Picked up my first DSLR
03-10-2011, 07:19 AM
#1
I now drive an accord....
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Picked up my first DSLR
With our first baby arriving in a few months the wife and I thought it would be good to step up to a DSLR. I had decided on Canon mainly because everyone I work with shoots canon and the amount of lens's I can borrow is huge. I was looking for an XS mainly due to price but with the new models coming out I was able to pick up a T1i at target last night for $550. Charged the battery last night and took some test shots this morning and everything looks good.
Any suggestions for someone who has only ever used a P&S? Until I do a lot of reading I see a lot of full auto in my future
Any suggestions for someone who has only ever used a P&S? Until I do a lot of reading I see a lot of full auto in my future
03-10-2011, 07:40 AM
#2
Rich and Famous
Congrats !!
You can use the DSLR as P&S with better results or get more into manual settings which will slow you down but give more control.
You might also consider ...
1. Get up to speed with Photoshop or equiv.
2. Better Canon L grade lenses.
3. Shoot in Raw or Jpeg + Raw for more exposure detail.
4. Video.
5. Do a time serries of baby to adult - saw the results of one shot per day over 18 years video. She grew up fast !
You can use the DSLR as P&S with better results or get more into manual settings which will slow you down but give more control.
You might also consider ...
1. Get up to speed with Photoshop or equiv.
2. Better Canon L grade lenses.
3. Shoot in Raw or Jpeg + Raw for more exposure detail.
4. Video.
5. Do a time serries of baby to adult - saw the results of one shot per day over 18 years video. She grew up fast !
03-10-2011, 08:32 AM
#3
With our first baby arriving in a few months the wife and I thought it would be good to step up to a DSLR. I had decided on Canon mainly because everyone I work with shoots canon and the amount of lens's I can borrow is huge. I was looking for an XS mainly due to price but with the new models coming out I was able to pick up a T1i at target last night for $550. Charged the battery last night and took some test shots this morning and everything looks good.
Any suggestions for someone who has only ever used a P&S? Until I do a lot of reading I see a lot of full auto in my future
Any suggestions for someone who has only ever used a P&S? Until I do a lot of reading I see a lot of full auto in my future
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-...9767493&sr=8-1
03-10-2011, 02:00 PM
#5
all work and no play
x3
I'll add this to the suggestion list, but DEFINITELY pick up the one Jup suggested
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photog...9787141&sr=1-5
I'll add this to the suggestion list, but DEFINITELY pick up the one Jup suggested
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photog...9787141&sr=1-5
03-10-2011, 02:01 PM
#6
I now drive an accord....
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x3
I'll add this to the suggestion list, but DEFINITELY pick up the one Jup suggested
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photog...9787141&sr=1-5
I'll add this to the suggestion list, but DEFINITELY pick up the one Jup suggested
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photog...9787141&sr=1-5
I can't wait to get home tonight and start playing
03-10-2011, 02:09 PM
#7
I shoot people
congrats! 
understanding white balance is a plus, I'm still learning
understanding white balance is a plus, I'm still learning
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03-10-2011, 07:22 PM
#8
Instructor
I'd suggest joining some photo sites such as flickr and dpreview as there's a wealth of knowledge, especially in the forums. Also, don't forget you'll probably be needing to learn a good photo editing/management software for all those cute photos you'll be taking in the near future!
03-10-2011, 07:34 PM
#9
^^ And what this site, chopped liver?
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