elizablake
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- Aug 17, 2008
THANK YOU!!!!! for all of that great advice!I have been reading the Photography section on The Pioneer Woman's website and she does a pretty good job of explaining the basics, but I think I'm going to get a book, too. I noticed that a lot of people on the Photography board recommend a book called "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson, so I will probably check that one out. I have heard a lot of people mention the 50mm lens - is that the one that is good for close-up shots? I will definitely be looking into a UV filter and hood.
It's funny you mention Understanding Exposure because that is the book I would recommend. But...it won't teach you to use your camera just understand photography in general. I bought "The Canon EOS Digital Rebel Companion" and it's like a more detailed version of the owner's manual. I have the 50mm f/1.8 and it is my least used lens. The 50mm f/1.4 is a much better lens from what I have heard. It is used for portraits mostly. I wouldn't recommend taking it somewhere like Disney because there is no zoom. The kit lens should work great for vacation photographs. Back to the prime lens, I wouldn't buy the 50mm f/1.8 if I could do it again. The 85mm is a far superior prime lens (for about 3 times the price). I tried to find an example. The first photo is taken with the 50mm and the last two with the 85mm
It really just depends on what you use your camera for. I rarely take portraits so I don't use the prime lens much. I use the 18-55mm that came with the camera a lot. I use the 75-300mm for DD's sports or anytime I am taking photos from a distance.
Remember, I'm not a photographer and everything I mentioned is just my opinion. I would get as much information and read as many reviews as you can before making a decision about lens. I'm sure the folks on the photography board could be a huge help.
on getting a new camera. I love my Cannon, but I have a lot to learn yet. It is just fun playing around with it.
Like a PP, I also have the 75-300mm lens but I had purchased it years before when I bought my 35mm Rebel. It's great for Animal Kingdom Shots in addition to concerts and sports. 
) because I'm always snapping away. That clicking sound is like music to my ears! 
There is definitely a lot to learn, though.
I'm glad to hear that you haven't had any issues, though. That makes me feel a bit better. 
So I started looking around on ebay for a more "manly" bag, and found this one. 
. But I don't want to be right on top of my subject for a portrait because I think it makes people nervous. But I never attempt to use the 85mm indoors because there is not enough room. So I have missed a lot of photos because I'm not far away enough. All that to say I have no idea what you should get. 
You and me both! I think that I may get the 50mm as a starter, like you said, to get used to using a prime lens. But possibly the first one I get will be the 75-300mm. I guess I just need to figure out which one I will probably use more. 
. The girls set him straight and they ended up with pink uniforms with glitter. 
). Since the Hipster and Mailbag are very similar, I decided to check and see if they had any colors I liked on sale in the Mailbag. They did! They had two colors on sale for $27 and Pinwheel Pink was one of them!! I also ordered a Mini Hipster for $18 in Pinwheel Pink. Total price for both bags, with tax and shipping - $57.77. Can't beat that! 
