Canon Rebel XS "Bulb" mode question?
Im using my new camera to do some light art, and i am wondering if there is a way to have bulb mode without needing to keep the shutter depressed... ex. Press button, walk away do my drawing then come back and press again to release shutter. otherwise i am confined to a 30 second drawing time, which is severly hampering.
Nikon D3100 or Canon Rebel XSi? Help!?
The Nikon D3100 is a better camera. The question you have to ask yourself is if you really need the extra features. Compared to the XSi, the Nikon D3100 has: -More Megapixels -Video recording -Higher ISO @ 6400 and 12800 If you don't need those features, then you might want to save some money and not go with the D3100. For the beginner photographer, I'd actually recommend the Nikon D3000 or Canon Rebel XS with kit lens. From there, you can take your extra money and invest in some better lenses, which is what really matters when it comes to image quality.
Canon EOS Rebel XS and Canon EOS Rebel T2i - Which would you suggest?
The XS is ancient! At the lowest go for an XSi. There have been alot of improvements from the XS/XSi to the T2i that are well worth the extra dollars. A better screen (trust me ... theres a huge difference), HD video, higher ISO settings, better performance at comparable ISO settings, much higher MP count ... I own a XSi and a T1i and while image quality is similar (unless you go past ISO 800), I much prefer working with my T1i. If I were you, I'd splurge on the T2i.
Can you video with the Canon Rebel XSI?
No. Currently only two DSLR cameras have video capability: Nikon D90 and Canon 5D Mark II. Within a year it will be a standard feature on most all comparably priced DSLR cameras. Watch for new models from Pentax, Sony, Olympus and Fuji.
Does the Canon Rebel XSi shoot video?
Neither of these models do but the very next models in their respective lines do offer video. For Canon, it's the Rebel T1i. For Nikon, it's the D5000. B&H Photo, one of the most popular online retailers for photographers, sells each for about $750 with an 18-55mm, image stabilized kit lens. Here are links to each: Canon (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/61... Nikon (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/61... Neither of these cameras is clearly better than the other in all area. If someone tells you that, they are loyal to that particular brand. I currently shoot Canon and have no intention of changing. However; I would shoot Nikon without hesitation. Ideally, you should try them both and go with the one that is easiest to use for you. If you find the two are equal in this regard you might have to start thinking much further down the line and think about what lenses you want. Canon and Nikon offer parity in most cases in this regard but sometimes one may offers something other other doesn't. For example, both offer 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lenses but Nikon doesn't have a direct equivalent to Canon's 24-105mm f/4L. Nikon lenses are also sometimes a bit more expensive than Canon but, this isn't always the case.
Canon Rebel XS Best settings for concerts?
I own a Canon Rebel XS (I'm fairly new to this camera)..I go to a lot of concerts and shows in my area and would like to be able to get some good pictures. I'm having trouble though. What are the best settings to use while shooting in a fairly dark venue with spotlights on stage ? Close-up and far away ? Please break it down simple for me. Thanks so much. 10 points to best answer!
I need help with a light painting for my canon rebel xsi ! (:?
The most important accessory for a person moving from a point and shoot to a DSLR is a good book that explains how to use ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in manual mode. All advanced amateurs and professionals use their DSLR cameras in full manual mode as it gives them the ultimate creative control over their photos. A book that many people recommend is called "Understanding Exposure." This book is cheap, short, and easy to read. Please learn how to use your DSLR in manual mode. Otherwise you are no better than those other fools who spend hundreds or thousands on a DSLR and then use it like a $50 point and shoot. If you use ANY camera on auto mode like a point and shoot, your photos will always look like they came from a point and shoot.
What is a good travel lens for the Canon Rebel xsi?
In your budget, the 18-200mm IS lens User mentioned with the XSi can render some nice images ( 1st below ) and has a zoom lock to keep it from expanding while you walk, but even with the light XSi body, you might find it too heavy without a sling case. If you do get that lens, I suggest a 72-77mm filter expander and a CPL for daylight use. Even without the filter, the extra lip helps protect the big glass end on it. That lens ( and the 18-135 which is good too ) both have some issues with color fringing ( chromatic aberration ) but it is tolerable as you can see below in the bright edges in the middle.I also use a 60D but I tend to carry the XSi as a daily but prefer the 35mm f/2 lens to the 50mm f/1.8. The 50mm is a sharper ( and lighter ) lens, but with the crop sensors, 50mm can be a bit tight to frame. The 35mm does great in low light and gives me great shots. (2nd image). If I want a single lens with the XSi I use the 18-200mm but I feel that lens is heavier than the 35mm prime and the 55-250mm OR 70-300mm IS combined. If I am walking around all day, I don't carry the 18-200mm because of the weight and I sold the 18-135mm because although it was a good lens, I preferred other lenses. The 18-200mm gets used, but spends most of it's time on the shelf even with three camera bodies on some trips. Don't get me wrong either 18-135 or 18-200 are way better than a kit, but I find myself at 35, 55, 135, or 250-300 and only at 200 because that is the max on that lens. If I can't get it in 35mm, then 18mm isn't wide enough and if I'm at 200, I usually want 250-300. Finally, the 35mm is very compact and you can leave the 55-250mm IS in the room at night while you walk around with a nice f/2 lens where you can skip the flash indoors in many cases. Canon XSi 18-200mm ISO100 f/5.6 at 1/100sCanon XSi ISO100 35mm (f/2 max) f/8.0 at 1/500sCanon XSi ISO200 70-300mm IS f/7.1 at 1/400s
Song from the Canon Rebel Xsi Commercial?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BQfCoqbubE here's a link to the commercial would love to get an answer on this one.
What is the best SD Memory Card for a Canon Rebel XSi?
I'm upgrading from a Canon Rebel, which uses Compact Flash. It's a bummer since I have like 16gb in memory cards for it, so I'm going to have to buy SD cards. I read somewhere that the XSi will only take up to 4gb memory cards - is this true? And although I won't be shooting 3.5fps all the time, sometimes I will be for weddings and really important shoots. Therefore, I am looking for writing speed and the highest available capacity. I shoot mainly JPEG. Thanks!