Rookie Needing Advise

[redbud]

The Canon is a great camera.If you really are a rookie Im sure it will be plenty of camera for you. The setting are easy to understand and the full auto mode will enable you to take good pics at a moments notice.

these pics were taken with a t1i 15mp.My car was shot fullauto the hummingbird was shot with manual settings .[keep in mind that these pics have been reduced greatly in size to be posted here]whatever camera you chose,Im sure you will have fun with it.Take tons of pics and you will get some good ones.

[fireman]

thanks for all the help, but one more question. leaning to the canon t2i. comes with the 18-135mm IS lens. what is your all opinion on this lens to the standard 18-55mm lens. one store offers camera with 18-55mm lens, bag, and sd card for $1050, or the other store offers camera with the 18-135mm IS lens, xtra battery, lens hood, uv filter, hdmi cord for $1050. suggestions?

fireman

[Geoff]

its an "alright" lens. For most people it will be alright. it will probably suite you well.

as far as which one to get, I would definitly go after the 10-135 IS package. extra batteries are super nice to have and a lens hood can be helpful. Plus a bag is cheap enough to buy, get one that you really like vs one that comes with it

[fireman]

update: bought the canon t2i w/ 18-135 IS lens, xtra battery, lens hood, uv filter, hdmi cable, bag, 3yr accidental ext warranty, additional 55-250 IS lens with uv filter all for $1460 plus tax. ext warrant for 3 yrs was $200 of that.

now hurry up Christmas so i can use it with kids here.

fireman

[T-RockJaws]

Congrats on getting a really great camera, I am sure you will enjoy it!

[flytyer57]

update: bought the canon t2i w/ 18-135 IS lens, xtra battery, lens hood, uv filter, hdmi cable, bag, 3yr accidental ext warranty, additional 55-250 IS lens with uv filter all for $1460 plus tax. ext warrant for 3 yrs was $200 of that.

now hurry up Christmas so i can use it with kids here.

fireman

I just picked up a Canon T2i with 18-55mm lens and 55-250mm IS lens for $1000 at Best Buy in Springfield.

[ness]

Something to keep in mind: the camera is really just a tool. You've got a good one, and a good lens. Now it's ALL up to you. I'd suggest reading up on how to take good photos of the things you're interested in. Christmas morning indoor kid shots, kid sports, wildlife, landscape, whatever -- there are tricks in how to setup and take the best shot.

You'll likely start out on the "green" or program modes, and those are fine. But get to the point where you know how a camera works, and understand light and composition so you can the most out of the things you're shooting. That will get you more than just a 'snapshot'.

Good luck and have fun -- it's a great hobby.