My Gear and Selections

When I decided to get into the SLR world, I looked at many different cameras, but pretty much decided on the Canon system. I liked the look of the Rebel, how it functioned and how it felt. Also, the lens selection is incredible. One other factor was that if I ever needed to rent lenses, I understood that the easiest system to rent lenses for is the Canon.

What took longer for me to decide was which Canon to get: I had it narrowed between the XT (350d) and the XTi (400d). I took weeks, going back and forth between the two. I decided on the XT b/c even though the XTi does have some nice features that aren't found on the XT, for me it wasn't enough to spend an extra $200 or so. I decided I would be better served saving that money and getting glass instead. The two main points I debated on was the megapixels and the self cleaning sensor. I figured the MP's wouldn't make any difference for what I was doing and though the sensor cleaning feature is nice, still felt didn't need it. There are other new features on the XTi, but felt the XT was the camera for me.

So far, I only have the kit lens (18mm-55mm F3.5-5.6). Its a pretty good lens, especially outdoors and with good light.

I'm still learning. I have a long way to go. Not only with actually taking the pics, but also with post processing them. I've only begun fooling around in DPP with the various functions to get a better picture. I can't say I'm too good at it, but its a learning process and part of the fun, at least for me.

Pics will hopefully follow soon. Its been raining for over a month straight for the most part in Houston, s oI haven't been able to get outside and shoot unfortunately. I was going to go this afternoon but it has just started raining once again so I created this blog instead. I plan on my first set of pics taken at Rice University, my alma mater. The campus is incredibly beautiful, you forget you are smack in the middle of Houston. Plenty of trees, grass, shrubs, and the architecture of the buildings is amazing. Plenty of photo ops there. I hope to make it there today (weather and sun permitting), if not hopefully tomorrow!