Need Advice
Sep 14, 2012 08:36:07 #
Sep 14, 2012 08:36:39 #
Just curious as to why you advice such a high ISO. Given the light in Italy, would you expect him to need that? I could agree with 400, but 800 and higher seems a big extreme, to me. I like to hear your thought process on this.
Sep 14, 2012 08:42:19 #
Go to you tube and put in tutorial for your camera body and you'll find a series of videos from Canon on how to use your camera. I've been a canonnite since the film FTB's but when I got the 5D Mark III I was confused with some of the features that I hadn't dealt with when I was using the 10D or 40D. You can sit there with your camera and experiment with the features as they explain.
I think the manual were written by sadists lol
I think the manual were written by sadists lol
Sep 14, 2012 09:22:11 #
Sep 14, 2012 09:50:11 #
larrycumba wrote:
First thing to learn is have an extra battery and don't forget the charger.
And be sure to check if your batter charger will work in that country or will you need some type of adapter.
Sep 14, 2012 09:59:07 #
Sep 14, 2012 10:03:52 #
dawg4ever
Loc: Florida
Thank you so much! That's just the kind of links I was hoping for. They will be extremely helpful.
Sep 14, 2012 10:05:07 #
dawg4ever
Loc: Florida
Thanks - will do! The manual is certainly frustratingly complex, but I guess the camera is too.
Sep 14, 2012 10:06:30 #
dawg4ever
Loc: Florida
Thanks to all who responded to my plea for help with my new Canon Rebel T21. Your tips and advice, and links, will be invaluable to me. I really do appreciate the time you take to respond to a stranger.
Sep 14, 2012 10:13:10 #
Sep 14, 2012 10:20:39 #
I do not understand why you would recommend such high ISO either. I would say to use your auto modes. They work fine and The T2i takes great photos. Take a bunch of practice shots now so you can get a feel for the camera and what it will and won't do. Try out the different auto modes so you will have a feel for what setting you will want for what conditions you are in. Those settings will take care of your light metering and your ISO settings and shutter speed so you won't have to worry about it. If you plan on taking any night shots I would suggest a tripod and as others have suggested take extra memory and at least one extra battery and charger with an adapter for the power used there. Most off have a great time and don't forget us when you come back. I have never been to Italy and would like to see what it looks like. ;-)
Sep 14, 2012 10:47:53 #
saichiez
Loc: Beautiful Central Oregon
I advance the advice to use YouTube.
Search for ...... custom settings Rebel T2i
Seem to be a lot of videos on this. You can sit in front of your computer and learn a lot about your camera, when you can't be out shooting.
Hit the pause button frequently to slow things down a bit, while you catch up.
You tube works well when the the documentation just gets "jammed" up in the interpretations.
There should be a law about user manuals being written by people whose first language is english, and who ARE actually photographers. :hunf:
Search for ...... custom settings Rebel T2i
Seem to be a lot of videos on this. You can sit in front of your computer and learn a lot about your camera, when you can't be out shooting.
Hit the pause button frequently to slow things down a bit, while you catch up.
You tube works well when the the documentation just gets "jammed" up in the interpretations.
There should be a law about user manuals being written by people whose first language is english, and who ARE actually photographers. :hunf:
Sep 14, 2012 11:25:26 #
dawg4ever wrote:
Just purchased my first slr - a Canon Rebel T21 with regular and telephone lens. Reading complicated manual, heading for Italy for for sightseeing from Amalti coast to Dolomites - need advice on how to quickly learn my camera and what sites/sights I must see in Italy. Thanks
Based on my T1i, ISO =800, Program mode, lens shade a good idea, UV and or CPL filter, one at a time, manual on spare memory card it can be read on the screen if necessary, spare battery, charger, current adapter, extra memory cards, I use 16Gig as a max check what actually works in your camera, experiment with AV and small f-stops f16 etc. when convenient, above all enjoy, Bob
Sep 14, 2012 11:40:25 #
Agree totally about the manual comment, above. On the other hand, that's why I have a little business teaching folks how to use their cameras. Many beginners do not understand the basics of photography, so the language is foreign to them. Adding a manual that has been translated complicates it even more.
Having someone lead you through all this is WAY easier, and much more fun!
I understand that Lumix Panasonic actually had a photographer arrange the menus, which is why the are so easy to navigate and why I recommend that brand for someone shopping for a Point/Shoot camera.
Having someone lead you through all this is WAY easier, and much more fun!
I understand that Lumix Panasonic actually had a photographer arrange the menus, which is why the are so easy to navigate and why I recommend that brand for someone shopping for a Point/Shoot camera.
Sep 14, 2012 12:14:26 #
dawg4ever wrote:
Just purchased my first slr - a Canon Rebel T21 with regular and telephone lens. Reading complicated manual, heading for Italy for for sightseeing from Amalti coast to Dolomites - need advice on how to quickly learn my camera and what sites/sights I must see in Italy. Thanks
IF.. you are going on a vacation trip to Italy, and need "advice" how to QUICKLY learn a specific camera MY suggestion: buy a simple p&s camera, take many pic and enjoy your vacation.
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