New owner to a Canon 40D

I'm excited about my new camera - a Canon 40D. I sold my Nikon D70s + lens so that I can make a switch over to Canon after much reading on the 40D. I was contemplating between a 40D and 50D, I decided to go with 40D as I can save a couple of hundreds for a lens while still able to get a great camera at a great price. However, I'm kinda lost at the moment getting myself familiarize with the camera. Anyway, I'm going to get myself familiarize with this camera now.

The 40D is a very good camera, and is a nice step up up from the D70.

Enjoy.

Its a fantastic camera. You are gonna love it.

Congratulations! And welcome to POTN! Shoot lot of pictures and share your questions (and joys) with us. This is a great place to hang out.

Bryan

what did you get for a lens?

pats2000 wrote in post #8360359
I'm excited about my new camera - a Canon 40D. I sold my Nikon D70s + lens so that I can make a switch over to Canon after much reading on the 40D. I was contemplating between a 40D and 50D, I decided to go with 40D as I can save a couple of hundreds for a lens while still able to get a great camera at a great price. However, I'm kinda lost at the moment getting myself familiarize with the camera. Anyway, I'm going to get myself familiarize with this camera now.

I would take a look at this book.
http://www.amazon.com …oks&qid=1248920​153&sr=8-1
When I purchased my 40D it helped me learn a hell of a lot faster.

NeutronBoy wrote in post #8363138
what did you get for a lens?

I got two lens. One is a 28-135mm lens and the other one is 100mm f2.8 macro lens.

DigitalBoy wrote in post #8366229
I would take a look at this book.
http://www.amazon.com …oks&qid=1248920​153&sr=8-1
When I purchased my 40D it helped me learn a hell of a lot faster.

Thanks for the advice. Would have a look at it!

congrats on the new toy.... 100mm f2.8 macro was my 1st buy...you will enjoy, now wheres the first shot.? rules are MUST BE A DUCK....")
BTW this was my first book.....http://www.amazon.com …0817463003/ref=​pd_sim_b_8

bckane wrote in post #8368838
congrats on the new toy.... 100mm f2.8 macro was my 1st buy...you will enjoy, now wheres the first shot.? rules are MUST BE A DUCK....")
BTW this was my first book.....http://www.amazon.com …0817463003/ref=​pd_sim_b_8

Thanks! I'll try to post some pics soon. Oh thank you for the kind recommendation =] I'm thinking of selling off my 28-135mm lens as I'm leaning towards of getting a 17-40L.

DigitalBoy wrote in post #8366229
I would take a look at this book.
http://www.amazon.com …oks&qid=1248920​153&sr=8-1
When I purchased my 40D it helped me learn a hell of a lot faster.

I've got one you could get for cheaper than Amazon if you want to look
into this book

My first few shot with my 100mm lens

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funny looking duck,,,,welcome

Hey give pats2000 a brake he's new to the game... down the road they will know the difference between a duck and a dog.
Cute duck

Hey Pats

Congrats on your 40D. Like you I bought that and a 100mm Macro too as my first DSLR purchases. Love them so keep enjoying yours


Cheers