Hi, I just found and joined the forum. I currently just bought a Rebel XT for $330 on clearance and have found a great deal on an XTi for about $430. I have a few questions.
1. Is the XTi worth the $100 jump? I'm within the return month, and I'm considering it for the larger LCD alone.
2. Is the dust protection going to make a difference? I've never cleaned a camera and am not sure how difficult or stressful it would be.
3. Unrelated, but should I avoid taking pictures with the Sun in them? Obviously when a person looks into the sun it can damage your eye, so I was wondering if something similar could happen to the camera optics.
Any help would be appreciated!
EDIT: Moved to the appropriate (I think) forum.
I would say yes, the extra $100 for the XTI is worth it. The larger LCD wouldn't hurt and for someone new to a DSLR the 'dust shaker' will help, I certainly clean the sensor on my 1D Mark 3 less than I do the 1D2N which doesn't have a dust shaker.
You are fine taking pictures in the sun, just don't point the camera directly into the sun or for long periods of time as it can damage the mirror etc.,
Yes, the XTi is worth the extra bucks. Then put a lens on and go out and take pictures with your manual in hand. Practice and ask questions. Good luck, it is a great adventure.
Another question, should I practice shooting in full manual or the semi-manual modes to get the hang of each aspect of picture taking? Obviously I should stay away from the full auto . . :P
Just stay away from the "idiot" modes. Don't expect all your shots to be perfect and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Read up on proper exposure and technique. Good luck.
hey.
xti is a great camera.. unless you do a lot of indoor low light photography. i have a xti.. and i mainly shoot outdoor or on a tripod at night.. wonderful camera.
invest in good lenses! that's a must!
EricJames wrote:
Another question, should I practice shooting in full manual or the semi-manual modes to get the hang of each aspect of picture taking? Obviously I should stay away from the full auto . . :P
I started in the "P" mode and learned how to make certain adjustments with what the camera set. Now I mainly use the "M" mode and "AV" (when I want to control DOF.) It took me hours on the couch snapping away, before I finally learned how to control my exposures.
One thing I still do is take the manual in with me (on my bathroom trips) and just read it over and over. Somehow I always find something new I didn't know my camera could do.
ken
Ken is right, I've had my 30D for two years now and 5D for 6 months and I've probably read the manuals 3-4 times each. I still find new tidbits I didn't remember I had read previously.
It's practice, practice, practice to get the hang of it all. The beauty of digital is that you can try something, download it immediately, and view what you did right, or wrong.
