technology Tips for My New Camera?

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

So, I finally broke down and bought a higher end camera because Wal-Mart had a kit for $450(Cannon Rebel T3, 8GB High-Speed Memory Card, Bag, and extra 75-300mm lens on top of the pack-in lens) and I've been wanting to get into photography, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips for this camera or in general. 

 

 

[Flash Fire 386]

I own a T2i. Have you ever used a DSLR before?

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

I own a T2i. Have you ever used a DSLR before?

 

No, but I own one of the Cannon SRXs(which is basically a point-and-shoot with some of the advanced functions from a DSLR, I think they consider them a hybrid of both)

Edited May 7, 2014 by Shoboni

[Teller 360]

No camera function tips, but just a photography tip:

 

If it requires a special filter to be made interesting, it's probably not worth shooting.

[Flash Fire 386]

 

The cannon T series is an entry level DSLR. It has many point and shoot functions too help you along until you get comfortable with manual settings.

 

Here is a low cost guide if you want a book to carry with you.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Rebel-Field-Guide/dp/0764588133/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399486661&sr=1-9

 

Here are some good online beginners guides.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/photography/a-beginners-guide-to-dslr-cameras/

http://www.photoguides.net/a-crash-course-guide-to-dslr-photography

 

Those can explain it much better than I can. Good luck with your new camera!

If you haven't already done so, you should invest in UV filters for your lenses. This is more to protect the lens than anything else. 

[Colorful Respawn 399]

I plan on getting a camera myself, a video camera that is. I don't have any tips for you because I'm not an expert on cameras. All I know how to do is power the thing on, record, and send videos to computer.

[ProjectRKA 2,848]

Try using the manual settings as much as possible, and figuring out what the different settings mean. Like shutter speed, aperture, etc.

But start out slowly using some of the presets. Such as Program AE or Creative Auto.