First DSLR

barracuda88 · 20th November 2008

Hi,

My first posting here, and also got my first DSLR (Canon 450D) yesterday. This forum had gave me great "motivation" to pick up this new hobby. I had been living with my old P&S Camera (IXUS 800 and Casio Exlim) for years, guess it's time to "grow up"..... Thanks to this bro http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ght=lightsabre for "poisoning" me

.....

Going to Japan next month, hope to "master" some basics of this new baby before I go.... Any tips are most welcome!

Cheers!

noob117 · 20th November 2008

great! get used to the camera and settings so you won't miss a good shot!

and just shoot shoot shoot!

try creative angles-from below, wide and close ect ect just be creative!

EOS Revolution · 20th November 2008

Congrats on getting ur cam... What lens do u have?
And what are u not sure of? then we can help u

Trapper · 20th November 2008

Congratulations on your new 450D; it is a very capable camera. Now go out and shoot, and hopefully you can stave off the BBB virus

issic · 20th November 2008

Welcome to the canon family.

Tips?? Hmm.. buy more L lenses? hahaha. Just joking.

Not sure what you already know. But to me, understanding the relation between aperture, shutter speed and ISO is the basic. Believe you are no stranger to this forum as well.. hence you should have grabbed a lot of tips already cos this is a great forum to ask, to learn and to share.

Cheers and enjoy shooting.

michy · 20th November 2008

Originally Posted by barracuda88

Hi,

My first posting here, and also got my first DSLR (Canon 450D) yesterday. This forum had gave me great "motivation" to pick up this new hobby. I had been living with my old P&S Camera (IXUS 800 and Casio Exlim) for years, guess it's time to "grow up"..... Thanks to this bro http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ght=lightsabre for "poisoning" me .....

Going to Japan next month, hope to "master" some basics of this new baby before I go.... Any tips are most welcome!

Cheers!

don't mind sharing where you got it from and your package? i'm itching to get mine SOON!

Redkangoo · 20th November 2008

master your cam by attending the free lesson from canon and reading the manual....

barracuda88 · 20th November 2008

Thanks all for the warm welcome to the family.

With regards to micy ques, I got mine at Cathay Photo (Peninsula Plaza) at $1,140 (inclusive GST). With 18-55 kit lens, 4GB Toshiba SD, EOS Bag, 1 extra Canon Original Battery and a cleaning kit. Not sure if it is a good deal, actually a shop at 2nd storey, funan quoted me $1,040 (w/o the cleaning kit). But I noticed that this shop is "blacklisted" by many members in this forum, so dare not to buy from them.... I rather spend an extra $100 and play safe.... Anyway, think the cleaning kit given to me by CP oredi cost around $60.... So the diff is about $40...

Yes, I've also been reading up abit on aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc. But so far only basic theory, looking forward to put them to some good practical use the next few weeks.... Maybe will test out my first few "virgin" shots and post them on the C&C section to get some "bashing" first...

BTW, I think Canon is giving couple of hours "training" which comes with the purchase of the camera.... Any idea if it is worth to attend this "training" or I should rather spend these few hours to go Orchard Road and snap some shots....

Cheers!

barracuda88 · 20th November 2008

Thanks RedKangoo... Yes, I had been up all night reading the manual... That's the first time I ever read any manuals for electronic products in my whole life! OK, maybe I should sign up for the canon free lesson....

Octarine · 20th November 2008

Well done in reading upfront and avoiding questionable shops!
Don't use the Critics Corner in the first place. Post your 'virgin' shots in the Newbies Corner or depending on the subject in one of the other theme threads.
Read a bit about maintenance and storage but focus on shooting and post-processing.

Redkangoo · 20th November 2008

Passion to shoot! welcome!

You interested to join us at Photographer society of Singapore at Selegie Art Center?
Go to PSS1950.org

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...id=21392626715

Deming86 · 20th November 2008

the canon first workshop helped me to firm up my foundations i picked up from CS. You can also use the opportunity to ask the workshop trainer more about the camera! hahaa in fact I bought my 450D in may this year and brought it to japan shortly after! hahaa! Coincidental huh! But i was more concerned with getting pictures of almost everything japan that I didn't really pay attention to skills and all~ =D

PyeeL · 20th November 2008

1. Read the manual.
2. Go online. Search for the basic terms like Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO.
3. Find out what they do, how they affect your image.
4. Read up on Composition, be it in books or on the Net.
5. Make sure your basics are darn right.
6. Experiment with what you learnt, keep them in mind.
7. Go Japan, have fun.

lightsabre · 21st November 2008

Originally Posted by barracuda88

Hi,

My first posting here, and also got my first DSLR (Canon 450D) yesterday. This forum had gave me great "motivation" to pick up this new hobby. I had been living with my old P&S Camera (IXUS 800 and Casio Exlim) for years, guess it's time to "grow up"..... Thanks to this bro http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ght=lightsabre for "poisoning" me .....

Going to Japan next month, hope to "master" some basics of this new baby before I go.... Any tips are most welcome!

Cheers!

Guilty as charged

You were really excited already, just needed a little push hehe...

jasonteoch · 21st November 2008

Originally Posted by barracuda88

Hi,

My first posting here, and also got my first DSLR (Canon 450D) yesterday. This forum had gave me great "motivation" to pick up this new hobby. I had been living with my old P&S Camera (IXUS 800 and Casio Exlim) for years, guess it's time to "grow up"..... Thanks to this bro http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ght=lightsabre for "poisoning" me .....

Going to Japan next month, hope to "master" some basics of this new baby before I go.... Any tips are most welcome!

Cheers!

go and attend the free canon training.

michy · 23rd November 2008

Originally Posted by barracuda88

Thanks all for the warm welcome to the family.

With regards to micy ques, I got mine at Cathay Photo (Peninsula Plaza) at $1,140 (inclusive GST). With 18-55 kit lens, 4GB Toshiba SD, EOS Bag, 1 extra Canon Original Battery and a cleaning kit. Not sure if it is a good deal, actually a shop at 2nd storey, funan quoted me $1,040 (w/o the cleaning kit). But I noticed that this shop is "blacklisted" by many members in this forum, so dare not to buy from them.... I rather spend an extra $100 and play safe.... Anyway, think the cleaning kit given to me by CP oredi cost around $60.... So the diff is about $40...

Yes, I've also been reading up abit on aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc. But so far only basic theory, looking forward to put them to some good practical use the next few weeks.... Maybe will test out my first few "virgin" shots and post them on the C&C section to get some "bashing" first... BTW, I think Canon is giving couple of hours "training" which comes with the purchase of the camera.... Any idea if it is worth to attend this "training" or I should rather spend these few hours to go Orchard Road and snap some shots....

Cheers!

Thanks for telling! Mind telling me who's your SE?
i was quoted 1190 --> 1170 (after "discount") today at MS branch.

haiz... i was so intent on buying today and tat was the "discount" they could give me.

sad sia.

ThreeCupsofTea · 23rd November 2008

How come so high ? MS quoted me 1068+7% = 1142 (approx.) + extra batt(original) and 4GB SDHC card.

michy · 23rd November 2008

Originally Posted by ThreeCupsofTea

How come so high ? MS quoted me 1068+7% = 1142 (approx.) + extra batt(original) and 4GB SDHC card.

i dunno also man... haiz.. maybe see i'm a girl, young ignorant kind, easy to chop bah. SAD BIG TIME.
He offered 1170 + batt + bag + lens cleaner. The guy who served me was a spec-less, slightly balding uncle. initially when he offered me 1190. i was like

cause i remember the quote for 450D is much lower than that. how ah?

La Vida · 23rd November 2008

Originally Posted by michy

i dunno also man... haiz.. maybe see i'm a girl, young ignorant kind, easy to chop bah. SAD BIG TIME.
He offered 1170 + batt + bag + lens cleaner. The guy who served me was a spec-less, slightly balding uncle. initially when he offered me 1190. i was like cause i remember the quote for 450D is much lower than that. how ah?

Try to ask the prices of their lens, so they will know you did research? Tried and proven effective method. I went AMK Hub de MS colour, but they didn't even bothered to serve me, even though the shop is empty. Bad way for a prospective customer.

@TS, gratz! Now, one more person to spread the BBB virus liao.

jlpk007 · 23rd November 2008

Originally Posted by michy

i dunno also man... haiz.. maybe see i'm a girl, young ignorant kind, easy to chop bah. SAD BIG TIME.
He offered 1170 + batt + bag + lens cleaner. The guy who served me was a spec-less, slightly balding uncle. initially when he offered me 1190. i was like cause i remember the quote for 450D is much lower than that. how ah?

You should try equote and florence (the boss) will quote you...look for her when you are there...i was served by her getting my 450D...her service is

...
Will look for her for my future accessories..if she is not in i dont think will buy

20th November 2008	#1
barracuda88 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Posts: 100	First DSLR Hi, My first posting here, and also got my first DSLR (Canon 450D) yesterday. This forum had gave me great "motivation" to pick up this new hobby. I had been living with my old P&S Camera (IXUS 800 and Casio Exlim) for years, guess it's time to "grow up"..... Thanks to this bro http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ght=lightsabre for "poisoning" me ..... Going to Japan next month, hope to "master" some basics of this new baby before I go.... Any tips are most welcome! Cheers!

20th November 2008	#2
noob117 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: west Posts: 1,175	Re: First DSLR great! get used to the camera and settings so you won't miss a good shot! and just shoot shoot shoot! try creative angles-from below, wide and close ect ect just be creative! __________________ my flickr Picasa

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EOS Revolution Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 336	Re: First DSLR Congrats on getting ur cam... What lens do u have? And what are u not sure of? then we can help u __________________ I use Canon because it Can-On Flickr\|Canon 5D, 24-105L, 35L\|

20th November 2008	#4
Trapper Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 155	Re: First DSLR Congratulations on your new 450D; it is a very capable camera. Now go out and shoot, and hopefully you can stave off the BBB virus __________________ Flickr \| Blog \| Gear

20th November 2008	#5
issic Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 138	Re: First DSLR Welcome to the canon family. Tips?? Hmm.. buy more L lenses? hahaha. Just joking. Not sure what you already know. But to me, understanding the relation between aperture, shutter speed and ISO is the basic. Believe you are no stranger to this forum as well.. hence you should have grabbed a lot of tips already cos this is a great forum to ask, to learn and to share. Cheers and enjoy shooting.

20th November 2008	#7
Redkangoo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bukit Panjang Posts: 385	Re: First DSLR master your cam by attending the free lesson from canon and reading the manual.... __________________ Canon 50D,10-22mm,16-35mm F2.8 L MK1,18-200mm IS, 580EXII

20th November 2008	#8
barracuda88 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Posts: 100	Re: First DSLR Thanks all for the warm welcome to the family. With regards to micy ques, I got mine at Cathay Photo (Peninsula Plaza) at $1,140 (inclusive GST). With 18-55 kit lens, 4GB Toshiba SD, EOS Bag, 1 extra Canon Original Battery and a cleaning kit. Not sure if it is a good deal, actually a shop at 2nd storey, funan quoted me $1,040 (w/o the cleaning kit). But I noticed that this shop is "blacklisted" by many members in this forum, so dare not to buy from them.... I rather spend an extra $100 and play safe.... Anyway, think the cleaning kit given to me by CP oredi cost around $60.... So the diff is about $40... Yes, I've also been reading up abit on aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc. But so far only basic theory, looking forward to put them to some good practical use the next few weeks.... Maybe will test out my first few "virgin" shots and post them on the C&C section to get some "bashing" first... BTW, I think Canon is giving couple of hours "training" which comes with the purchase of the camera.... Any idea if it is worth to attend this "training" or I should rather spend these few hours to go Orchard Road and snap some shots.... Cheers!

20th November 2008	#9
barracuda88 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Posts: 100	Re: First DSLR Thanks RedKangoo... Yes, I had been up all night reading the manual... That's the first time I ever read any manuals for electronic products in my whole life! OK, maybe I should sign up for the canon free lesson....

20th November 2008	#10
Octarine Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 3,565	Re: First DSLR Well done in reading upfront and avoiding questionable shops! Don't use the Critics Corner in the first place. Post your 'virgin' shots in the Newbies Corner or depending on the subject in one of the other theme threads. Read a bit about maintenance and storage but focus on shooting and post-processing.

20th November 2008	#11
Redkangoo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bukit Panjang Posts: 385	Re: First DSLR Passion to shoot! welcome! You interested to join us at Photographer society of Singapore at Selegie Art Center? Go to PSS1950.org http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...id=21392626715 __________________ Canon 50D,10-22mm,16-35mm F2.8 L MK1,18-200mm IS, 580EXII

20th November 2008	#12
Deming86 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SengKang Posts: 262	Re: First DSLR the canon first workshop helped me to firm up my foundations i picked up from CS. You can also use the opportunity to ask the workshop trainer more about the camera! hahaa in fact I bought my 450D in may this year and brought it to japan shortly after! hahaa! Coincidental huh! But i was more concerned with getting pictures of almost everything japan that I didn't really pay attention to skills and all~ =D __________________ 450D \| 50 F1.8 \| 17-40 F4/L \| 70-200 F4/L IS \| 580EX II Passion in Photography, Not For Greed/Ego!

20th November 2008	#13
PyeeL Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 609	Re: First DSLR 1. Read the manual. 2. Go online. Search for the basic terms like Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO. 3. Find out what they do, how they affect your image. 4. Read up on Composition, be it in books or on the Net. 5. Make sure your basics are darn right. 6. Experiment with what you learnt, keep them in mind. 7. Go Japan, have fun.

23rd November 2008	#17
ThreeCupsofTea New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11	Re: First DSLR How come so high ? MS quoted me 1068+7% = 1142 (approx.) + extra batt(original) and 4GB SDHC card.