I'm a hobbyist photographer (b 1967) who started shooting at the age of 10. However, for some reason I lost the interest when I was about 18. So, for many years, I did not shoot one picture until I again got interested in photography when I bought my first digital camera in 2002. Since then, the interest has just escalated. Today I use the excellent Konica Minolta Dynax 7D with a variety of fine Minolta glass and some other brands.