New camera, I have a lot to learn!!!

[LowCel]

Good start on things-
The camera you bought is a great camera and a step up from what I actually use....

Listen to Rally's words-Wise man he is.....

You above outside pics look good-I can't read you exif Info-Did you use flash for your outside shots?...

You fish shots-Stay away from that on board flash.....Try your hand with your tank lights on and room lights off and adjust setting accordingly-Might need to gather more lighting to toss above your tank....

Thank you very much. On the outside shots the flash was off on most of them. I believe I tried using it on a couple of shots but I can't remember.

I am wanting to purchase a flash that I can use to put on top of the tank but I really don't know what to buy. I would rather not pay a fortune but at the same time I don't want to buy a piece of junk. I also want to buy a lens that I can get some macro shots but once again I have no idea what I should spend my money on.

 

[LowCel]

I just took a few pictures of Lucy to give me a starting point to reference later on.

 

[rallysman]

There ya go! lookin good.

 

[LowCel]

Thanks, appreciate it. Any suggestions on an affordable lens and flash? I would like a good lense for fish pictures but I am also going to need one to see a little futher away. Afterall, my neighbor is pretty hot!

Here are some pictures of my little girl.

 

[rallysman]

IMO the first thing to get would be the flash, then look for used lenses later. I get my lenses from www.jackscamera.com because it's local to me.

Keep an eye out, you might be able to get a used canon flash. If you're going to be doing family, friend, and indoor shooting a flash that supports TTL helps tremendously. It's not as important for aquatic photography IMO.

 

[the zigman]

Depending on your budget, loog at the Canon Speedlight 580EX II, and the speedlight 430EX II
the 580 is about the fastest recharging flash I have ever seen.

The 430 is also a great choice.
When looking for lenses, it is agood idea to know what types of subjects you will be planning to shoot.
What lenses do you currently have?

I use a Canon XSi (450D)

 

[LowCel]

I was very close to buying the XSi, I just didn't think that being a beginner it would make that much of a difference for me. I have 30 days to change my mind though.

The only lens I have is the EFS 18-55 that came with the camera. With the speedflashes can they be used off of the camera as well as on? I would like to be able to place them over the aquarium facing down while I take pictures from in front of the tank.

 

[Chaitika]

I was very close to buying the XSi, I just didn't think that being a beginner it would make that much of a difference for me. I have 30 days to change my mind though.

The only lens I have is the EFS 18-55 that came with the camera. With the speedflashes can they be used off of the camera as well as on? I would like to be able to place them over the aquarium facing down while I take pictures from in front of the tank.

Yep, over the tank using either a transmitter or a cord off the camera. The transmitter is more money but well worth it, imo.

 

[LowCel]

Does anyone know of any good places to find used flashes and lenses other than ebay? I don't have anything against ebay, I just like to know my options.

 

[rallysman]

B&H photo is pretty good too. They have all kinds of stuff. It's almost easier to get their catalog. It's easier to browse than their website IMO.