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[willsmom]

I just bought my first DSLR, Canon T2i and I have a few questions...

1. When you want to do a quick edit on a photo (I have elements 6) what is it you do? And I mean one of your "snapshots" that you want to look just a little better for your own personal use.

2. What is really the difference between: Amazon.com: Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory: Camera & Photo

And: Amazon.com: Opteka Pro - Converter: Camera & Photo

The latter of the two seems like it is just a magnifying glass. And if you go with that, does it affect the quality of the photo? I have just been researching other lenses and didnt know...

3. Can you take pictures of lights in a moving car with the lights not blurred? I figured that was what the outcome was going to be but I thought I would try anyway. (Hubby wouldnt stop the car, didnt ask just knew the answer)

Thanks a bunch and I have really enjoyed reading all other questions and learning form others questions and photos.

 

[enzodm]

2. the first one is a telephoto converter from Canon, the second one is difficult to tell exactly: description speaks of a telephoto converter + macro add-on. What is depicted is more like a macro add-on. Any of them will affect image quality, but the first will do it like a Canon $300 item, the second one like a $40 item (if it is a telephoto converter: if it is just for macro, will do something different). If you need something for macro, better to go on macro rings. If you need a tele for T2i, just buy a 55-250 that costs less than the teleconverter.

3. If your shutter speed is very fast, yes. But if you mean in low light conditions, no.

 

[willsmom]

2. the first one is a telephoto converter from Canon, the second one is difficult to tell exactly: description speaks of a telephoto converter + macro add-on. What is depicted is more like a macro add-on. Any of them will affect image quality, but the first will do it like a Canon $300 item, the second one like a $40 item (if it is a telephoto converter: if it is just for macro, will do something different). If you need something for macro, better to go on macro rings. If you need a tele for T2i, just buy a 55-250 that costs less than the teleconverter.

3. If your shutter speed is very fast, yes. But if you mean in low light conditions, no.

Sorry about that, I do have the 18-55 & the 55-250 IS kit.
AND... that's what I was thinking anyway, I just didnt know if it would even be worth buying $40 item just to play or if it would be a waste of money.

 

[enzodm]

Sorry about that, I do have the 18-55 & the 55-250 IS kit.
AND... that's what I was thinking anyway, I just didnt know if it would even be worth buying $40 item just to play or if it would be a waste of money.

A teleconverter typically halves aperture (e.g., as at 250 you have f/5.6, you will have f/11.2). This as a secondary effect will stop autofocus functioning, because it is made for more than 5.6.
Also some aberration may be present.
Regarding macro, it could be worth to play with a lens. Not perfect but closer than usual. By the way now in the Opteka link I see a totally different picture than minutes before, specifically showing a macro lens.

For macro, rings are like this or this (with the cheapest you loose AF).

 

[clanthar]

I just bought my first DSLR, Canon T2i and I have a few questions...

1. When you want to do a quick edit on a photo (I have elements 6) what is it you do? And I mean one of your "snapshots" that you want to look just a little better for your own personal use.

You check the photo in Levels and adjust as indicated. Here's a link that can help: http://photojoes.org/art275/lesson03/chapter01.html

Take Care,
Joe

 

[mwcfarms]

I just bought my first DSLR, Canon T2i and I have a few questions...

1. When you want to do a quick edit on a photo (I have elements 6) what is it you do? And I mean one of your "snapshots" that you want to look just a little better for your own personal use.

You check the photo in Levels and adjust as indicated. Here's a link that can help: http://photojoes.org/art275/lesson03/chapter01.html

Take Care,
Joe

Another tip for editting with PSE6, there are a tonne of Youtube videos that show you different things you can do to edit a photo.