Just bought a t1i now what???

[abercrombie9701]

This is my first dslr camera so I suppose i should pick up a camera bag but what else should I pick up?

[gjl711]

What do you already have? Lenses? Flash? Tripod? Memory cards? Software? Also, what is your budget?

[gjl711]

BTW, welcome to the forum.

[kf095]

Tripod and flash.
Flash first.

[Naturalist]

Get out there and shoot. The more you use the camera the more you'll come to a realization of what you need, or do not need.

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing your work posted up.

[smyke]

SD card if you don't have one. And then.... Just snap away. ;)
You may be in trouble, this photography stuff is pretty addicting. LOL

[Jon]

Take pictures. Then analyze them for where they could improve, and look at whether, and what, more gear will help with that improvement. Don't get something just because someone tells you you need it. Identify where you need it.

[abercrombie9701]

I forgot to mention guys I have a sd card and the lens that came with the camera.Ive been shooting around the house(crappy weather outside)I like to so far but theres so much to learn!!

[Edges_of_Twilight]

Take pictures. Then analyze them for where they could improve, and look at whether, and what, more gear will help with that improvement. Don't get something just because someone tells you you need it. Identify where you need it.

I couldn't agree more. Rather than buy a bunch of gear, spend time learning your camera, all the controls, and how to create certain effects. Doing this will help you find your style. Take lots of shots in different conditions, of different subjects. Maybe set some goals for yourself? ie Set upon learning a new technique often. Working with aperture, different lighting conditions, etc. Explore more than the auto settings. Using the manual settings unleashes your creative potential, and gives a bigger scope of what you and your camera can do.

Read lots. Check out the different sections of this forum. There's a tone of knowledge here in these forums. (Remember that there is a search button near the top of the forum, as well ;) ) Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=414088) is probably the best place to start. Also this book (http://www.amazon.ca/Understanding-Exposure-3rd-Photographs-Camera/dp/0817439390) is really highly recommended.

Eventually, you'll want to get more lenses and other bits of gear, but doing some exploring with your camera first will help determine the kind of lenses/gear that suits you best. The first new lens to look at is the Canon 50mm f/1.8 (aka "the nifty fifty"). Really cheap, and toy feeling, but sharp and a great value for the $100. Also, 50mm is the closest lens to what is seen by the human eye.

Most of all, have fun!!! :):cool:

[Jon]

I couldn't agree more. Rather than buy a bunch of gear, spend time learning your camera, all the controls, and how to create certain effects. Doing this will help you find your style. Take lots of shots in different conditions, of different subjects. Maybe set some goals for yourself? ie Set upon learning a new technique often. Working with aperture, different lighting conditions, etc. Explore more than the auto settings. Using the manual settings unleashes your creative potential, and gives a bigger scope of what you and your camera can do.

Read lots. Check out the different sections of this forum. There's a tone of knowledge here in these forums. (Remember that there is a search button near the top of the forum, as well ;) ) Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=414088) is probably the best place to start. Also this book (http://www.amazon.ca/Understanding-Exposure-3rd-Photographs-Camera/dp/0817439390) is really highly recommended.

Eventually, you'll want to get more lenses and other bits of gear, but doing some exploring with your camera first will help determine the kind of lenses/gear that suits you best. The first new lens to look at is the Canon 50mm f/1.8 (aka "the nifty fifty"). Really cheap, and toy feeling, but sharp and a great value for the $100. Also, 50mm is the closest lens to what is seen by the human eye.

Most of all, have fun!!! :):cool:That about the 50 was true(ish; there are qualifiers) for 35 mm format; on the T1i, 30 mm is closer offering that coverage.

[Edges_of_Twilight]

That about the 50 was true(ish; there are qualifiers) for 35 mm format; on the T1i, 30 mm is closer offering that coverage.

You're right. Thanks for the clarification. :cool: I forgot that the t1i is a crop sensor. Got FF on the brain :lol: