Comments on: My New Toy http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html a random mix of faith, family, and the many things that fill my mind Wed, 23 May 2012 00:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jovita http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14324 Jovita Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:46:54 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14324 I've been following your blog for awhile now and thought I would pop in to say hello. You're going to LOVE it... I have an XTi and I'm still trying to figure it all out. So far I'm really happy with it. I purchased an new lens for mine, I was tired of changing out the lens for distance shots. I bought a Quantaray 18-200 mm OS DI 3.5-6.3 Lens f. I’ve never used a lens with an Optical Stabilizer (OS), but I LOVE this one... I don't have a steady hand to hold still while zooming. Enjoy your new toy ;) Jovi I’ve been following your blog for awhile now and thought I would pop in to say hello.

You’re going to LOVE it… I have an XTi and I’m still trying to figure it all out. So far I’m really happy with it. I purchased an new lens for mine, I was tired of changing out the lens for distance shots. I bought a Quantaray 18-200 mm OS DI 3.5-6.3 Lens f. I’ve never used a lens with an Optical Stabilizer (OS), but I LOVE this one… I don’t have a steady hand to hold still while zooming.

Enjoy your new toy ;) Jovi

]]> By: Caspette http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14229 Caspette Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:52:08 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14229 Congratulations the Canon DSLR is great. We have had our for about 3 years now and have been very happy with the results of just point and shoot photos with it. Congratulations the Canon DSLR is great. We have had our for about 3 years now and have been very happy with the results of just point and shoot photos with it.

]]> By: Dawn http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14209 Dawn Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:10:03 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14209 Hooray for a new camera!! Personally I think the first thing you should learn is the difference between aperture, shutter speed and iso and how they work together. The Scott Kelby book mentioned above is a great place to start (or just google! ;) ) In order to work with these though, you have to get off of AUTO. If anything, try to shoot in AP (aperture priority) or SP (shutter priority) mode until you are comfortable with full manual mode. The 50mm lens is a nice one to have, especially in low light, but for now your kit lens will do just fine. You need to know the camera before you go buying all the fancy glass. ;) Have fun! I can't wait to see your pictures! Hooray for a new camera!!

Personally I think the first thing you should learn is the difference between aperture, shutter speed and iso and how they work together. The Scott Kelby book mentioned above is a great place to start (or just google! ;) ) In order to work with these though, you have to get off of AUTO. If anything, try to shoot in AP (aperture priority) or SP (shutter priority) mode until you are comfortable with full manual mode.

The 50mm lens is a nice one to have, especially in low light, but for now your kit lens will do just fine. You need to know the camera before you go buying all the fancy glass. ;)

Have fun! I can’t wait to see your pictures!

]]> By: Tami http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14139 Tami Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:41:49 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14139 We just got a Canon Rebel last fall. A guy my husband works for was upgrading and gave us a great deal one it. We just got the 50 mm/1.8 lens and am learning how to use it. I am going to take a class at our local college to give me some extra help. Enjoy your new camera. It does take excellent pictures. We just got a Canon Rebel last fall. A guy my husband works for was upgrading and gave us a great deal one it. We just got the 50 mm/1.8 lens and am learning how to use it. I am going to take a class at our local college to give me some extra help.

Enjoy your new camera. It does take excellent pictures.

]]> By: Susanne http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14115 Susanne Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:35:45 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14115 My hubby loves his Canon Rebel. I still don't know how to use it but would love to learn. My hubby loves his Canon Rebel. I still don’t know how to use it but would love to learn.

]]> By: Dianne http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14108 Dianne Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:30:36 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14108 I think you've just assured yourself the position of family photographer! Looks like fun . . . I think you’ve just assured yourself the position of family photographer! Looks like fun . . .

]]> By: anonymous http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14107 anonymous Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:08:50 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14107 Good picture of L., and I love the one of Sprite. You don't have many of her. Whenever I'm there she spends most of her time hiding. Happy picture-taking. Love Mom Good picture of L., and I love the one of Sprite. You don’t have many of her. Whenever I’m there she spends most of her time hiding. Happy picture-taking. Love Mom

]]> By: Beth B http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14102 Beth B Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:54:54 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14102 oh goody we'll get lots of family photos ....hugs to all oh goody we’ll get lots of family photos ….hugs to all

]]> By: joelene http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14100 joelene Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:24:22 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14100 Ive been saving for the rebel. Im totally envious. Have fun and enjoy. Ive been saving for the rebel. Im totally envious. Have fun and enjoy.

]]> By: Lauren@Baseballs&Bows http://callapidderdays.com/2009/03/my-new-toy.html#comment-14099 Lauren@Baseballs&Bows Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:57:26 +0000 http://callapidderdays.com/?p=1850#comment-14099 Katrina, I highly recommend a 50mm/1.8 lens. They are "cheap" as far as lenses go, but they take WONDERFUL pictures, particularly candid shots of the kids, and they are great in low light situations. It is a prime lens (it doesn't zoom), so you have to move back and forth, but it is my favorite lens. Also, Scott Kelby's Digital Photography books (Vol 1 and 2) are very helpful. He is a bit sarcastic, but he gives to-the-point advice without getting too technical. I find this very helpful as an amateur. I think I got these books because the Pioneer Woman recommended them, and they were great. HAVE FUN! Katrina,

I highly recommend a 50mm/1.8 lens. They are “cheap” as far as lenses go, but they take WONDERFUL pictures, particularly candid shots of the kids, and they are great in low light situations. It is a prime lens (it doesn’t zoom), so you have to move back and forth, but it is my favorite lens.

Also, Scott Kelby’s Digital Photography books (Vol 1 and 2) are very helpful. He is a bit sarcastic, but he gives to-the-point advice without getting too technical. I find this very helpful as an amateur. I think I got these books because the Pioneer Woman recommended them, and they were great.

HAVE FUN!

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