China Man Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hi, I just bought a second hand Canon 300D SLR and playing around with all the function. Anyone out there have the same model? what is it about the firmware upgrade to unlock more function? not that I know how to use the basic anyway here is a photo taken in my garden just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hehe, nice pics, cant beat a good flower shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 2nd shot needs a bit of work doing to it, need to learn how to frame the flower in the center Edit .. ah bugger, the pics showing now .. who look like a pillock now ... yep me !! Get's coat, get misses and goes for a pint at the local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Nice... bring it to the next shoot. Where have you been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Cool pics. I want an SLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Oh, you could get some good pics of the motor with that. Haven't seen you on here in a while China man. How's things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 In my opinion, you can do so much by exploring the camera's basic functions that it's worth figuring that out first. I bought the Canon 20D a little while back - my first digital SLR. I'm starting to get to grips with basics. For example, playing around with depth of field is rewarding. Put it onto Av (aperture priority) and set it to, say, 5.6 or less. This reduces the depth of field so you can isolate the subject (see attached). IF you want a big depth of field with lots in focus, try larger F numbers (narrower aperture). Apologies if you know this already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Also, have you discovered Tv on your 300, which allows you to select the shutter speed? Then you can fiddle around taking pics with very slow shutter speeds. E.g. the pic attached was taken, I think, at about 0.3 seconds or so. It's horribly overexposed, but it's enough to see the idea. Apologies to the good photographers on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Just out of interest how much do they retail for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Plus, I'm not sure about the 300D, but my 20D has a special button on the top to make your subject resemble a fat bastard with a huge arse. It works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adman Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Plus, I'm not sure about the 300D, but my 20D has a special button on the top to make your subject resemble a fat bastard with a huge arse. It works really well. Damn it wish my Nikon D70 worked like that!!! I've been photographing for about 2 years now, another one of my little expensive hobbies I've got my own website now and manging to sell a few piccies now and again. I'm hoping to come down to a meet with it and take lots of pics and hopefully get them posted up here... I've got a couple of telephoto lenses and a wide angle lens too so I can get some pretty interesting action shots... Take a look at http://adamcurrie.co.uk if you're interested... sorry for the shamless plug, ahem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Take a look at http://adamcurrie.co.uk if you're interested... sorry for the shamless plug, ahem.... Fantastic. That's what I aspire to. Love that shot of Lochan Na h'Achlaise (no. 11) - did you have a filter on for that? I was in that area last Summer and hope to go back this year equipped witha decent camera (though not much knowledge yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 thanks for the tips, I have only used the green square (full auto) and M did play around with iso and shutter speed to avoid using the flash......no idea how to use flash properly, always over exposed or if there is such thing. I have been away for a couple of weeks Ben-San, got married Charlotte, depends on what model of SLR, the cheapest I have seen is around 499 with everything you need to start but there are so many lense, battery pack, flash etc etc to dry out your wallet. I don't think my skill deserve a new SLR so I opt for second hand. Worse come to worse I will lose interest and sell it off third hand .. China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I love my DSLR and don't know how on earth i did without it Still have loads and loads to learn with it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 we should all bring our SLR next meet and have a lesson or two about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 They're awesome cameras. We've got one at work for general usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adman Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Fantastic. That's what I aspire to. Love that shot of Lochan Na h'Achlaise (no. 11) - did you have a filter on for that? I was in that area last Summer and hope to go back this year equipped witha decent camera (though not much knowledge yet) Yeah, I use a wide range of filters including a Hoya ProV Circular Polarising, hoya ND grad 120, 121, 121M etc and an R72 infrared filter, but that hasn't been out the box yet.... I'm lacking the time (and charisma) at the mo to get some new shots, if anyone can think of a topic I'll get the shots!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 supra's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 what does filter does? I mean I know it filter out UV and light but how does that help? China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 The UV one Benson as i understand is very good as it will help protect your lens from dirt etc..... I got one off Ebay and a Polarised one too which can be turned round to adjust the light and cut down on reflextions. I put up a thread a month back about filters that may be of some use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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