Playing with my new Rebel XTi
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MAXreefer
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Got an XTi also.
Not a real pro here and still learning to use the manual settings.
I adjusted the White Balance for my tank accordingly to the manual (white object in tank, took picture and the camera adjusted then automatically the White Balance).
Otherwise I take most pictures for now with the Pre-settings: Sports and No Flash.
Michael
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Not a real pro here and still learning to use the manual settings.
I adjusted the White Balance for my tank accordingly to the manual (white object in tank, took picture and the camera adjusted then automatically the White Balance).
Otherwise I take most pictures for now with the Pre-settings: Sports and No Flash.
Michael
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hybridgenius
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I'm calling the tang police! lol
jdjeff58
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Re: Playing with my new Rebel XTi
I have an xti and have found that the best starting point for non flash pics is the Av setting. That allows you to set your depth of field (aperature) and the cam will adjust the shutter speed accordingly for still shots like corals....keeping in mind that the higher the aperature setting, the more of the object will be in focus. A tripod is a big help for this type of photography.
Then you can switch to Tv for snapping pics of moving objects like fish. That allows you to set your shutter speed to a point where it's fast enough to snap moving objects. The cam will then adjust the aperature for the best light exposure. This is a little trickier.
What's really nice about this camera is the AF servo mode. It will keep focusing on the moving fish while you have the shutter button depressed halfway.
I also upgraded the kit lens to a Sigma 17-50mm macro zoom. It's supposed to be a better quality lens than the kit lens. But you will find like I am finding that the photography hobby can quickly start to spin out of control where equipment is concerned.
Also if you shoot in RAW format, you have complete editing control of color, white balance and light exposure if you use the software that comes bundled with the camera. There you can do alot and the cropping feature will also help to bring your subject more into the frame. The two attached pics not were taken that close. They were cropped. That's the beauty of having all those mega pixels.
I am by no means a professional and a real pro would probably tear these pics apart. But, I'm also finding that to get that perfect shot, you need to take a bunch of pics. The more pics I take, the better the shots are getting.
I have an xti and have found that the best starting point for non flash pics is the Av setting. That allows you to set your depth of field (aperature) and the cam will adjust the shutter speed accordingly for still shots like corals....keeping in mind that the higher the aperature setting, the more of the object will be in focus. A tripod is a big help for this type of photography.
Then you can switch to Tv for snapping pics of moving objects like fish. That allows you to set your shutter speed to a point where it's fast enough to snap moving objects. The cam will then adjust the aperature for the best light exposure. This is a little trickier.
What's really nice about this camera is the AF servo mode. It will keep focusing on the moving fish while you have the shutter button depressed halfway.
I also upgraded the kit lens to a Sigma 17-50mm macro zoom. It's supposed to be a better quality lens than the kit lens. But you will find like I am finding that the photography hobby can quickly start to spin out of control where equipment is concerned.
Also if you shoot in RAW format, you have complete editing control of color, white balance and light exposure if you use the software that comes bundled with the camera. There you can do alot and the cropping feature will also help to bring your subject more into the frame. The two attached pics not were taken that close. They were cropped. That's the beauty of having all those mega pixels.
I am by no means a professional and a real pro would probably tear these pics apart. But, I'm also finding that to get that perfect shot, you need to take a bunch of pics. The more pics I take, the better the shots are getting.
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MAXreefer
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very nice pics for sure.
I think the biggest trick is to find the right Aperture settings.
I found those pages and they might be useful. You can try out the different settings and then see what the result will be:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/enjoydslr/index.html
Michael
MAXreefer
I think the biggest trick is to find the right Aperture settings.
I found those pages and they might be useful. You can try out the different settings and then see what the result will be:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/enjoydslr/index.html
Michael
MAXreefer
Steeltowndubber
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Here's a good website I just found to help you with DSLR photography.... The forum is for Canon users...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php
Have fun!
Rich
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php
Have fun!
Rich
