I got the SB-600

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Ni....page?pid=4802

But I assume you guys are talking Canon

 

debating on whether I need a flash at all. Like if it's worth it for me to have one for my photography.

 

Shooting in the auto modes in pretty good so far. Slowly trying to learn how to shoot in manual with the XSi. Any tips?

 

best tip hands down is to read the manual from front to back. Seriously something EVERY photographer should do. The manual will actually clue u into the basics of photography.

Also google: RULE OF THIRDS

 

just bought a Canon XSi!
got a deal for XSi kit for 400! so i got it :D
i'll post pics later.

 

I just purchased some goodies too....D90 kit and Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom. This should keep me satisfied for a while till I find more goodies to buy. Company I bought it from through in some extra SDHC cards, 5 year warranty, and 1 day shipping for free since I've bought from them before and also took some cash off as well. Always help to call and order since they give goodies out. And yes, they are a verified Nikon dealer and its not gray market....lol. Should arrive soon.

 

Possibly the greatest modern American car released to date:



And yes there are 4 more to the left (one not visible) and 1 directly in front (also not visible).

 

That's awesome. B&H should know me by first name by now.

Just ordered the 580ex II with a rechargeable battery pack. Should be here thursday, so be prepared for photos soon. ha ha WHOLE new world of photography coming my way.

 

Ford GT

 

x2

 

i have a tamron 70-300mm for sale....

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=262213

 

Damn you!!! lol

 

 

haha, It's all good...

 

x a million on the Ford GT. Pity Ford would have gotten sued for using the GT-40 name...none the less, an amazing car, definitely on my want list!

 

Switch to AV mode. It is an easy mode to learn away from Auto. you adjust the aperature and it compensates for shutter speed automatically.

Remember the lower the shutter number (say 5.6) the more in focus your subect will be and the more blurred the background will be. Better for portraits or when you only want the subject to be the focus of the picture.

Use a higher number (say 22) to have everything from subject to background in focus....good for things like scenery etc.

Also, go spend $30 on the canon rebel xsi dvd TONS OF GREAT INFO ON THERE!

 

he means APERTURE number not SHUTTER number.

 

Just play around with it and read. Here is a quick link that helped me get started

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=249006

also, just practice. I dont think I have used Auto yet, jumped into M.

 

yeah the best thing to do is read ur manual from cover to cover, this will allow u to get more familiar with ur camera gear too. Which is a HUGE help.

Then just practice and pay attention to the results.