In love....

[JJAZ]

With my NEW DSLR!!!!!

I finally got my long awaited dslr today!!! so excited.

I got a Canon 500d! :) Stoked!!

Now just to figure out how to use it.. LOL

Any tips??

[waterlily]

Yay!! I have and nikon D80 and I love mine too :)

[Pregnor]

I have the 500d too! I LOVE IT! I took it out for work the other day so i could claim it on tax!

It takes such great photos, but TBH i dont really go beyond the modes on the dial! Love sports mode for running toddlers. I am hoping to go and do a course, but I am not sure when I am going to find the time/money!

[Mischief]

Jealous! :hissy: LOL

[Alekay]

Yay!! I have and nikon D80 and I love mine too :)

I also have a D80 and I so love it!!

Enjoy your new camera :)

[Lilium]

I have the 500D too - and love it! I've had it since Christmas. I'm still learning, but improving all the time.

I shoot mostly in AV mode - select your aperture depending on the situation and the camera choses the correct shutter speed. If I'm using flash, long exposures or night photogrpahy I use Manual.

I have done a few short courses, really recommend them. And buy a good book on the basics of digital photography. But mostly just take heaps of photos in all kinds of conditions - you'll learn from your mistakes LOL!

[3BoysBlue]

I've just got one as well :D
I found the Canon ESO website had heaps if different tutorials and tips I discovered that the other night
there also You-tube, heaps of photo blogs ect to get tips
I want to do a short course as well when I get the time

I got the twin lense kit and also went
an bought the EF 50mm f/1.8 II, and some macro close up, UV, ND, polarising filters and tripod :D

I cant wait for spring and some nicer days to get practising

[JJAZ]

So great to hear others have this camera and love it too!! :)

I spent all night reading the manual last night and watching tutorials online!
3boysblue - your right the canon tutorials are really really great!!

I have been very snap happy today! :)