New camera - Orchid Board

Lagoon · #1 12-07-2009, 09:47 PM

So I've spent some time today playing with my new rebel xsi - got it yesterday. I almost bought it in sept but waited it out too see if the prices would slide down some. Well it did and I saved $120 beanos!

The photos will get better within time - really got to work harder on that slipper

Thanks for lookin

OrchidSue · #2 12-08-2009, 01:34 AM

Congratulations

. I love mine and it is a lot of fun seeing your photos getting better. What lenses do you have?

Susan

Connie Star · #3 12-08-2009, 11:11 AM

Isn't it fun? I got into orchids partly to have something to photograph. You're off to a great start.

DelawareJim · #4 12-08-2009, 12:45 PM

Nice shots. I'm still working on my Nikon D80 I got last year just before they were discontinued. Still struggling with closeups.

Like Susan asked what lenses did you use? What were the shot stats?

Cheers.
Jim

Connie Star · #5 12-08-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm not sure this question was directed to me, but I use two close-up lenses, a 50mm and a 100mm on my Canon XTi which have a magnification factor of 1.6, so it's like 80mm and 160mm. My greatest area of interest is macro photography, which is why I have these two (expensive and heavy) lenses.
I haven't figured out how to do thumbnails in posts yet but a link to my albums is
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...ar-albums.html

Lagoon · #6 12-08-2009, 08:55 PM

Thank you very much all

I'm having a fun with my new camera, Just need to find some xtra time to play

Sue, I didn't buy anything extra, it came with the 18-55 lens, but I need more

The other lens I was looking at with a $800.00 zoom lens. Ooh only if money grew on tree's.
Did you get yourself anything extra for yours - love to hear about if you did!

Jim, You've taken some really beautiful shots - no macro lens?? Lemmie get back to you on the stats

Connie, I feel the same as you. I think we have certainly picked out beautiful subjects to shoot. I really enjoy getting a few shots every year from the garden.
I always love to hear about how others go about getting those awesome shots

Lagoon · #7 12-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Hi Jim,

Well I hate to say this but unfortunately I no longer have the stats to those photos, (Sorry Jim) Not sure where they went to

Its a newer program with this recent camera, still not sure how to work it all just yet.

This morning I did find a separate program file to hold all the photos and stats, I'm darn happy about this

OrchidSue · #8 12-10-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Did you get yourself anything extra for yours - love to hear about if you did!

I found a good deal on a previously owned 60 mm macro lens and really really enjoy playing with it. Other than that have the 18-55 mm kit lens like you. Not enough money right now to get more expensive toys

.

Susan

Lagoon · #9 12-10-2009, 08:18 PM

LOL Sue, aint that the truth

Think I'll stop buying orchids and start selling them - gotta get those fun toys, ya know

ChasWG · #10 12-23-2009, 12:03 AM

Sweet set up! Were you looking at the 70-200 f4 L Canon lens? I have that one for my 40D and I absolutely love it. Some say that it is Canon's sharpest lens they make. It's a stunning piece of glass. The 60mm Macro lens is the next one I want to get.