my first DSLR!

i just ordered my first dslr, a black Canon Rebel XTi. I wanted to get a 40D but i got a good deal on a brand new XTi, $550, plus it's my first non p&s camera so it will be nice to learn on. I also ordered the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. im going to get another lens in a few weeks. im really excited and can't wait for it to get here.

EXCELLENT... good work and welcome to the world of the empty wallet.

Really sure you will enjoy your new camera - especially as your obviously keen to learn it and you seriously have come to the best place around to talk the trade and get lots of good info and subjective opinions. Just remember to enjoy it and not get too wound up about what others think should matter... hehe i find myself talking sh#t in here instead of editing photos

Enjoy. It will serve you well until you start wanting more! Nice lens to start with too. Primes help you think alot about composition and since it's 1.8 you'll get to play with and learn about controlling depth of field very easily too.

congratulations and post some pics here

thanks guys. photography is just another expensive hobby i picked up i'll get some pics up as soon as i take them

don't expect images to be as sharp out of camera as your P&S, they do require processing. Very little in camera processing is applied compared to a P&S.The camera probably comes with a simple version of Photoshop but you may well already have the full version.

Congrats, the XTi is a great camera.

Congratulations and welcome to a new addiction!

Read lots of books and this forum to fully understand your camera and the world of pictures that it will offer you. Bye bye P&S.

racketman wrote in post #4003763
don't expect images to be as sharp out of camera as your P&S, they do require processing. Very little in camera processing is applied compared to a P&S.The camera probably comes with a simple version of Photoshop but you may well already have the full version.

i have had classes in PS and i have CS2 now and have CS3 but hav not put it on my computer yet.

im also considering going to borders this afternoon to pick up a XTi book i saw there before

Welcome to POTN! It's always nice to find another XTi user. You'll love the camera and the nifty fifty (50mm f/1.8 ) is a great little lens. It's a lot of fun. Just have a good time taking pictures, post them on here and ask for criticism! It's the best way to learn, IMO.

thanks for all the welcomes. the camera and everything should be here tomorrow sometime. also i was just thinking, does it come with a battery or do i have to go out and buy one? i want to use it tomorrow so i should go buy a battery before class and start charging.

Welcome to the addiction!

Congrats on the new kit. It will come with a battery so you'll be good to go once you get it charged. Welcome to the board.

Good for you...I have been using the xti for over a year and really love it. I'm not ready for the 40D yet, want to see all the bugs worked out before getting one, also the 50D will most likely come out next year...When will they stopppppppp. steve

HiImSean wrote in post #4014924
thanks for all the welcomes. the camera and everything should be here tomorrow sometime. also i was just thinking, does it come with a battery or do i have to go out and buy one? i want to use it tomorrow so i should go buy a battery before class and start charging.

A new camera should come with the battery, charger, and a tiny CF card. You'll want a bigger one in a hurry - fortunately they're cheap these days.

Have fun!

-js