Pictures from my new camera - the Canon T1i

[jam224]

I got a new SLR camera for Christmas and took my first round of photos today (I know it's March -- I had a couple of delays before I could test out my new toy). The bunnies turned out to be really good subjects, so I thought I would share my favorites here!

This is Bender:

(The new camera earned the suspicious "one ear" from both buns.)

And this is Lily:

(After a few clicks, they got used to the camera and relaxed.)

I've got a LONG way to go, learning about my camera, but I'm eager to learn. I'm referencing the manual and I also got a book from the library. Eventually I want to be able to fully customize my shots.

Other photographers: How did you learn about your camera? Any books or websites worth sharing?

 

[pocketsizedrhino]

Beautiful pictures! Reading the manual and familiarizing yourself with the different features should do the most good. There are some great camera forums out there too but I don't know of a specific one to reference you to.
I am looking very forward to seeing more shots of yours!

 

[undergunfire]

Wow....awesome shots :shock:! This really makes me want to trade in my Xsi for a T1i. Of course, once I do that, an even better camera will come out .

 

[Luvmyzoocrew]

great pics, and beautiful buns

 

[Happi Bun]

Beautiful pictures! :highfive:

 

[MikeScone]

jam224 wrote:

Any books or websites worth sharing?

I have three recommendations for websites:

Ken Rockwell's site is great, both for general tips on cameras, but also for specific reviews and recommendations on specific models - here's his page on your T1i:
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For those of us with Nikons, look at:
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Adorama Camera is a dealer in NY. I've bought many cameras and lenses from them over the years. They've got a very interesting "Learning Center" site, and also a daily e-mail list you can subscribe to:
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The Digital Photography School is a good site for learning about photography techniques - you can find tips on taking photographs and also on post-processing (PhotoShop), and they have forums for critiquing photos and "how I took this picture" which are very useful.
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[jam224]

undergunfire wrote:

Wow....awesome shots :shock:! This really makes me want to trade in my Xsi for a T1i. Of course, once I do that, an even better camera will come out .

I must have done the work for you -- I just found out Canon is now offering the T2i! (Press release here.)

Thank you for the compliments! And thank you, Mike, for posting those links! I'll definitely check them out.