So whats next?
I'm going to India December 10th-Jan 2nd and just got a new camera, a Canon T1i -- picked up the body for $485...this price plus the HDTV shooting had me sold (30fps 720p not too bad!). I also bought a 18-200mm 3.6-5.4f lens to go with it. My mother has offered to loan me her 35-135USM and 70-300USM lenses, however I don't think I'll be needing those (too much weight, too!).
Anyways, I am wondering if there are any tips I can use with my new setup to squeeze more out of it. I have been using my dad's AE1 my whole life, so this is my first DSLR (sweet graduation gift). I have taken three photography courses so I have been able to experience a lot 35mm film shooting has to offer, however I want to push into the digital scene now. I assume I can just throw it on auto and let the modern-day digital SLR do it's work, but what else can I be doing?
Sorry if this is vague, because I know it is, but I am somewhat new to the whole digital age. My camera should arrive here this Friday, so I will have about 6-7 days to tinker around with my camera and get the basic feel of it.
Thanks,
Matt
I'm going to India December 10th-Jan 2nd and just got a new camera, a Canon T1i -- picked up the body for $485...this price plus the HDTV shooting had me sold (30fps 720p not too bad!). I also bought a 18-200mm 3.6-5.4f lens to go with it. My mother has offered to loan me her 35-135USM and 70-300USM lenses, however I don't think I'll be needing those (too much weight, too!).
Anyways, I am wondering if there are any tips I can use with my new setup to squeeze more out of it. I have been using my dad's AE1 my whole life, so this is my first DSLR (sweet graduation gift). I have taken three photography courses so I have been able to experience a lot 35mm film shooting has to offer, however I want to push into the digital scene now. I assume I can just throw it on auto and let the modern-day digital SLR do it's work, but what else can I be doing?
Sorry if this is vague, because I know it is, but I am somewhat new to the whole digital age. My camera should arrive here this Friday, so I will have about 6-7 days to tinker around with my camera and get the basic feel of it.
Thanks,
Matt
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