Quote (xsordx @ Sun, Mar 8 2009, 09:13am)

For about 2-3 weeks I've been going back and forth looking at and comparing cameras and prices and just last night I purchased a Cannon Digital Rebel XSi (450D) Kit along with a 55-250mm lens. I also bought an accessory kit which included an extra battery a UV filter and a nice bag. ( the kit was only 108$ CAN - the battery costs 99$ alone! ) I'm incredibly exited to start taking pictures and learning how to shoot high quality images. I've had no previous experience with DSRL's and I know there will be a learning curve for me (I'm a fast learner anyways)

So I guess I'll start with some pictures from my old P&S:

We breed golden retriever puppies, here is a pic of one while he is a bit older:

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/Justin_Cambridge/1.png

Here is my Pomeranian, he always has 200% energy!

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/Justin_Cambridge/2.png

Another picture of my pom:

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/Justin_Cambridge/100_3744-1.jpg

Next post I'll post my "attempts" at photographs on my 450D.

Quote (onepagememory @ Sun, Mar 8 2009, 04:50pm)

Lower iso on last pic.

Quote (doyleo @ Sun, Mar 8 2009, 01:37pm)

no.... the picture would become blurred


some good pics there mate. that 450D is really fun to use - happy shooting!



ok so on the last one you could have used a slightly faster shutterspeed, which would have made the picture slightly darker. i think another reason why the last looks over-exposed is because the doggie is laying on a blanket similar colour to the fur. the last two are shot from above the subject, try to get low like you have done on the first, then focus on the dogs eyes. Shooting outdoors is easier because you can use faster shutter speeds.


im sure you have a rough idea by now. but ISO is the camera's sensitivity to light shutterspeed is how long the main sensor is exposed. aperture is how much light the lens lets into the camera. The smaller the f/number the more light gets in.

hope this helps!

Quote (xsordx @ Sun, Mar 8 2009, 05:52pm)

thanks for the tips

It was late at night and my lights are quite dim so I'm guessing with the kit lens is is harder to take good shots with in that lighting. I know what each setting does, I just have to learn when to change the ISO, Aperture and shutter speed to make sure I get a properly exposed image

Quote (Veilside @ Sun, Mar 8 2009, 06:00pm)

Well, now you've got the camera, you should learn some basic composition techniques, I'm sorry to say, but photos like that are dull, dull, dull.

Quote (Veilside @ Sun, Mar 8 2009, 02:00pm)

Well, now you've got the camera, you should learn some basic composition techniques, I'm sorry to say, but photos like that are dull, dull, dull.