I bit the bullet...

[SleeperGT]

And purchased a Canon Digital Rebel XTi...I am excited about this new hobby that I am going to give my hand a try at. I surf a bit over on a site that Bob-E recommeneded a few weeks ago (POTN). Lots of great info over there...and there are several folks who do this on here as well...

Once I get some time...maybe this weekend...I'll post some pics to see what I can come up with...

Wish me luck!!

Ron

[northtnguy]

Congrats on the new camera! :up:

[bigmike83]

congrats, you won't be disappointed with it...:rock:

[JohnC]

Congrats! :up:

[josh99ta]

Shoulda got a Nikon. :-p

Seriously though its a GREAT camera. What lens did you pick up with it? Did you get a tripod or any filters? I always look forward to seeing pictures and we're here to help if you have any questions. Above all else just remember to enjoy it.

[SleeperGT]

It was between the Nikon D40x and the XTi. The impression I got from many different people who own both is its like the difference between a Remington and a Mossberg 12 ga shotgun...Ford / Chevy, Coke / Pepsi, They are all decent enough for me :)

I got the XTi kit that comes with the 18-55 lens. I also picked up a 75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens (real good price).

No filters yet as I just got the camera yesterday however it is the next thing on the list to get. If anything just a UV filter to get me started.

As far as tripods I will have to cheap for now because there are some shots that I have in mind that are going to take a little longer exposure than me just holding it and from some of the other posts a good tripod is just out of my range now.

I feel fortunate just to get the camera. There are several spots in Prattville AL where I live where I want to take some shots of the car (gotta wash the dang thing now :D).

I will be picking everyones brain as to technique and I am sure I will ask the most newb of questions as this is the only SLR I have ever owned...everything else has been PnS cameras.

[abailey362]

bout time

Pick up the accy bag with the battery and UV filter to start with too. I didn't think there was anywhere around the house you would get out of the car at :lol:

[SleeperGT]

:lol:

I dont live in Montgomery...I only work here...

And we are out of the Accy bag :(

[abailey362]

drive up a few days early.....help me move....and then pick one up here. I'll hide one for ya somewhere

[MikeW]

Awesome Ron.....

I almost went with that same camera... great camera :cheers:

[SleeperGT]

drive up a few days early.....help me move....and then pick one up here. I'll hide one for ya somewhere

I got my own **** to move pal. ;)

[abailey362]

no......the professionals have your own **** to move.....I just have an MIT to move mine =/