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AnnieBananie wrote in post #12086767
Neat series, but how on earth do you drive and shoot at the same time?

Very carefully.

Actually, before I set out I set up the focus and switched the lens to manual. Then shot in Av mode with it set at f/8. Then I just left the camera on and held it in one hand while steering with the other hand. I didn't look through the viewfinder or anything. I just ripped off 3 rapid shots as I passed something interesting and hoped one would turn out.

marubozo wrote in post #12086792
Very carefully.

Actually, before I set out I set up the focus and switched the lens to manual. Then shot in Av mode with it set at f/8. Then I just left the camera on and held it in one hand while steering with the other hand. I didn't look through the viewfinder or anything. I just ripped off 3 rapid shots as I passed something interesting and hoped one would turn out.

That's just plain crazy. I'll have to give it a try!! LOL

I edited this a little in CS5 (haven't really figured it out yet) I think it would look a lot better if I could figure out how to black out the background but, at least this is a start. It is the first night with CS5 after all.

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marubozo: I love the flowers! I cant wait for our snow to go away so I can see some around here!

you guys are killing me with the beautiful flower pics! I want spring!

Well, the 580EX II has been purchased. Just waiting for it to arrive next week. You guys better watch out.

Wow this thread moves fast! Makes things easy, in a way, because half of the comments I wanted to make were already made by other people!
For example, Itzmered, I want to second Rafa's suggestion of the Canon 15-85. 15 really is quite wide, and it just seems like it would be a perfect match for your long lens. I had a copy for a while, and it's only weakness is that it isn't good for low-light situations (in the house at night, for example). Otherwise it's a great lens. If you get an external flash you can even solve that problem pretty easily.

Thank you for the welcome and the tip! I knew something was wrong.

Thanks! Your shots are wonderful too! Your parrot has great color!

Thanks for the welcome. I didn't try the chimes reversed. That's a good idea. I need to get in the habit of thinking like a photographer. I will try it next time I have a chance.

White balance is still a mystery to me. You're right it was in Auto WB. However, there was a hanging light with yellow glass around it which was throwing the yellow around. The pictures are fairly accurate to what is seen with the eye. Now I'm curious to go try it though with tungsten WB and see if she appears white!

Thanks!


One more I got in this evening:

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marubozo wrote in post #12087277
Well, the 580EX II has been purchased. Just waiting for it to arrive next week. You guys better watch out.

Congrats! Now did you buy those RF-602 yet?

You'll NEED to get your flash of camera one day or another

Rivest wrote in post #12087417
Congrats! Now did you buy those RF-602 yet?

You'll NEED to get your flash of camera one day or another

Yeah, I'm doing my amazon shopping tomorrow. I usually buy a bunch of books every few weeks so I'm just going to fill up my cart and throw one of those in. Do they work on the XXXD models? On the sites I've seen it usually only lists XD and XXD, but I have to assume it works on this camera just fine.

Mookalafalas wrote in post #12087304
, I want to second Rafa's suggestion of the Canon 15-85. 15 really is quite wide, and it just seems like it would be a perfect match for your long lens. I had a copy for a while, and it's only weakness is that it isn't good for low-light situations (in the house at night, for example). Otherwise it's a great lens. If you get an external flash you can even solve that problem pretty easily.

Ok I talked it over with the hubby and the 100 - 400 is out I still want a good lens for wild life but need to stay around $1000 for that. Any suggestions?????? I have been looking at the Sigma lenses

They will, but be sure to get the ones with the rights crods for your T2i. There's two version of them, one with Canon's proprietary jack (as found on 5D/7D/50D and earlier) and one with the mini jack, made for the rebels and the 60D.

That cord is used to plug one end into the receiver and the other in your camera remote port. Than take the transmitter and press the button on top. It'll fire your shutter.

itzmered wrote in post #12087497
Ok I talked it over with the hubby and the 100 - 400 is out I still want a good lens for wild life but need to stay around $1000 for that. Any suggestions?????? I have been looking at the Sigma lenses

That new 70-300L looks awesome! A bit high for your budget thought

Can't your buy you 100-400 elsewhere ?