I'm just learning how to use the DSLR that I bought (Digital Rebel XSI) Took a couple of pictures with my brother in law (dm0ney from vortex) I'm a complete amateur at this stuff, but thats why I got this camera so that I could learn.
http://flickr.com/photos/bmwsteve

some of the pics are lookin pretty good

Noob


I did the same thing you did...just jumped into a camera...best thing i ever did....was read the manual that came with it. told me what settings does what.

Have fun...

Did you remember the settings utilized for the better shots? You need a notebook for the first few weeks to write down what you did when. Then read the manual. then it will be easy.

some of the pics are lookin pretty good
thank you.....thats the nicest thing i've ever heard you say. :)

Noob
I did the same thing you did...just jumped into a camera...best thing i ever did....was read the manual that came with it. told me what settings does what.
Have fun...
ya, i knew some really basic things, but not enough to make smart decisions.

Did you remember the settings utilized for the better shots? You need a notebook for the first few weeks to write down what you did when. Then read the manual. then it will be easy.
Yes I did, and thats why I took shots right before dusk, and then as it started to get darker. Sortof like playing with contrast and brightness on a picture. You really have to have the right combination to get it right
One thing for sure though is that I will be getting a remote. I'm trying learn HDR, but everytime i change the iso it moves the camera slightly, which is just enough to get screwed.

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Yes I did, and thats why I took shots right before dusk, and then as it started to get darker. Sortof like playing with contrast and brightness on a picture. You really have to have the right combination to get it right
One thing for sure though is that I will be getting a remote. I'm trying learn HDR, but everytime i change the iso it moves the camera slightly, which is just enough to get screwed.

A remote is a cheap investment and so is a good tripod you can weight down, that will help you exponentially. nice pics and good luck.

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Did you remember the settings utilized for the better shots? You need a notebook for the first few weeks to write down what you did when. Then read the manual. then it will be easy.

Actually most cameras (all dSLRs) now capture aperture, shutter speed, EV+-, focal distance, ect so it's actually very easy to have tons of information at your hands once you're ready to process your work.

I'd recommend using RAW mode to shoot (its easily worth the increase in file size) and Lightroom is an amazing program for processing and organizing your work.