

EEEEEEKKKKKKKKKK!

(just kidding) Wink

Now, get out there and let's see something really interesting!

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Will do Paul - prepare to see a bit of England :) NT
Feb 8, 2004 6:43AM PST

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Probably just the subject material : ) did you see the Michael Jackson arrest photo? : (
Feb 8, 2004 5:56AM PST

Some cameras have a special setting for taking your own picture while holding the camera.

Method 2 is to use the delay timer for taking your own picture.

Or do as I do: wear a mask.

The Lone Ranger

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did you see the Michael Jackson arrest photo? : ( Hope I look better than that :( NT
Feb 8, 2004 6:47AM PST
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NT You have a nose, so already you're ahead. ;-)
Feb 8, 2004 8:41AM PST

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Thanks Cindi - Here is a photo of a photo taken when I was 13 years old :) 13kb
Feb 8, 2004 12:09PM PST
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What a handsome little guy you were too!! ;-) -nt
Feb 8, 2004 1:03PM PST

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Thanks Rosalie ;) I probably didn't think that of myself at the time :)
Feb 8, 2004 3:06PM PST

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Re:Just got my first digital camera - I attempted a self shot - hells bells 16K
Feb 8, 2004 6:29AM PST
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Hi Angeline
Feb 8, 2004 6:52AM PST

Funny you mentioned the "old up the nose shot" - the 1st two attempts were like that, but this one I think I held the camera up above my head in elevation.
I shall ask my friend to take a slightly longer range photo of me, and I shall have a good shave for the occasion. Thanks for the feedback.
Steve

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Hi, Steve
Feb 8, 2004 7:24AM PST

Sounds like a good plan! (A neck tie is not required.)Happy

(Me, I have the bad habit of dipping the camera when I push the button, so cut off part of my subject.)


Angeline
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Re: How to -- Doesn't the camera have a timer?
Feb 8, 2004 12:15PM PST

Hi, Steve.

Most digicams have a 10 second delay timer setting. here's what you do -- put the camera on a table pointed at a chair with something right behind it (a painting, frinstance) about at head level. Focus on the painting, then trigger the camera. 10 seconds is plenty of time for you to go and sit in the chair.

-- Dave K, Speakeasy Moderator
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Re:Re: How to -- Doesn't the camera have a timer?
Feb 8, 2004 12:24PM PST

Hi Dave,
I haven't noticed anything like that yet, but that doesn't mean there isn't a photo delay timer somewhere.
I shall have another look and carry out what you suggested if I find it.

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It's the last thing everyone finds. Usually by...
Feb 8, 2004 1:58PM PST

wondering what some setting is, turning it on, seeing nothing happen, then the look of surprise when it starts beeping, and finally dropping it as the flash unexpectedly goes off right in your face. The picture obtained though, if looking at the lens then, is usually priceless, LOL.

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The mystery is gone, you've lost your credibility forever.
Feb 8, 2004 7:50AM PST
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Re:Just got my first digital camera - I attempted a self shot - hells bells 16K
Feb 8, 2004 9:03AM PST

Hey Steve,

Surprised that the photo came up right away. It is a little large. I like it better then the one you have at Wayne's photo gallery. Maybe it is because of the stash, I like, have one also. Going to substitued with another??

http://www.wayne.hardy.com/zdnetfolks.htm

JR

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You may find this one interesting - photo of my little corner of the living room - with my new computer 52K
Feb 8, 2004 12:20PM PST
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Wow! A bit stuffed there.
Feb 8, 2004 1:46PM PST

I keep it simple. You can see my "desk" in this page I put up for Hurricane Isabel passing thru our area. I find the normal computer desk a bit restrictive in leg room underneath, I like to stretch them out at times. Clicking on small image will open larger.

My Hurricane Isabel page.

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What a lovely puddy cat you got there - what a size :) NT
Feb 8, 2004 3:16PM PST

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Very neat compared to mine Steve. Hope to get film & post my clutter one of these days. :-) (NT)
Feb 8, 2004 4:36PM PST

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How do you fit in there? (NT)
Feb 9, 2004 9:27AM PST

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Only just fit in - I push the armchair away a bit which just gives me enough room to
Feb 9, 2004 9:38AM PST

sit at the keyboard. The first link of this thread has now changed to a more respectable picture of myself. I need to lose some weight though. Sad

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Don't we all. Don't remind me.
Feb 9, 2004 10:38PM PST
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Re:my little corner of the living room -- And K thinks MY room is messy! (NT ;-)
Feb 9, 2004 12:52PM PST

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You have got a very good example to show K what it could look like ;)
Feb 9, 2004 3:56PM PST

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You did good,Lad................
Feb 8, 2004 9:05AM PST

it's a pleasure to see the face behind the posts!!

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Thanks Tony - I shall slip a better one in soon when my friend can help - it's a start anyway :) NT
Feb 8, 2004 12:32PM PST

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Macro distortion, like a door's peephole lens causes.
Feb 8, 2004 9:08AM PST

I have a few I made like that and after I saw them, no one else did, LOL.