Got a new toy this week...
Originally Posted by AscendantMax
nah, he doesn't understand what the f3.5 means.
don, a lower f-stop will help create a blurred background, as with that rose pic i took in the first page of this thread.
don, a lower f-stop will help create a blurred background, as with that rose pic i took in the first page of this thread.
Correct. No clue on settings.. Maybe next time Ravi comes by he can show me?
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Hmmm perhaps some trades? You do know that is much more than just an EQ right? The EQ portion is just a perk of the unit. 

Originally Posted by MacAlert
The part where you think I will show you....
I don't know all the settings myself.
I don't know all the settings myself.
) has the rebel xt iirc...
well this is how you set the shutter speed and aperature value on the xt:
1) set the main top dial to M
2) the little wheel near the shutter will be used to set the shutter speed and aperature values. look at the LCD (or inside the viewfinder) as you turn the dial and you can see the shutter speed go up and down.
3) for aperature setting, press and hold down the Av+/- button on the back (top right iirc, near the LCD display), then turn the tiny wheel. again on the LCD you will see different aperature settings when you do this.
haven't messed with the xt for awhile, but pretty sure that's how you set it...
1) set the main top dial to M
2) the little wheel near the shutter will be used to set the shutter speed and aperature values. look at the LCD (or inside the viewfinder) as you turn the dial and you can see the shutter speed go up and down.
3) for aperature setting, press and hold down the Av+/- button on the back (top right iirc, near the LCD display), then turn the tiny wheel. again on the LCD you will see different aperature settings when you do this.
haven't messed with the xt for awhile, but pretty sure that's how you set it...
Originally Posted by MacAlert
Hmmm, sounds like what my camera bag will look like. I'm looking to get a 70-200 2.8L and a Canon 480EX flash. Once those two are in, my Lowepro backpack will be done!!
How is that 50 f1.4?
How is that 50 f1.4?
Originally Posted by AscendantMax
i like it. it's a nice little lens. if you're looking to get a 50mm, i would just get the 1.4 instead of the 1.8 IMO, even though there's like a 215-230 dollar price difference. the build quality is much better, and feels more solid.
yeah my backpack is almost done too, still need a few things here and there.
yeah my backpack is almost done too, still need a few things here and there.

Originally Posted by MacAlert
Try not putting that much angle in the pic. Put the camera more towards the center of the cabin, use a lower F-stop (3.5 if possible) and manual focus to blur out background more.
Also since he is trying to show the radio, so only having the first 1/8-1/4 of it sharp isn't going to do much good
Originally Posted by MrGone
430EX or 580EX, I recommend the 580EX unless you plan on never using multiple flashes.




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