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hi just got a 450d + 17-85 + 55-250.Some great shots with auto.Do you just jump into manual or step up through Tv+Av.For processing whats best,Canon's own,Photoshop(elements 0r others) gimp etc.Any advice welcome as totaly confused.
 
Hi Jc and welcome.

First of all get use to the auto setting, learn your camera and play with the other auto settings. Once you are getting more comfortable and understand what effect f stop and shutter speed has... I would then recommend using the av and tv which allows you to partly change the settings to what you need!

Don't forget to post some work up on here, the best way to improve is to get crit off other photographers.

In regards to editing, I would say photoshop is the best! But if your on a tight budget the gimp is very good especially for a free programme.

HTH
Gary
 
Hi there and welcome to TP. Been a year now since I first got my DSLR but I jumped straight into manual mode and gradually learned from there. I know others have started with AV or TV modes to soften the step to manual but either way just keep playing and learning with it. There is a wealth of information both on this forum and on the web in general but I'd recommend taking it a wee bit at a time to avoid information overload.

Just pick one particular aspect of your camera and read up on it and play with it until you are comfortable then move on to something else and incorporate with what you have already learned. It is a continuous learning experience but a very fun one. :thumbs:

Tommy.
 
Congrats on your new camera!
They have a newer version of Gimp out called GimPhoto and it has been designed to be not unlike PS with a new interface. I have had it installed for about a week but not yet 'got into it' fully, but first impressions are good! There is also a nice utility called GimPad Both can be downloaded

HERE

Give them a try, they are hailed as being 'GimPhoto + GimPad = free Photoshop'
 
hi and welcome
my take is to get to grips with what the camera does in its all singing dancing settings....
so first its manual...and mistakes...but learning
 
I think i would start shooting in "P" this is auto for shutter and aperture, but allows you to play with some of the other basic functions..

Try just shooting and changing lens`, get used to the feel of the camera first then explore - m, av and tv later...

:thumbs:
 
markw08 said:
I think i would start shooting in "P" this is auto for shutter and aperture, but allows you to play with some of the other basic functions..

Try just shooting and changing lens`, get used to the feel of the camera first then explore - m, av and tv later...

:thumbs:
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This is how I started, so not bad advice, but I was on a 35mm SLR

I like to use manual nowadays and use a light meter where I can. I would say follow the advice, but play around on manual when you can and see what results you get in different light. Remember to play with the ISO too, the darker, the higher ISO you will need. If it's anything like my old 20D higher ISO will give you plenty of noise, but don't worry about that for now.;)
 
I would suggest P to start, or even auto- and make a note of what settings make a great picture :)
 
i went straight into manual to learn the relation between ISO, shutter speed, aperture etc etc... then when i got my head around that i switched to AV/TV.
 
Hi all, my first post as well!

Not a DSLR, but I got a fuji s2000hd camera at the weekend. Its my first one that isn't a pocket point and click job so hoping that it's decent enough to get some enjoyable shots!
 
awec said:
Hi all, my first post as well!

Not a DSLR, but I got a fuji s2000hd camera at the weekend. Its my first one that isn't a pocket point and click job so hoping that it's decent enough to get some enjoyable shots!
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one i used to fancy...i think you should be able to get exemplary shots with that one
 
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