I'm a new subscriber and forum member and thought I would introduce myself - before I start asking any of the many questions I have
My name is Jules and I have a Canon eos 1200D which I've owned for just over a year. I had been enjoying taking pictures in auto and the pre-set modes but, a couple of months ago, I had the urge to learn a bit more about my camera and photography in general so I have been devouring how-to videos, magazines, magbooks - and anything else I can lay my hands on since then. I think I've learnt a fair bit - my understanding of my camera settings and setting things up myself has increased massively but I've still got lots to learn - which is why I'm here. I know nothing about Photoshop et al, for example - I don't even know how to use DPP yet which limits my ability to shoot in RAW - my next project! I have a couple of spare lenses and a basic tripod, all of which I'm trying to get to grips with.
I'm starting to realise the limits of my camera - I've had some brilliant (to my eye - pretty mediocre probably!) results with scenic shots, informal portraits and pet portraits (cats, mainly) but I'm struggling with moving subjects (cats playing etc) and my experiments with my after dusk solar lit garden haven't been brilliant. I'm not suggesting that's down to the camera - but I would like to upgrade at some stage soon. Looking at the 80D but I'd like to be a little more skilled and totally used to the settings on my basic model first so I'm not totally overwhelmed. I'm trying to figure out the cheapest way of getting an 80D from a genuine UK retailer with full Canon warranty - the internet seems full of amazing deals but when I investigate further I find they are imports. As it's an expensive purchase I'm nervous of imports - rightly or wrongly??
Anyway I have rambled on enough, looking forward to meeting everyone, seeing more of this forum and more of the excellent images I've seen so far.
My name is Jules and I have a Canon eos 1200D which I've owned for just over a year. I had been enjoying taking pictures in auto and the pre-set modes but, a couple of months ago, I had the urge to learn a bit more about my camera and photography in general so I have been devouring how-to videos, magazines, magbooks - and anything else I can lay my hands on since then. I think I've learnt a fair bit - my understanding of my camera settings and setting things up myself has increased massively but I've still got lots to learn - which is why I'm here. I know nothing about Photoshop et al, for example - I don't even know how to use DPP yet which limits my ability to shoot in RAW - my next project! I have a couple of spare lenses and a basic tripod, all of which I'm trying to get to grips with.
I'm starting to realise the limits of my camera - I've had some brilliant (to my eye - pretty mediocre probably!) results with scenic shots, informal portraits and pet portraits (cats, mainly) but I'm struggling with moving subjects (cats playing etc) and my experiments with my after dusk solar lit garden haven't been brilliant. I'm not suggesting that's down to the camera - but I would like to upgrade at some stage soon. Looking at the 80D but I'd like to be a little more skilled and totally used to the settings on my basic model first so I'm not totally overwhelmed. I'm trying to figure out the cheapest way of getting an 80D from a genuine UK retailer with full Canon warranty - the internet seems full of amazing deals but when I investigate further I find they are imports. As it's an expensive purchase I'm nervous of imports - rightly or wrongly??
Anyway I have rambled on enough, looking forward to meeting everyone, seeing more of this forum and more of the excellent images I've seen so far.
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