Photography Notebook Photography Notebook: My Small-Frame Camera Choice

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I'd been taking digital photos for more than a decade, when, in August 2008, I decided on a digital SLR camera and bought the Canon Rebel XSi (this camera is also called the Canon 450D). A year later, I also purchased a newer version of the Rebel, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i in order to have some more capabilities and a second camera body. I'm happy with the performance aspects of these cameras and lenses.

Why did I eventually get a DSLR camera?

I had a point and shoot camera (Canon A640) for a while, and I was very happy with it. However, I considered what my next step might be in photography. I admired the extraordinary excellence of photos on flickr taken with DSLR cameras. I considered these benefits of a DSLR camera:

Why the Rebel XSi?

The Rebel XSi caught my attention because of these specific features:

Having used the Rebel XSi for a while, I have come to appreciate:

What Pictures Did I Take?

Featured EquipmentPurchase on Amazon Canon EOS Rebel XSi Photos Slideshow by Most Recent Comments My goal in taking photos with my new camera has been to extend my work in documenting where I live. I enjoy taking photos that show scenes near the lakefront, river, and city at various times of the year. I have favorite landmarks that I visit often to take photos in different seasons.

You can view these photos sorted by most interesting.

Featured EquipmentPurchase on Amazon Canon EOS Rebel T1i Photos Slideshow by Most Recent Comments My goal in taking photos with my new camera has been to extend my work in documenting where I live. I enjoy taking photos that show scenes near the lakefront, river, and city at various times of the year. I have favorite landmarks that I visit often to take photos in different seasons.

You can view these photos sorted by most interesting.

Pictures with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens

I made a transition to EF lenses in preparation for getting a full-frame camera body by getting and using some EF lenses and using them on my Rebel bodies.

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens on the on the Canon EOS Rebel T1i Photos Slideshow by Most Recent Comments

Clearly, I used the Rebel cameras with the EF-S lenses specifically made for the Rebel cameas.

However, keep in mind that the Rebel cameras, although small frame, still will take EF lenses. So in preparing to get a full-frame camera, I got some EF lenses and used them on my Rebel cameras before I got the full-frame body. This slideshow shows the use of the Canon EOS Rebel T1i body with a Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens.

You can view these photos sorted by most interesting.

Later, I had reasons to get a full-frame camera and to prepare, I got some EF lenses.

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