I got a new camera a couple weeks ago. A Canon EOS 450D. It's called a Rebel XSi here in the US, which I suppose it could be worse. It's called a Kiss something or other in Japan. I haven't had a chance to use it much*. The day before yesterday I went to the Oregon State Hospital (location for the film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) I may post some of those images. But today I took some snaps of some roses our neighbor grew that were on their last leg (or petals). This is one of them. I processed this one from the RAW file, converted it to grayscale and did minimal correction. More to follow.
*As for why I decided on the Rebel XSi-- I had a 30D for a while and was just intimidated by it. Too much camera, at the time. I sold it on eBay and bought the Canon G9, which is a great camera and I expect I will continue to use it for its ease and size. I had to get over the stigma of buying something called a Rebel. There really is no reason for me to have purchased a 50D other than the name. It, again, is too much camera for me. Neither did I need the latest incarnation of the Rebel-- although it offers more mpx, it also has the video capability and a built-in microphone, neither of which I need. The reviews indicated that the XSi has many of the same components of the 40D, with a plastic body instead of the titanium. My anal retentive traits will ensure no undue wear and tear. It fits comfortably in the hand, seems intuitive--not very different in controls, etc than the G9, with the benefit of interchangeable lenses, etc. As for why Canon-- that was a no-brainer. I can use my film camera lenses, and, with the exception of owning a Nikon F3 set-up for a few years, I have always owned and used Canon.
it's more like a icing on top of cake to me. i love the shape it has this whirl. and congratulations with your new camera. my friend has similar camera, i'm hoping that his using it. well it's been 2 months that i haven't seen him. he must be taking care of his wify. her due date is near. well he always bug me how to take portraits and asking me where to buy cheap lenses for his camera. i told him to buy a sigma lens but he wants canon. well can't blame the guy his too techy when it comes to camera. i just wish he would think more about how to compose than buying the lens. do you know where to buy cheap canon lenses?
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