I have always been just a point and shoot photographer. My last camera was a nice compact 10 megapixel Canon G7 with a built in telescopic lens. I did buy some lens adapters for it and an underwater case for it, but never could master anything but the Automatic mode. Generally it worked OK, but darker scenes never really turned out or were grainy.
My daughter used it from time to time, but as cell phones got better it sat around.
This September I hit 30 year milestone with Bobcat Company (Compact Construction Equipment). As a gift I got to pick from a catalog of gifts.
I decided on a Canon Rebel EOS SL3 with an 18-55 kit lens. As I was surfing the web for some better feature explanations than the manual could provide, I found some good detailed information on the capabilities. As I started digging deeper I decided it was time to learn how to use the Aperture, shutter speed and exposure. ( I am still learning all the terms). I have tried many times to go off auto before, but I didn't quite understand the math behind each setting and how they react with each other. So I am starting to learn. U-tube is a great thing.
I will post some pictures as I am experimenting with settings and different lighting. I will try some night shots next week.
Here are some initial un-edited manual shots. Once I master the camera I want to learn some editing of the Raw files.
Whoops, I need to figure out how to downsize them. They want to come in at 10 MP and won't load.
My daughter used it from time to time, but as cell phones got better it sat around.
This September I hit 30 year milestone with Bobcat Company (Compact Construction Equipment). As a gift I got to pick from a catalog of gifts.
I decided on a Canon Rebel EOS SL3 with an 18-55 kit lens. As I was surfing the web for some better feature explanations than the manual could provide, I found some good detailed information on the capabilities. As I started digging deeper I decided it was time to learn how to use the Aperture, shutter speed and exposure. ( I am still learning all the terms). I have tried many times to go off auto before, but I didn't quite understand the math behind each setting and how they react with each other. So I am starting to learn. U-tube is a great thing.
I will post some pictures as I am experimenting with settings and different lighting. I will try some night shots next week.
Here are some initial un-edited manual shots. Once I master the camera I want to learn some editing of the Raw files.
Whoops, I need to figure out how to downsize them. They want to come in at 10 MP and won't load.