Just ordered a Canon Rebel XTI

8Banger · 03-15-09, 12:59

woo woo!!

it may not be top of the line anymore, but i just ordered one and it's new - so im pretty excited. just a 18-55mm canon lense.

whomever has experience with these cameras, or any in the canon line please post some tips in here!

this is my first DSLR..

should be here in a few days...im super excited if you cant tell!

Jakerooni · 03-15-09, 06:51

I just picked up my first DSLR as well a couple weeks back. I compared the canon to other models. I went with the Sony alpha 300 over the canon only because the lenses and assecories for the canon are more expensive. I know alot of people that use that canon. It's a great entry level into the world of DSLR's. have fun with it.

White95Max · 03-15-09, 09:30

Throw some pics into the nature photography thread when you get some good ones. I keep staying right below the SLR level because I can't bring myself to buy all of the lenses right now. It would cost me thousands just to do what I can do now with my SX10 IS.
My best tip would be to take tons of pictures and play around with the settings. That's the best way to learn. Way too many people get expensive SLRs and don't take any time to learn about them, so they run around on full auto all the time.

8Banger · 03-15-09, 03:35

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Originally Posted by White95Max

Throw some pics into the nature photography thread when you get some good ones. I keep staying right below the SLR level because I can't bring myself to buy all of the lenses right now. It would cost me thousands just to do what I can do now with my SX10 IS.
My best tip would be to take tons of pictures and play around with the settings. That's the best way to learn. Way too many people get expensive SLRs and don't take any time to learn about them, so they run around on full auto all the time.

yeah. i had been wanting a slr for a while but just couldn't justify the purchase. when my p&s broke i decided i would just bite the bullitt instead of getting another point and shoot....then a slr.

anyhow, i was looking around at the xti threads and saw that one; two years old, so i bumped it

im about to go to the lake for a week, but the camera isn't here yet so thats a big miss

. oh well, you guys have fun and remember post your tips/pictures!

paradigm · 03-15-09, 03:52

awesome...great camera choice. i have an XSi and love it...the XTi is also nice. i highly recommend picking up a copy of this book to get you started:

Amazon.com: Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition): Bryan Peterson: Books

jdoria · 03-15-09, 04:06

I have a DSLR and still take horrible pictures. They are better than my "point and shoot", but I just suck at taking pictures.

holland_patrick · 03-15-09, 05:41

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Originally Posted by jdoria

I have a DSLR and still take horrible pictures. They are better than my "point and shoot", but I just suck at taking pictures.

You want me to come down and give you some leasons?

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Originally Posted by White95Max

Throw some pics into the nature photography thread when you get some good ones. I keep staying right below the SLR level because I can't bring myself to buy all of the lenses right now. It would cost me thousands just to do what I can do now with my SX10 IS.
My best tip would be to take tons of pictures and play around with the settings. That's the best way to learn. Way too many people get expensive SLRs and don't take any time to learn about them, so they run around on full auto all the time.

Maxy Long time no see dude

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Originally Posted by 8Banger

woo woo!!

it may not be top of the line anymore, but i just ordered one and it's new - so im pretty excited. just a 18-55mm canon lense.

whomever has experience with these cameras, or any in the canon line please post some tips in here!

this is my first DSLR..

should be here in a few days...im super excited if you cant tell!

Read the insruction book and then reread it...I still pull mine out

and look up POTN it's autopia for the camera world

PS pick up a 50mm 1.8 also it's your first cheep lens.. after that don't spend anything less the 400 on a lenes other wise it's crap...

Yal · 03-16-09, 12:18

Are the anti-shake lenses really worth it??

shine · 03-16-09, 12:34

Congrats- it's a great camera.

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Originally Posted by Yal

Are the anti-shake lenses really worth it??

Yes, if you are getting blurry images from slow shutter speed. But it's not a must.

RaskyR1 · 03-16-09, 01:10

Congrats! I picked up the XSi for myself last x-mas. I'm still learning how to use it but my pics have gotten MUCH better.

Pick up the book that paradigm mentioned....it's helped me a lot so far.

holland_patrick · 03-16-09, 01:47

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Originally Posted by Yal

Are the anti-shake lenses really worth it??

yes it is... on the lowwer focal lenthes no but when your reaching out to 400 then yes it makes a huge differance...

400 x 1.6=640 which means you need at least 1/640th of a second the shutterspeed unless your a rock....or on a tripod...

plus the 100-400L is a rock solid lens that takes great pictures...

lecchilo · 03-16-09, 01:52

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Originally Posted by holland_patrick

Read the insruction book and then reread it...I still pull mine out

and look up POTN it's autopia for the camera world

PS pick up a 50mm 1.8 also it's your first cheep lens.. after that don't spend anything less the 400 on a lenes other wise it's crap...

+1 gazillion !! POTN is awesome, especially for Canon users... until you memorize the manual word for word, you will need it.. and the 1.8 50mm lens is just amazing for the price, and after it, as patrick said, it's hit or miss with anything less than $350-400 from Canon (or other manufacturers') lenses.

Have fun with it