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huntin fool · #41 02-27-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndamendment

Doubt money was a concern....high dollar.

i figured that...thats why i'll probably not end up emailing him lol.

huntin fool · #42 02-27-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndamendment

I here you fool. You get what you can aford. I take it that your parents are not the ones buying the camera.
Cash only is the best way to purchase.

Im going to end up paying majority of it..my folks said they'd chip in.

huntin fool · #43 02-28-2010, 10:24 AM

Any of yall have something "waterproof" to protect your camera in while around the water? I read somewhere about Skins you can put on it???

Wag · #44 02-28-2010, 10:33 AM

Christine uses a ziplock bag...works good, something like this http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Zip-lock/

huntin fool · #45 02-28-2010, 07:30 PM

Thanks Wag

huntin fool · #46 03-01-2010, 08:39 PM

Looks like im going to get the XSI with a ef75-300mm lense (canon)

I think it'll be a good starter set up

it's going to be around 750-780....I'd rather spend that on a camera that will help me rember the good times, rather than tackle, that last only for a little while.

SULPHITE · #47 03-01-2010, 09:25 PM

Or you could buy two shimano cumulus rods!!

I would love to get into outdoor photography too...just can't justify the cheese to buy a nice camera right now...

swamp snorkler · #48 03-01-2010, 10:08 PM

check out kenrockwell.com lots of great info from an unbiased source on eveything photography imaginable

2ndamendment · #49 03-01-2010, 10:32 PM

Good choice Fool.

huntin fool · #50 03-04-2010, 08:13 PM

I ended up getting the just XS. The 75-300 was in the package deal with the XS. And i honestly didn't feel like spending 1000+ right now plus warranty.

Love it so far. Was dark so couldn't take any pics. Will test it out tomorrow fa sho!

So..Canon Rebel XS with 18-55mm lense and 75-300 mm lense

adamsfence · #51 03-04-2010, 08:17 PM

you gonna love it my wife has the nikon d60.....i think i play with it more than her....i also bought the photoshop elements 8......man that is neat. it will reconize someones face and organize it under a folder under their name. there is some cool stuff out there for these cameras you also can buy a lense that is the size of my boat for it they get pretty big (exxagerating just a little)

huntin fool · #52 03-07-2010, 09:49 PM

WOW.

REBEL XS is awesome. Takes great action shots. played around with it today while working my retriever, love it..talk about take some pictures and you look at her facial expression while retrieving...Only if looks could kill...

I'll post some tomorrow

huntin fool · #53 03-29-2010, 12:52 PM

does anybody have an actual water proof case?

thinking about buying this one.
http://www.thewaterproofstore.com/455.html

2ndamendment · #54 03-29-2010, 09:20 PM

[SIZE=2]"The SLR Camera Case (code 455) is compatible with most SLR type cameras. It'll float with your camera in"

A water proof case would be a nice addition to your setup. Verify the highlighted quote from the link is the right one for your XS.
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evangler · #55 03-29-2010, 10:23 PM

Two things to remember about photography.

1. You camera absolutely doesn't matter.
2. The most important part of your camera is the 12 inches behind it.

Oh yeah, and IS is good but IS will not stop a fast subject. It will only help you shoot a stationary subject at a slower shutter speed. It may help with panning, but that is debatable.

To stop a fast subject you need a fast lens.

Good luck with your purchase. I hope it works out well for you.

cajunkersh · #56 03-30-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ndamendment

Cannon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens Will cost you $500 + for this lens.

XSI or XS ? Do the feature comparison and decide if it is worth the extra for you.

I bought my wife this lens for Christmas. It was $200 at Amazon.com. She uses it alot and works great. There are all types of lenses for a lot less money.

adamsfence · #57 03-30-2010, 08:02 AM

i bought that lense but it came in a kit it didn't make the price go up that much either. i was thinking around 200 too. got mine from amazon too.

2ndamendment · #58 03-30-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by evangler

Two things to remember about photography.

1. You camera absolutely doesn't matter.
2. The most important part of your camera is the 12 inches behind it.

Oh yeah, and IS is good but IS will not stop a fast subject. It will only help you shoot a stationary subject at a slower shutter speed. It may help with panning, but that is debatable.

To stop a fast subject you need a fast lens.

Good luck with your purchase. I hope it works out well for you.

IS is very good for taking still or action photos. IS is not for stopping fast action, IS is for the user and the human response of shaking/moving while taking pictures. IS helps compensate for the shaking/moving.

2ndamendment · #59 03-30-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cajunkersh

I bought my wife this lens for Christmas. It was $200 at Amazon.com. She uses it alot and works great. There are all types of lenses for a lot less money.

Look at your lens and verify that is has IS in the lens description.