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Lace · 01-24-2010, 09:06 PM

I've never really shot with any nice dSLR's besides two friends Nikon D40 and Canon 20D but I just bought myself a Canon Digital Rebel XS - yeah, a base model but it's something to learn with. Always been a huge fan of shooting but never spent the money on nice camera and always used point-and-shoot's.

So I just got my camera in and took it up to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to practice. Mind you, this is my first REAL time playing with a dSLR.

Give me some thoughts, ideas or tips. I'd love to have them

weekly · 01-24-2010, 09:11 PM

Nice work. I have been shooting with Canon for a long time now. Good glass, fun cameras. This should inspire you.

Lace · 01-24-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by weekly

Nice work. I have been shooting with Canon for a long time now. Good glass, fun cameras. This should inspire you.

I was looking at a Nikon but a buddy of mine who shoots professionally told me to go with Canon so I spent a few extra bucks and got the Rebel.

I love shooting and that middle picture is my favorite by far. No flash, sitting in the hallway with one light. Wish I could compare it to Quantum-x's stuff. He shoots some insane photos.

And it definitely inspires me! I hope to be shooting some content soon. I've got a few leads but just need to work on my skills and build my set which should be very soon.

weekly · 01-24-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lace

I was looking at a Nikon but a buddy of mine who shoots professionally told me to go with Canon so I spent a few extra bucks and got the Rebel.

I love shooting and that middle picture is my favorite by far. No flash, sitting in the hallway with one light. Wish I could compare it to Quantum-x's stuff. He shoots some insane photos.

And it definitely inspires me! I hope to be shooting some content soon. I've got a few leads but just need to work on my skills and build my set which should be very soon.

Any idiot can buy a camera. It takes skill to take pictures. You have a great camera and apparently a good eye. Good luck.

woj · 01-24-2010, 09:17 PM

nice shots dude

Lace · 01-24-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by weekly

Any idiot can buy a camera. It takes skill to take pictures. You have a great camera and apparently a good eye. Good luck.

I definitely appreciate that! Means a lot

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Originally Posted by woj

nice shots dude

Thanks, woj!!!

Iron Fist · 01-24-2010, 09:22 PM

Always get the subject to brush their teeth and shave with moisturizer...

xenigo · 01-24-2010, 09:26 PM

Great camera. You're going to eventually want to do some precision metering, and you'll need a light meter to do it, especially if you're using flash. The evaluative light meter in the camera only goes so far, unless you carry a grey card... but it only works for ambient light.

I recommend the Sekonic L-358 light meter. This allows you to set the camera to the exact exposure (night time being the exception), and not what the camera's auto-mode guesses will make an OK photo.

Lace · 01-24-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xenigo

Great camera. You're going to eventually want to do some precision metering, and you'll need a light meter to do it, especially if you're using flash. The evaluative light meter in the camera only goes so far, unless you carry a grey card... but it only works for ambient light.

I recommend the Sekonic L-358 light meter. This allows you to set the camera to the exact exposure (night time being the exception), and not what the camera's auto-mode guesses will make an OK photo.

I do plan on picking one of these up if I do some shoots, which might come sooner then I thought.

Here's 5 shots I took and made into a panorama photo that I really liked.

xenigo · 01-24-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lace

I do plan on picking one of these up if I do some shoots, which might come sooner then I thought.

Here's 5 shots I took and made into a panorama photo that I really liked.

That's a pretty barren looking place!

DBS.US · 01-24-2010, 09:38 PM

Are you going to pick up a battery grip? The vertical grip is cool and less worries about running out of battery power.

Lace · 01-24-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DBS.US

Are you going to pick up a battery grip? The vertical grip is cool and less worries about running out of battery power.

To tell you the truth, I took at least 400 photos and my battery was still full power, so there is no need for the battery grip. Plus, I love the grip now.

Lace · 01-24-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xenigo

That's a pretty barren looking place!

I was exactly where 'sharp shooters' were sitting when the war took place. They sat up on the hill and sniped soldiers charging up the hill.

rowan · 01-24-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lace

To tell you the truth, I took at least 400 photos and my battery was still full power, so there is no need for the battery grip. Plus, I love the grip now.

You must have small hands - my 350D (which I think is a Rebel XT or XTi in NA) is hard to hold for long periods, because my little finger has nothing to grip... so it just curls awkwardly under the body. Gets a bit sore after a while.

weekly · 01-24-2010, 11:15 PM

Those batteries last forever. I have the grip on my D5 because it also accepts aa's should that unhappy event occur and I also needed it to add a flash battery pack because Canon claims that having that flash battery pack mounted directly to the camera will interfere with the sensors. The vertical grip ain't no thing and it isn't worth the money unless you need it. You don't need the additional weight.

IntenseCash · 01-24-2010, 11:49 PM

Great looking pics thus far

a light meter for sure... Its a camera you have... I love Canon

Deej · 01-25-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DBS.US

Are you going to pick up a battery grip? The vertical grip is cool and less worries about running out of battery power.

I am looking to get the grip down the road, but a couple essentials come first.

Deej · 01-25-2010, 12:42 AM

Btw - i dig the second pic... its also very .... fuck whats his name? Bonadage Kastle guy////

dude hasnt been around for awhile.... wtf happened to him?

Elli · 01-25-2010, 12:51 AM

Awesome pics for a basic camera! It's times like these when I really am tempted to try switching to Canon... Great shots!

UnUnited · 01-25-2010, 12:51 AM

I have a Canon Rebel XSI with a battery grip and Speedlite
430EX II Flash, I like it because it has the best of both worlds , if you need decent photo's and time is a factor and you don't feel like setting up the camera , ie ( real estate pictures , vehicle classifieds ) It takes pretty good shots on auto mode. If you want to spend the time and adjust the camera it's fairly straightforward only 3 things you basically need to worry about on Manual mode and you can get some awesome photos from it. I found the trick is to just take alot of pictures and fine tune after each shot , Once you learn how to change a setting it only takes a few min till your taking great shots.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 01-25-2010, 12:54 AM

ADG

Persius · 01-25-2010, 12:56 AM

Sweet shots bro

weekly · 01-25-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Elli

Awesome pics for a basic camera! It's times like these when I really am tempted to try switching to Canon... Great shots!

Its tempting. Like switching to Mac....lol

LoveSandra · 01-25-2010, 01:40 AM

thats hot

StaceyJo · 01-25-2010, 03:34 AM

Great hobby.

xenigo · 01-25-2010, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rowan

You must have small hands - my 350D (which I think is a Rebel XT or XTi in NA) is hard to hold for long periods, because my little finger has nothing to grip... so it just curls awkwardly under the body. Gets a bit sore after a while.

I had exactly that same problem with my XT... Now I've got the 7D and it's much more comfortable to hold. The drawback is that it's also much heavier. So heavy with the 24-70 (and sometimes 580EX) that I really dread using it unless I'm doing a shoot.

KILL_FRENZY · 01-25-2010, 06:05 AM

You have some nice device there. May it serve you well

pornguy · 01-25-2010, 06:13 AM

Nice photos.

Sharky · 01-25-2010, 07:13 AM

Pretty good camera. The only shitty thing is it doesn't take Video.

rowan · 01-25-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by xenigo

I had exactly that same problem with my XT... Now I've got the 7D and it's much more comfortable to hold. The drawback is that it's also much heavier. So heavy with the 24-70 (and sometimes 580EX) that I really dread using it unless I'm doing a shoot.

I put a 580EX on my 350D once, then I put on a 70-200mm lens... the lens wanted to drop and the flash made it top heavy, along with the "this camera grip is too small" issue the whole thing was TOTALLY unbalanced and felt like it was going to jump out of my hands at any moment.

ArsewithClass · 01-25-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharky

Pretty good camera. The only shitty thing is it doesn't take Video.

Who buys a camera that takes video too?

I have both canon in video and photo. The only other choices to camera is a good leica lens.

Lace · 01-25-2010, 08:25 AM

Thanks everyone

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Originally Posted by rowan

You must have small hands - my 350D (which I think is a Rebel XT or XTi in NA) is hard to hold for long periods, because my little finger has nothing to grip... so it just curls awkwardly under the body. Gets a bit sore after a while.

I do have small hands but my pinky also curls under the body but it's not that much of an annoyance or bother to me. It actually helps me stabilize it a bit better IMO.

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Originally Posted by Sharky

Pretty good camera. The only shitty thing is it doesn't take Video.

Yup. I was looking at the Canon T1i - it's a few hundred more than I paid. If I need video, I'll go grab a shitty little HD camcorder for roughly the same difference in price. I'm sure I'll kick myself in the ass for not getting it but maybe I'll upgrade eventually.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 01-25-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ArsewithClass

Who buys a camera that takes video too?

I have both canon in video and photo. The only other choices to camera is a good leica lens.

The new Canon DSLRs take amazing video - and if you already have a wide variety of lenses, you can get some cool effects. A nice feature is that the video is captured in 24fps, so it looks more like film than 30fps video:

Check this sample video out.

Still feel the same?

ADG

Zorgman · 01-25-2010, 08:45 AM

Looks like something from Lord of the Rings

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Originally Posted by Lace

Dappz · 01-25-2010, 08:54 AM

wow thats was cool

yuu.design · 01-25-2010, 09:50 AM

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Sid70 · 01-25-2010, 10:07 AM

Canon Digital Rebel XT here, dSLR FTW!

mistick · 01-25-2010, 10:13 AM

very nice camera

weekly · 01-25-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

The new Canon DSLRs take amazing video - and if you already have a wide variety of lenses, you can get some cool effects. A nice feature is that the video is captured in 24fps, so it looks more like film than 30fps video:

Check this sample video out.

Still feel the same?

ADG

I feel the same and I have a 5D and a Sony Z1U. The Canon takes amazing quality videos, but the whole process takes time to set up. I mount my radio mic on the hot flash and get semi decent sound (only auto). It is awkward as a hand held video camera because the screen doesn't swivel and you just can't work fast enough for this business. However, if you want to create "art", take the time becuase it is an amazing camera. Oh yeah, and there is no servo zoom if that is important to you.

baddog · 01-25-2010, 10:44 AM

When I was presented with my Canon I thought it was a waste of money as I love the convenience of the P&S, but it did not take long for the P&S to become a pure backup cam.

Nice pics. Did you get a polarizer lens?

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Originally Posted by Sharky

Pretty good camera. The only shitty thing is it doesn't take Video.

The EOS T1i takes hi-def video.

Lace · 01-25-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

When I was presented with my Canon I thought it was a waste of money as I love the convenience of the P&S, but it did not take long for the P&S to become a pure backup cam.

Nice pics. Did you get a polarizer lens?

Nope, this is just the basic kit lens. Once I get used to it a bit more, I'll go buy some goodies

baddog · 01-25-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lace

Nope, this is just the basic kit lens. Once I get used to it a bit more, I'll go buy some goodies

Get the polarizer lens, it is less than $20, will help with bright days. Will keep you from scratching the main lens.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sunpak+-...&skuId=7916525

Lace · 01-25-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Get the polarizer lens, it is less than $20, will help with bright days. Will keep you from scratching the main lens.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sunpak+-...&skuId=7916525

Ohhh the filters. Yeah, walmart had a pack for $20 but I'm not sure if they're the 58mm or not. I'll check this weekend.

weekly · 01-25-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lace

Ohhh the filters. Yeah, walmart had a pack for $20 but I'm not sure if they're the 58mm or not. I'll check this weekend.

Your filter must be a circular polarizer for auto focus lenses.

ContentSHOOTER · 01-26-2010, 03:46 AM

Nice shot

Dirty Lord · 01-26-2010, 03:49 AM

i wanna this canon

rowan · 01-26-2010, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by weekly

It is awkward as a hand held video camera because the screen doesn't swivel [...]

That's a very good point, one I hadn't considered before - you'll just have to lie down for awkward angles like you do when taking a still shot! :D

I'm still trying to decide whether to "downgrade" from a 1DsII to a 5DII... the main reason is higher ISO/lower noise images, the 1DsII technology is 5+ years old now, but having video for occasional use would be nice too.

The thing I'd miss is the extra (and more sensitive) focus points of a 1 series.

John-ACWM · 01-26-2010, 04:20 AM

Beautiful pics,especially the panorama

Patrik_Ryan · 01-26-2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xenigo

Great camera. You're going to eventually want to do some precision metering, and you'll need a light meter to do it, especially if you're using flash. The evaluative light meter in the camera only goes so far, unless you carry a grey card... but it only works for ambient light.

I recommend the Sekonic L-358 light meter. This allows you to set the camera to the exact exposure (night time being the exception), and not what the camera's auto-mode guesses will make an OK photo.

I agree, good flashmeter !

tranza · 01-26-2010, 05:18 AM

This is a really nice camera, I was thinking about buying a canon Xs1 or T1i.

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xenigo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 8,067	Great camera. You're going to eventually want to do some precision metering, and you'll need a light meter to do it, especially if you're using flash. The evaluative light meter in the camera only goes so far, unless you carry a grey card... but it only works for ambient light. I recommend the Sekonic L-358 light meter. This allows you to set the camera to the exact exposure (night time being the exception), and not what the camera's auto-mode guesses will make an OK photo. Last edited by xenigo; 01-24-2010 at 09:29 PM..

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weekly So Fucking Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,785	Those batteries last forever. I have the grip on my D5 because it also accepts aa's should that unhappy event occur and I also needed it to add a flash battery pack because Canon claims that having that flash battery pack mounted directly to the camera will interfere with the sensors. The vertical grip ain't no thing and it isn't worth the money unless you need it. You don't need the additional weight.

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