Just got my first DSLR - Lateral-g Forums

rogue · #1 12-26-2009, 02:18 PM

Family got together and got me a DSLR. I'm so excited to get back into photography at a hobby level again. I carry my point and shoot canon everywhere with me so I figured it was about time I started shooting with some real lenses.

Camera is a Canon Rebel t1i and I have the 18-55 lens and a 55-250 lens. Will get better lenses if I see the need and get real into it again. I haven't touched a real camera body since about 1995 or so

Some pix. Criticism is encouraged. Obviously not the best location, I just finished washing the car and going through and touching up all the track paint chips...

I love playing with new toys

JustinB · #2 12-26-2009, 02:34 PM

I got my wife the same camera for Christmas. Very nice piece.

awr68 · #3 12-26-2009, 05:56 PM

You are going to love that....there's nothing like a DSLR! Just yeasterday I was able to get pics I would have missed without my DSLR!

Remember to use the 'rule of thirds'....it will make it more pleasing to the eye and not look like a snap shot.

Enjoy!!

ccracin · #4 12-26-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by awr68

Remember to use the 'rule of thirds'....it will make it more pleasing to the eye and not look like a snap shot.
Enjoy!!

Anthony,

Please explain. Thanks. Maybe it will enhance my experience with my XSi.

LowchevyII · #5 12-26-2009, 08:11 PM

http://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds

check that out, it should help. It helps everyone get away from taking the usual centered image.

Enjoy the t1i. Its a great camera. Wait till you start getting deep into photography, its gonna get expensive and turn into a sickness, not unlike our hobby with these cars.

id also recommend this book: http://www.booksamillion.com/product/9780470521281

will definitely help you get started as well as give you some great tips for shooting. Digital Photography for Dummies is also a great choice as well. Best of luck wiht the new camera

--jeff

awr68 · #6 12-26-2009, 09:06 PM

There ya have it, thanks Jeff!!

rogue · #7 12-26-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by awr68

You are going to love that....there's nothing like a DSLR! Just yeasterday I was able to get pics I would have missed without my DSLR!

Remember to use the 'rule of thirds'....it will make it more pleasing to the eye and not look like a snap shot.

Enjoy!!

just did some research on that, thanks for the tip.

rogue · #8 12-26-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LowchevyII

http://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds

check that out, it should help. It helps everyone get away from taking the usual centered image.

Enjoy the t1i. Its a great camera. Wait till you start getting deep into photography, its gonna get expensive and turn into a sickness, not unlike our hobby with these cars.

id also recommend this book: http://www.booksamillion.com/product/9780470521281

will definitely help you get started as well as give you some great tips for shooting. Digital Photography for Dummies is also a great choice as well. Best of luck wiht the new camera

--jeff

Thanks for that link, interesting concepts I'll have to practice.

LowchevyII · #9 12-26-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by awr68

There ya have it, thanks Jeff!!

no sweat. anything to help a photog/car enthusiast. i remember getting started and the great people that that helped me learn a thing or two. so why not pass on any info i have?

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Originally Posted by rogue

Thanks for that link, interesting concepts I'll have to practice.

any time, glad to help. need any help with anything, pm me and ill be happy to give you any help i can

tgvettes · #10 12-27-2009, 08:33 AM

My GF gave me a Olympus E-620 with 3 lenses for Christmas
Only Lens that is missing is the Wide Angle not sure I will need it though as the std lens seem to be pretty good. Awesome Camera.

Tonny