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04-16-2008, 08:56 PM
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| Member  Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 98 From: PDX/Tempe My Camera: Nikon D700 |  My 1st dSLR: Canon XSi w/lens kit
Alright so after much anticipation, I got to open my XSi tonight (long story, returned it unopened and re-purchased it on another card and with 8% off coupon!) and start to assemble her, and take my first photos! So I bought the Canon EOS Rebel XSi, black/black body, with the lens kit, EF-S 18-55mm IS [image stabilization], and then got the canon hood and two lens covers, a UV clear one and a circular polarizer one at Camera World in downtown PDX (great service). Also, an 16GB class 6 SDHC card at Fry's. Since I have an extremely limited experience with dSLR cameras (a couple shots on an XTi), I know my impressions will not be very meaningful, but I'll do my best. The camera feels really nice, has a nice weight without feeling "hefty." 3'' LCD screen is frickin HUGE, super bright, great clarity, wow I love this thing. I am still learning what all the controls do, but so far they seem to be (ergonomically) pretty well placed. I don't really have any complaints as of yet, as my only issues are how to use some functions w/o having read the manual.....etc. Below you can see my very first photos on this camera, I didn't really have much to work with as 1. it was already dark when I had it all assembled 2. we don't have fantastic indoor lighting 3. it was probably in the wrong mode, or I was operating/focusing it wrong  Anyways, I am looking forward to a great time with this camera, I have wanted a dSLR for so so long! I will keep ya all posted on how I progress and so you can get a better idea of how it performs, and also if i encounter any issues with it.  an attempt at macro  my best friend, Buddy. 8 yrs young   wish this had been sharper, but shutter speed was low and he's always moving  head on  tried to get a "profile" shot of body, lens, and hood  what I've got so far (minus camera/lens/carry strap), and a rainforest's worth of Canon booklets  Last edited by MCA8690; 04-17-2008 at 01:31 PM. |
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04-17-2008, 07:43 AM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 107 From: Spokane |
sweet.
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04-17-2008, 01:10 PM
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| Moderator  Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 755 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable |
it looks so small.
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04-17-2008, 02:09 PM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 403 From: Darkness My Camera: must take pretty pictures | Quote:
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04-17-2008, 02:40 PM
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| Member  Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 87 From: B-ham, WA | Quote:
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Linear Mode
