John27
No longer a newbie, moving up!
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Hey all,
Got my T1i today finally! Also picked up a Canon Gadget Bag, extra battery, and I already had a Manfrotto Tripod (3001) with a nice Bogen Fluid Ball head (I forgot the model, and it's not right in front of me). Got the tripod free!
Anyway, I will post pics later after we go do some shooting tomorrow, tonight we messed with it and tried to see what settings worked with different shots, followed some of our literature, etc. Basically, a lot of excellently exposed and well focused shots of, half a kitchen table leg, my foot, etc. Tomorrow we will actually take some shots! haha.
One thing I had read, and the Canon manual concurs, is to use a "Class 6 or better" memory card, so I did, picked up a 4GB Fujifilm Class 6. I also already had an older class 4 card. For grins I tried it, took a couple dozen pictures in rapid succession, no problem, even 1080p video, no problem. I can't seem to find a reason why this class 4 card wouldn't work? If I decided to buy another class 4 card, would I see issues down the road or is that a little too "generous" of a guideline (Class 6+).
So anyway, I'll post some shots soon! I've got the kit lens right now, probably will for a while. I know alot of people are, as they have, going to tell me to "Ditch that kit lens and get some real glass". Well, I'm taking donations. Otherwise, I'm dealin' with the kit lens for now. The thing is, I know it's no L, but this thing isn't an evil curse either. I think sometimes people forget that there IS such a thing as an entry-level product, and it IS possible for someone to be new. This thing takes phenomenal pictures in full auto with a kit lens, I know all of you disagree, but all of you aren't jumping up from a $79 point and shoot! Using the creative modes it gets even better! I'm really looking forward to being able to afford some decent lenses, but please, don't chastise me for sticking with the kit for now!
-John
By the way, sidebar here, on the subject of lenses- there is a telephoto lens by Canon (75 mm - 300 mm - F/4.0-5.6 - Canon EF), it reviews poorly, but it's cheap. I can pick one up around $150, sometimes less. There is a similar lens with a " III " in the name as well, same situation, poor reviews. Now, those in mind they ARE cheap, are we talking kit lens performance? Or worse? I can afford THAT investment, and I am wanting something to take pictures of niece/nephew soccer games, thoughts?
-John
Got my T1i today finally! Also picked up a Canon Gadget Bag, extra battery, and I already had a Manfrotto Tripod (3001) with a nice Bogen Fluid Ball head (I forgot the model, and it's not right in front of me). Got the tripod free!
Anyway, I will post pics later after we go do some shooting tomorrow, tonight we messed with it and tried to see what settings worked with different shots, followed some of our literature, etc. Basically, a lot of excellently exposed and well focused shots of, half a kitchen table leg, my foot, etc. Tomorrow we will actually take some shots! haha.
One thing I had read, and the Canon manual concurs, is to use a "Class 6 or better" memory card, so I did, picked up a 4GB Fujifilm Class 6. I also already had an older class 4 card. For grins I tried it, took a couple dozen pictures in rapid succession, no problem, even 1080p video, no problem. I can't seem to find a reason why this class 4 card wouldn't work? If I decided to buy another class 4 card, would I see issues down the road or is that a little too "generous" of a guideline (Class 6+).
So anyway, I'll post some shots soon! I've got the kit lens right now, probably will for a while. I know alot of people are, as they have, going to tell me to "Ditch that kit lens and get some real glass". Well, I'm taking donations. Otherwise, I'm dealin' with the kit lens for now. The thing is, I know it's no L, but this thing isn't an evil curse either. I think sometimes people forget that there IS such a thing as an entry-level product, and it IS possible for someone to be new. This thing takes phenomenal pictures in full auto with a kit lens, I know all of you disagree, but all of you aren't jumping up from a $79 point and shoot! Using the creative modes it gets even better! I'm really looking forward to being able to afford some decent lenses, but please, don't chastise me for sticking with the kit for now!
-John
By the way, sidebar here, on the subject of lenses- there is a telephoto lens by Canon (75 mm - 300 mm - F/4.0-5.6 - Canon EF), it reviews poorly, but it's cheap. I can pick one up around $150, sometimes less. There is a similar lens with a " III " in the name as well, same situation, poor reviews. Now, those in mind they ARE cheap, are we talking kit lens performance? Or worse? I can afford THAT investment, and I am wanting something to take pictures of niece/nephew soccer games, thoughts?
-John