I have a lot to learn with this little baby but it will be fun. I have not used the auto button. Well, maybe once just to see if it worked. But I will not use it again. I will learn to use the manual setting if it kills me. So, I may take a lot of crappy pictures at first. Just bare with me. I have my son and all my wonderful photog friends to guide me. So guide away. I love input. I am going to start with reading this book which came recommended my Maureen @ Cottage 960. She has learned a lot this past year and has really inspired me. You should go visit her flickr stream and see all the talent she has.
I still would like to get a book on the camera itself. Something other then the manual it came with. Tracy @ Tracy’s Trinkets and Treasures recommended the T2i book for Dummies. That sounds fitting for me since I’m so new at this. Tracy is learning her new camera also. She is way ahead of me though. She even started another blog for her photography, Treasured Moments.
On another note. I have been trying to use Live Writer to write my blog posts. I kept hearing how much easier it is. I have windows xp so I don’t know if that makes a difference but the enter or return key seems wonky when I’m on live writer. Like it has a mind of it’s own. It’s fine when I’m writing a paragraph like this but once I start inserting stuff and then hit enter the cursor seems to go where it wants to. Has anyone else had this problem? Mostly my spacing seems off. It’s hard to move my paragraphs around. I can’t just backspace to remove the extra space between the photo and the paragraph. I will keep at it and see if I can work out the kinks. There a lot more positives that out weigh this little quirk.
I have some pesky chores to do around the house today, pay bills and such. Nothing too important ;) Then I can get back to fiddling with my new sidekick.
see ya,
Anita
Congrats on the camera! How exiting for you. I'm sure you'll be an expert before you know it.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your new camera, Anita. What a fun gift Santa broguht you!
ReplyDeleteI'm drooling over your new toy, Anita! I WANT a new camera sooo bad (whine). Have fun... can't wait to see some of your new pics! :)
ReplyDeletehave fun playing!!!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! I got a new camera too, but your's is nicer...I'm gonna have to look up that book, so thanks Tracy via Anita!
ReplyDeleteAnita, lucky you! I can't wait till I get a better Canon. Mine is fairly new, but had to go with a good point and shoot. I will graduate some day to the SLR. I look forward to your new shots.
ReplyDeleteLove the camera Anita! Have fun with it!! Can't wait to see your new photos you shoot with it!
ReplyDeleteKendra
That looks like an amazing camera. Have lots of fun playing around with it. Can't wait to see new pics.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with that camera! I only use the auto setting with my pics....can't teach this old dog too many more tricks :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your pictures.
Jane
I havne't done much with my new photo blog...soemday I will. A blogging friend told me about a place to get some amazing free textures. Go here. http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI am stuck on the Mosaic thing with the Skinny class. I haven't had more time to try and figure it out. Going back to work has made me tired and busy.
Hi Anita-
ReplyDeleteI told myself that tonight I was going to to play with my new camera and try to figure out the exposure stuff. I am sorta getting it - just have to practice.
I have live writer, but have never used it. Does it make writng posts easier?
MY best- Diane
Great minds think alike Anita...I ordered that camera too. It is going to be great, don't you think? I can't wait to see all the gorgeous photos you are going to wow us with :)
ReplyDeleteI was just looking at live writer the other day. You'll have to keep me up to date on how it goes. I run on XP too.
Oh, and rock on! LOL
Oh, cool! It's going to be fun to see your new pictures!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm really hoping I get for our anniversary...
How fun! I can't wait to see all your wonderful pictures! I am still learning so much on my camera and I have had it for a while now!
ReplyDeleteI am not I have heard about live wire, where do you get it to use it? I have vista, wonder if it works on that. I will have to go look around!
Wow, you were good! That's the camera I have too and love it. And sadly I am just now learning the manual mode and we've had it over a year. But I love the manual mode so far!! Have fun!
ReplyDeletewooo hooo! Nothing like a new camera. I love the size of the screen. My sister took her first night-time photography class and went to photograph the Golden Gate Bridge. She learned more that one night than in the last 4 years of owning her camera-she is hooked!
ReplyDeleteenjoy-and I can't wait to see what you produce.
xo
lynn
Awesome toy!!! I must have been bad -did not get something like this, haha!! I'm so glad you joined the linkup, Anita! You can link up as many posts as you want!! Your bathroom is darling..., we have a mini bath too..., and I might just add a small rack and hang some sea treasures, am loving the wall bucket too...., and the bird houses... Thanks so much for placing the button!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI used Windows Live Writer for some time. But then I got this computer with Windows 7 and I couldn't get it to work again for some reason. So I'm dealing with the pitfalls of Blogger. I love your new toy! You must have been a very good girl! Could you please email me and tell me in easy speak how you number your comments? I've read endless tutorials I've Googled, but none seem to work.
ReplyDeleteBrenda brendakula@gmail.com
Teach us as you learn, please! Show us all the shots!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to learn how to take photos properly. I have a list a mile long on what I'd like to learn.
Congrats on your new sidekick!!! You've got some gorgeous landscape around to test it with!
Have fun!!!!!
xo
~Kolein
Enjoy your new toy, I have one too, and getting acquainted is half the fun.
ReplyDeleteI can be of no help to you regarding the Live Writer as I am a technological retard.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that for once, I come to your blog not leaving wanting to own some beautiful item you are showing. My husband thanks you. :)
Oh, you are going to rock that camera, for sure. Just like eveything else you do when you set your mind to it.
ReplyDeleteDon't know a thing about Live Writer. I've heard it's fab, but I've never tried it. I compose in MS Word and paste into Blogger, but often I will still have some spacing issues after doing that, and have to try to fix the HTML. That's a nightmare. So, if you figure out a better way, please share that with us.
And thanks for the sweet shout out, bestest bloggy friend.
xo
maureen
Hi there, I found you through red door home! It's Jane From Finding Fabulous. I love your blog and I love your new toy too! Yes, the super expensive camera...something that is essential to every good blogger! Enjoy the camera. What I love about a great camera, are the big pictures you can post now!
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FF
Came over by way of Brenda at Cozy Little House. You will LOVE Writer once you get used to it. I have Windows XP and that makes no difference as to how Writer works w/it. Everything loads so much faster and easier and you can manipulate things better, too. Love all the fonts and other options. I've used it almost 2 years now. Have fun with your new camera. I'm off to check out your blog. ~ Sue
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