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Feb 15, 2007 23:48 | #1

Hi guys. I am just entering the world of photography. I have been using a basic digital camera Panasonic Lumix FX-7 just to take basic pictures for fun and play around.

I recently got really surprise out of nowhere gift, a Canon Rebel XTi w/ the 18~55 lenses. just wow!

But I feel really bad because I don't really need such a powerful tool. Since its here and not really returning anywhere, I might as well try my best to make use of it. Any tips from seasoned users here? Things I shouldn't ask and thereby avoiding ignorance? hehehe

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Feb 16, 2007 00:24 | #2

First thing I would do is to read the manual to become familiar with the camera and what it can do. Oh, and start taking photos with it of course

As for the forums, reading through the stickies is a good idea as many questions are answered in them. Lots of great information in the stickies.

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Feb 16, 2007 00:29 | #3

First off... welcome! Second... you have a very nice camera as a gift. Third... Things you should not ask... Can't think of any! That what the forum is for. There are stickys that have tons of info and everyone here is eager to help. Looking forward to seeing some photos from your new gift.

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Feb 16, 2007 00:59 | #4

I would infact not to recomend you reading the manual. play with it. discover your camera. if you think you had finish discovering, read your manual. you will be surprised. *do check the manual if you have any question and caution.

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Feb 16, 2007 09:56 | #5

There are stickys that have tons of info and everyone here is eager to help.

We put them there 'cause most people have similar problems.
Then, there's these which will help:
Beginners enter here --->
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=252894
Help - Where do you start!?
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=135107
Virtual Camera
http://www.photonhead.com/simcam/
Canon: = Enjoy! Digital SLR camera =
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/index.html
Thomas Hawk's 10 Tips for the New Digital SLR Photographer
http://thomashawk.com …-for-new-digital-slr.html

FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything...
Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers.
Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET!
Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?
New Image Size Limits: Image must not exceed 1600 pixels on any side.

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Feb 16, 2007 22:12 | #7

Enjoy the camera. You are about to go from "playing around" as you put it, to getting creative. A great book to get you started is Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. Well written,easy to understand and costs less than $20 at Amazon.com
You found the best forum on the net for new photographers (and old ones to)

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Feb 16, 2007 22:17 | #8

definitely read your manual, AND Understanding Exposures...
they are both a wonderful tool-

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