sford122 Loc: Amarillo TX

Hello everyone! I've been watching the forum for 2 days and have already learned sooooo much and look forward to having you as a team/support group. I'm new to using a Canon Rebel T3 DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS II and EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III telephoto lens, which I purchased 2 weeks ago and I'm signing up for a class at our local community college (starts next month). I tried to take a picture of the full moon this week and got a big white blob! I googled for help in taking a moon picture and found this website. What a lucky break for me. I read on line and tried another shot using settings of AV at 5.6, shutter at 1/800 and ISO at 100 and got a really pretty picture. I had no idea of what I was doing but the recommended settings made for a great shot which I cropped and enlarged and it turned out great (for me anyway). Can't wait to really learn what I'm doing. So glad to be part of this forum.

BUDDY36 Loc: Tennessee

Hello SFord122

Welcome. I am a new one too. Don't have all the fancy cameras that I read about here but I am happy with my little Ole FUJIFILM FinePix S3000 it gets the job done and I am learning quite a bit in here. Hope to see some of your posts. Take care.

Buddy

sford122 Loc: Amarillo TX

Thanks so much Buddy. (My name is Susan by the way; forgot to add it to my post.) I know what you mean. I've been happy using Sony Cybershot cameras for many many years and have used an Olympus SP 800UZ for the past 2 years and really liked it. I took a leap of faith in getting my new DSLR and am having more fun already than I had imagined I could have. I don't know all the "rules" for taking that "perfect" shot, but I certainly enjoy taking pictures! When I get brave enough... I'll post one. lol

Thanks for responding to my post. I'd like to see some of your work of art too!

sford122 Loc: Amarillo TX

Hi Buddy. You are now the first person on my "Buddy List". Must be Karma! I think this forum is going to be a lot of fun.