Hi Al,
Thanks for visiting!
Yes, I bought a 500D and a conversion lens adapter for the Pro1. I now can magnify a subject 1.0ft away from the tip of the lens more than by using the macro mode of the camera. Great for insects. In the camera's menu you select the right converter and the lens will automatically be moved and fixed automatically at the right point. But it is pretty different from what I am used to so I have to learn how to work with it. But it is fun. The 500D itself can be fixed to the camera too but that is not recommended by Canon...I have no idea why though. I read good revieuws about the 500D so I went for it. I hope that was a good decision!
regards, Viviane

Hi Al, thanks for visiting!
My new lens arrived yesterday and I have been practicing...hard to focus as it is works completely different as what I am used to. I put my first attempts online so if you fancy a good laugh....have a look!
http://public.fotki.com/viviane/sharing_folder/canon_500d_lensfirs/
Love your newest shots!perfect as usual!
regards, Viviane

Hi Al, thanks for visiting!
My new lens arrived yesterday and I have been practicing...hard to focus as it is works completely different as what I am used to. I put my first attempts online so if you fancy a good laugh....have a look!
Love your newest shots!perfect as usual!
regards, Viviane

Just found your site! I am in awe of your bird photos and have stayed up way too late looking at them! your Yosemite pics were also great. I'll be back I love birds!

Hello, my compliments for your nice photos!
Please come see my photos sometimes?
Best regards, Tom from The Netherlands.

http://members.lycos.nl/tomjutte/

Hi Al,
I have no words for your new shots...except that they are simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing, I had a lovely time enjoying them!
I am indeed getting a bit used to the camera but as always very insecure about my ork...It is hard for me to decide what's good and what is not.Sounds stupid, but I mean...how to improve things when you don't know the limits of the camera and for that what to be able to do. But I am practicing a lot and get help from Mike and other friends...I am very lucky!
regards, Viviane

Viviane,

Don't worry about what is good or bad. You either like it or don't like it. Helps to get other views though because sometimes we miss things or get in a rut.

Al Perry

Good morning Al..........I really enjoyed your new chicken series. You have some amazing shots there. Someday, I'll have me one of those 600mm lenses.

Mike

Gidday Al,

Your prairie chicken photos are amazing. Well done.

Peter

I liked your chicken shots. Brings back memories.

Mike

Hi Al,
I really enjoyed your new pictures! They are so special, and I like the ones in "bad" weather!
Take care!
Viviane

Thanks for the comment Al! :)

Hi Al, Thanks for your encouraging comment. I think I succeeded today in taking the very first really well focused shots with the Pro1.
I would appreciate you having a look at one and give me your honest opinion!
http://public.fotki.com/viviane/canon_powershot_pro1/pro1-_my_favourite/simply_the_bestimho/irene2.html

Hi Al,
You made it to the Most Visited list! Well done!

Thanks for your comment in my guestbook!
I am more confident now...when it is good enough for you (sometimes!;) it is certainly good enough for me!!!
Thanks!

Hi Al,
I enjoyed your latest pictures a lot!
Ordered a new camera yesterday...decided on not buying a DSRL as they are too heavy for me with my handicap so I thought the Canon Pro1 might be a good second best...
Looking forward to trying it out!

very good, so many!!

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Peter

I pleased to send you my seasons greetings :
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Andre

Hi Al,

If you get a minute, swing by and check this out.

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Peter

Just to wish you...
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