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12/06/2010 10:35:16 PM · #1 |
| WOOOOOO! So, any tips on things not well known about this? I just upgraded from the 40d. found it on craigslist for 1400 with a 28-135 and 16g card. Good deal I say. |
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12/06/2010 10:38:28 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by mgarsteck:
WOOOOOO! So, any tips on things not well known about this? I just upgraded from the 40d. found it on craigslist for 1400 with a 28-135 and 16g card. Good deal I say. |
Yes, I say it is a nice deal :) |
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12/06/2010 11:12:06 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by mgarsteck:
So, any tips on things not well known about this? |
I leave mine set to MRAW most of the time to keep the files sizes down. That's still plenty of resolution for large prints and it saves a LOT of disk space.
Sometimes it's helpful to turn off the high-speed burst mode. At 7fps it's really easy to take two shots when you only meant to get one.
Don't be afraid to crank up the ISO. A good exposure at 1600 should still be clean.
Put your lenses on eBay and get some sharp glass to take advantage of that camera. Canon 85mm f/1.8 and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 are two faves. |
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12/06/2010 11:51:13 PM · #4 |
| the 85mm 1.8 is on my wish list. I bought the canon 50mm 1.8 and it suits my needs so far. I also just bought the 10-24 as well. super happy with that lens. |
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12/07/2010 12:11:10 AM · #5 |
| The knobs are backwards from the 30D - ie the upper one did some things that the back one does, and vice versa. You'll get the hang of it. Congrats on the new toy! |
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12/07/2010 12:13:19 AM · #6 |
Watch out. The delete button is where the review button used to be :)
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12/07/2010 12:22:16 AM · #7 |
Learn to use the dedicated AF lock button, and separate your AE from your AF: 1/2 press on shutter release to lock exposure, press AF lock to lock focus, then press shutter the rest of the way. Sounds complicated, but works like a charm, or so penny says. I haven't used the camera enough to get used to that feature. You can use it the old way if you want.
R.
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