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tommy red · #1 (**permalink**) 12-02-2008, 07:36 PM

Help!!
I have decieded to get a bit more into photography than my old nikon sure shot.So I have bought a Canon 400d but some of the jargon is confusing me.When it says in the booklet (that comes with camera) if you have a zoom lens use the telephoto end for certain shots what does this mean, or if you have a zoom lens set it to wide angle. I got 1 lens with the camera canon efs 18-55 and I bought(not really knowing what I was buying) a tamron af55-200mm f/4.56. Someone help me get started

galanthus · #2 (**permalink**) 12-02-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy red

Help!!
I have decieded to get a bit more into photography than my old nikon sure shot.So I have bought a Canon 400d but some of the jargon is confusing me.When it says in the booklet (that comes with camera) if you have a zoom lens use the telephoto end for certain shots what does this mean, or if you have a zoom lens set it to wide angle. I got 1 lens with the camera canon efs 18-55 and I bought(not really knowing what I was buying) a tamron af55-200mm f/4.56. Someone help me get started

the telephoto end of a long lens like 55-200mm would be the 200 end. If you used it on 50 it would be the wider angled end. Hope that helps

Try this link for more info. Great camera, I have one too

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ III - Lenses

Welcome loads to the site

tommy red · #3 (**permalink**) 13-02-2008, 04:08 PM

Hey thanks for the info I think the problem I've got is it is only a telephoto lens and has not got wide angle

GME · #4 (**permalink**) 13-02-2008, 04:11 PM

The 18 end of your 18 - 55mm should be wide enough for pretty much most of your shots though.

shakingbongo · #5 (**permalink**) 13-02-2008, 08:24 PM

Hi tommy red i am new to dslr as well and got lost with all the jargon i also bought the 400d as well 3 weeks ago having no knowledge of iso or f4.5 ect or any of the settings i have decided to practice on all the settings and to enroll in an evening course to gain knowledge quicker this might be a road you may like to take i found mine on the internet local and only £52 for a ten week course learning about camera settings and photoshop tecnical lessons

all the best and enjoy

barquar · #6 (**permalink**) 13-02-2008, 09:55 PM

I bought a Canon EOS400D last June it came with the 18-55mm lens,Not used this lens much at all . I have since purchased a Sigma 50- 500mm for photographing Birds wouldnt be without it. Also had a Sigma 28-300mm great for everyday and not as heavy as the 50-500mm. I am looking to get the Sigma 150mm Macro lens that will do me for now.
Just keep practicing and looking on some off the past threads there is loads off information and advice on here. Anything you dont understand someone will have the answers for you on here they are brilliant and so helpful.
Barquar.

tommy red · #7 (**permalink**) 14-02-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shakingbongo

Hi tommy red i am new to dslr as well and got lost with all the jargon i also bought the 400d as well 3 weeks ago having no knowledge of iso or f4.5 ect or any of the settings i have decided to practice on all the settings and to enroll in an evening course to gain knowledge quicker this might be a road you may like to take i found mine on the internet local and only £52 for a ten week course learning about camera settings and photoshop tecnical lessons

all the best and enjoy

Thanks I might look into that. Have fun with your shooting

tommy red · #8 (**permalink**) 14-02-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by barquar

I bought a Canon EOS400D last June it came with the 18-55mm lens,Not used this lens much at all . I have since purchased a Sigma 50- 500mm for photographing Birds wouldnt be without it. Also had a Sigma 28-300mm great for everyday and not as heavy as the 50-500mm. I am looking to get the Sigma 150mm Macro lens that will do me for now.
Just keep practicing and looking on some off the past threads there is loads off information and advice on here. Anything you dont understand someone will have the answers for you on here they are brilliant and so helpful.
Barquar.

Thanks for that. I'll keep reading it'll all come right in the end I'm sure

SteveHL · #9 (**permalink**) 14-02-2008, 05:09 PM

Hi Tommy Red
One of the best ways to find your way around a camera is to join your local camera club. They will help you understand where you are going wrong and put you on the right track as they have all been there and have experienced the confusion. A lot of the time its easier to understand the answer with someone showing you than it is by reading.
Hope this helps
regards
SteveHL

tommy red · #10 (**permalink**) 15-02-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveHL

Hi Tommy Red
One of the best ways to find your way around a camera is to join your local camera club. They will help you understand where you are going wrong and put you on the right track as they have all been there and have experienced the confusion. A lot of the time its easier to understand the answer with someone showing you than it is by reading.
Hope this helps
regards
SteveHL

Cheers steve I'll have a look locally for any clubs or courses going on thanks for help