Hi all, a new member from the Netherlands is joining ;)

[Smoogle]

I found this forum on the internet while browsing for a place where I could post my photos and get some honest feed back on them, since I love to learn.
When I was young I used to take mostly festival and concert photos.
My camera was a Zenith with a tele lens.
Now many many years later I picked back up my old hobby
The object has changed though.
My passion now is Macro photos of flowers and my cats
The camera I use now is a Panasonic FZ1000 and a Raynox 250.
So much has changed over those years and I am starting from scratch again
I am on a super low budget (welfare, due to some illnesses).
So no fancy gear for me and I try getting the most out of what I have.

I live in the south of the Netherlands in a sweet colorful little house with a small garden.
Gardening used to be a huge hobby but due to my health
I had to cut back on that.
My other hobbies are the computer and being creative.
I used to do webdesign and make stationary, just for fun.
A big passion is gaming.
I played most big MMORPG's and enjoy exploring the fantasy worlds.
At the moment I am back in Guildwars 2 and having lots of fun
I believe it is the kid in me that has such a good time there
and I wanna keep it that way

I am a positive person who likes to learn a lot.
Deep critical thinking is something I enjoy too
Whenever I can I help or support my friends.
I appreciate honesty, a sharp mind and good humor.

Looking forward to your photos and your feedback *waves*
Greetings Monika.

 

[Cortian]

Welkom, Smoogle!

 

[Designer]

Welcome!

Some of the best gear (lenses) are of the older, used variety that are currently being sold at low prices.

 

[Smoogle]

Welcome!

Some of the best gear (lenses) are of the older, used variety that are currently being sold at low prices.

Oh that is nice to hear Designer
Would you mind giving me some tips ?
I cannot handle a too heavy camera, due to hand problems
I would love a camera with a great macro lens.
My Panasonic is not bad but when I tried shooting snowflakes
this winter I noticed it and the Raynox 250 were lacking
So I am open to anything that you would suggest
keep in mind though that I am on a very tight budget
Many thanks in advance !

 

[Designer]

Welcome!

Some of the best gear (lenses) are of the older, used variety that are currently being sold at low prices.

Oh that is nice to hear Designer
Would you mind giving me some tips ?
I cannot handle a too heavy camera, due to hand problems
I would love a camera with a great macro lens.
My Panasonic is not bad but when I tried shooting snowflakes
this winter I noticed it and the Raynox 250 were lacking
So I am open to anything that you would suggest
keep in mind though that I am on a very tight budget
Many thanks in advance !

I'm unfamiliar with your camera, so I will not be much help there. I have a Nikon D7100 for which I have purchased several lenses over the past year. My macro is a new Tokina AT-X ProD 100mm f/2.8 Macro.

I have purchased all my other lenses used.

I think you will be looking for a smaller camera, but I can't help you there either.

 

[Tony744]

Welcome to the forum Smoogle