DV-info members average age?

Roy Beazley · September 26th, 2010, 04:01 PM

47 and starting to feel it...lol....just very glad the cameras are getting lighter!!!!

Panagiotis Raris · September 28th, 2010, 08:53 PM

twenty six; been in photography/video work since i was 20.

John Abbey · September 30th, 2010, 10:49 AM

just turned 60, but still feel like 25 most days..been shooting since I was 20. And don't forget, inside every old person is a young person wondering what the f**k happened!

Gerald Webb · October 3rd, 2010, 02:47 AM

42 here, and feel like Im learning more every day Im on here, if my calculations are correct Ill know everything there is to know about video and photography by the time I'm 1349.........
and a half.
:)

Russell Heaton · October 20th, 2010, 09:16 PM

I'm 55 and just lately I've started to realise it. That thing that I used to do all night now takes me all night to do, my eyes are on their third or fourth prescription for specs, paddling 4 or 5 kilometres in the kayak is still easy but the muscles now hurt the next day, If I look at the naked Missus, then open the 'fridge and spot a beer, the beer will win. Sad, isn't it?

Cheers

Russ

Dan Clark · October 20th, 2010, 09:59 PM

I'm 63 and sittin' back and enjoyin' life! A little fishing, playing with the grandkids, and lazing away the days on the back porch. And then there are the... Uhmm, what's happening??? I'm hallucinating!!!

Yes, I'm 63. But I'm not sitting on my tush in my advanced years. I'm a contract software developer who specializes in designing Data Warehouse (big database) systems. I still work 60-80 hours a week and rarely have a free moment. I definitely can't complain about the income and I have people constantly trying to hire me (a nice ego boost), but I wish I had more time to take pics and videos.

When I'm not working or remodeling the bathroom (a "modest" project), I spend a little time with my photo/videos pastime. Currently I'm editing a video project for my wife's Aikido dojo. Marianne is 67 and is one belt away from a black belt. (Yes, I'm very proud of her. And if you say one bad word about her, I'll kick... uhmm... I'll get Marianne to kick the crap out of you! :-) )

When the new Panasonic GH2 comes out late this year, I'm probably going to buy one and maybe a Marantz PMD661 (Oade Bros. Super Mod) for audio. (It would be great to retire my Nikon D70 and Canon HV30.) OTOH, if I could find even the slightest justification, I'd jump all over the new Panasonic AF100! One must dream, you know.

One thing I've learned in the last 60-some years is that we need to accept who we are and roll with it. When I was young, I was a geek. But I tried to deny it and make like I was "cool". Over the past several decades, I've learned to accept my innate geekness. I'm a lot happier and satisfied now. It embarrasses the heck out of my stepson, but that's his problem! :-)

Regards,

Dan.

Robert Rozak · October 21st, 2010, 01:26 PM

45 ... going on 29 ...

Alan Emery · October 21st, 2010, 02:10 PM

Turned 71 in February.

In pretty good shape. Started to do some of my own wildlife video two years ago, but realized I had a lot to learn still. Spent a year learning the software and practicing with the camera. Recently acquired a nanoflash. Now I am trying to match the results of the pros -- that is a real challenge! Looking forward to my first real season of trying to put together some wildlife material.

I figure I have another 20-25 years of fun video work left yet.
Alan

John Brock · November 14th, 2010, 03:51 PM

21 and just beginning to work with video. (Also my first post.)

John Q. Anderson · January 9th, 2011, 06:08 PM

You all seem pretty young to me. I am 67 going on 40. I travel every year for a couple of months and make a video of each trip. So far coverered all seven continents and about 80 countries. Been bitten by the video bug since 1995. Currently have three cameras and four computers. The youngsters are not the only tech savvy types around.

John A

Caleb Reynolds · January 10th, 2011, 06:00 AM

34, turning 35 in May

Trinity Bourne · February 21st, 2011, 03:00 PM

36 all of a sudden!

Louis Maddalena · February 23rd, 2011, 10:17 AM

I'm 22, been shooting video since I was 16. Been a member here since I was 20.

Wendell Frink · February 26th, 2011, 08:55 PM

Ya'll are old. I'm 16...

Nigel Eaton-Gray · April 30th, 2011, 05:58 AM

One of your Golden Oldies. 75 and still trying to travel as much as possible capturing wildlife on canon xl hd1a. Been retired since 67 but thinking of going back to work again, I don't seem to have any spare time now I am retired!!!!!

Nice to see such a young entry ahead of mine. Wish him luck for the future.

greattree.

October 3rd, 2010, 02:47 AM	#724
Gerald Webb Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Coast Australia Posts: 1,046	42 here, and feel like Im learning more every day Im on here, if my calculations are correct Ill know everything there is to know about video and photography by the time I'm 1349......... and a half. :) __________________ http://vimeo.com/livewebvideo

October 21st, 2010, 01:26 PM	#727
Robert Rozak Sponsor: JuicedLink Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 47	45 ... going on 29 ... __________________ - Promotion: Win a Canon T3i !!! Drawing Oct 3, 2011 - President of juicedLink ... DVinfo sponsor

January 10th, 2011, 06:00 AM	#731
Caleb Reynolds Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 113	34, turning 35 in May __________________ www.TeamKProductions.com Twitter Facebook

February 21st, 2011, 03:00 PM	#732
Trinity Bourne New Boot Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glastonbury Posts: 10	Re: DV-info members average age? 36 all of a sudden!

February 23rd, 2011, 10:17 AM	#733
Louis Maddalena Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Area. Posts: 550	Re: DV-info members average age? I'm 22, been shooting video since I was 16. Been a member here since I was 20. __________________ Red Epic available for rent, starting at $500 per day, Scarlets, and Lenses available too. rentals.maddalenamedia.com

September 26th, 2010, 04:01 PM	#721
Roy Beazley Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: tampa fl Posts: 92	47 and starting to feel it...lol....just very glad the cameras are getting lighter!!!!

September 28th, 2010, 08:53 PM	#722
Panagiotis Raris Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reading, PA USA and Athens, Greece Posts: 269	twenty six; been in photography/video work since i was 20.

September 30th, 2010, 10:49 AM	#723
John Abbey Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 133	just turned 60, but still feel like 25 most days..been shooting since I was 20. And don't forget, inside every old person is a young person wondering what the f**k happened!

October 20th, 2010, 09:16 PM	#725
Russell Heaton Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cossack, Western Australia, Australia Posts: 84	I'm 55 and just lately I've started to realise it. That thing that I used to do all night now takes me all night to do, my eyes are on their third or fourth prescription for specs, paddling 4 or 5 kilometres in the kayak is still easy but the muscles now hurt the next day, If I look at the naked Missus, then open the 'fridge and spot a beer, the beer will win. Sad, isn't it? Cheers Russ

October 20th, 2010, 09:59 PM	#726
Dan Clark New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellevue, WA USA Posts: 10	I'm 63 and sittin' back and enjoyin' life! A little fishing, playing with the grandkids, and lazing away the days on the back porch. And then there are the... Uhmm, what's happening??? I'm hallucinating!!! Yes, I'm 63. But I'm not sitting on my tush in my advanced years. I'm a contract software developer who specializes in designing Data Warehouse (big database) systems. I still work 60-80 hours a week and rarely have a free moment. I definitely can't complain about the income and I have people constantly trying to hire me (a nice ego boost), but I wish I had more time to take pics and videos. When I'm not working or remodeling the bathroom (a "modest" project), I spend a little time with my photo/videos pastime. Currently I'm editing a video project for my wife's Aikido dojo. Marianne is 67 and is one belt away from a black belt. (Yes, I'm very proud of her. And if you say one bad word about her, I'll kick... uhmm... I'll get Marianne to kick the crap out of you! :-) ) When the new Panasonic GH2 comes out late this year, I'm probably going to buy one and maybe a Marantz PMD661 (Oade Bros. Super Mod) for audio. (It would be great to retire my Nikon D70 and Canon HV30.) OTOH, if I could find even the slightest justification, I'd jump all over the new Panasonic AF100! One must dream, you know. One thing I've learned in the last 60-some years is that we need to accept who we are and roll with it. When I was young, I was a geek. But I tried to deny it and make like I was "cool". Over the past several decades, I've learned to accept my innate geekness. I'm a lot happier and satisfied now. It embarrasses the heck out of my stepson, but that's his problem! :-) Regards, Dan.

October 21st, 2010, 02:10 PM	#728
Alan Emery Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Janetville Ontario Canada Posts: 210	Turned 71 in February. In pretty good shape. Started to do some of my own wildlife video two years ago, but realized I had a lot to learn still. Spent a year learning the software and practicing with the camera. Recently acquired a nanoflash. Now I am trying to match the results of the pros -- that is a real challenge! Looking forward to my first real season of trying to put together some wildlife material. I figure I have another 20-25 years of fun video work left yet. Alan

November 14th, 2010, 03:51 PM	#729
John Brock New Boot Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 12	21 and just beginning to work with video. (Also my first post.)

January 9th, 2011, 06:08 PM	#730
John Q. Anderson New Boot Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nowra Australia Posts: 7	You all seem pretty young to me. I am 67 going on 40. I travel every year for a couple of months and make a video of each trip. So far coverered all seven continents and about 80 countries. Been bitten by the video bug since 1995. Currently have three cameras and four computers. The youngsters are not the only tech savvy types around. John A

February 26th, 2011, 08:55 PM	#734
Wendell Frink Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westerly, RI Posts: 44	Re: DV-info members average age? Ya'll are old. I'm 16...

April 30th, 2011, 05:58 AM	#735
Nigel Eaton-Gray New Boot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Okehampton UK Posts: 6	Re: DV-info members average age? One of your Golden Oldies. 75 and still trying to travel as much as possible capturing wildlife on canon xl hd1a. Been retired since 67 but thinking of going back to work again, I don't seem to have any spare time now I am retired!!!!! Nice to see such a young entry ahead of mine. Wish him luck for the future. greattree.