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marcerella02 10-09-2009 03:51 PM
Question if you have an SLR camera
 
I got a NEW SLR camera (Cannon Rebel xTi- i think...) for my birthday- SO Happy. However, no matter WHAT i do (except if I turn off the flash) I always catch Layla with her eyes closed. It's like the flash goes- she closes her eyes- the picture is taken - and this is assuming i can get near her with the camera- the little clicking noises it makes scare the crap out of her. Any thoughts on getting her with her eyes open?

Also when I am in CR mode (creative or something) and I want to play with the blur background function- I can't. I know that the pop up flash has to be down- fine i do that- i fix the blur setting and then i go to take the picture adn the flash pops back up and thus the blur background setting disables- any thoughts? I am going to take lessons, but until i get there- just wanted to know how to do it.

Mom to Hot Rod 10-09-2009 05:21 PM
My camera (a sony) has a option to turn the flash off. You may want to try this when you take Layla's picture too. I find that mine will close their eyes (they know the flash is coming, lol--even in red eye mode). Don't know if this helps?

AprilLove 10-09-2009 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by marcerella02 (Post 2832723)
I got a NEW SLR camera (Cannon Rebel xTi- i think...) for my birthday- SO Happy. However, no matter WHAT i do (except if I turn off the flash) I always catch Layla with her eyes closed. It's like the flash goes- she closes her eyes- the picture is taken - and this is assuming i can get near her with the camera- the little clicking noises it makes scare the crap out of her. Any thoughts on getting her with her eyes open?

Also when I am in CR mode (creative or something) and I want to play with the blur background function- I can't. I know that the pop up flash has to be down- fine i do that- i fix the blur setting and then i go to take the picture adn the flash pops back up and thus the blur background setting disables- any thoughts? I am going to take lessons, but until i get there- just wanted to know how to do it.
You probably have the pre-flash on, it emits a small flash before the actual flash, this is sometimes called red-eye reduction. There should be an option for you to turn that off and use standard flash. I'm not real familiar with Canons (I use Nikon) but you might also be able to turn the sounds off on the camera (shutter sounds and beeps) through the menu.

Also, Canon might have some online tutorials for you to explore
Resources & Learning: Learning Station - Canon USA Consumer Products

Britster 10-10-2009 12:40 PM
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I just got a Canon XT too! LOL. I'm LOVING it but Jackson closed his eyes the first few pics I took, too lol. I think he just got used to it because now he doesn't do it as much. Outdoor shots are no problem, but inside if the room is darker, he will blink/close his eyes. Here was my very first shot with my Canon lol. I have no advice really - he just stopped doing it. :) I still have not barely taken my camera off auto mode, I desperately need some help!

browniesmom622 10-10-2009 06:28 PM
I would get an add on Flash & bounce it off the ceiling It gives a more natural picture anyway. Also Open up all of you blinds & certains & use the natural sunlight Shut off the flash.
I try & not use the flash to much on them since it's so bright it can't be good for there eye's.

here's a picture of Brownie When using the add on flash.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41183440@N04/3991008278/

MeganS 10-12-2009 06:23 AM
The easiest way I've learned to get rid of that is to take pictures outside. :) I the 4 years we've had Tucker, I don't believe I have ever gotten a single picture of him inside with his eyes open. But once I learned the secret was to take pictures outside, now we're having fun. :p

There should also be an option to turn the pre-flash and clicking sounds off.

Wylie's Mom 10-13-2009 12:49 PM
Like others have said - you should be able to turn off the flash and noises. And like BrowniesMom said - get an add-on flash (I use the SB400) so that flash isn't pointing at your subject -- rather, you bounce the flash - looks much better for color, and doesn't bug eyes as much too.

Also, do you have an Aperture Priority mode? Sometimes it's called "A" or "AP" - this allows you to open your aperture wide, and this is a great way to get blurred backgrounds. :)

browniesmom622 10-13-2009 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2837419)
Like others have said - you should be able to turn off the flash and noises. And like BrowniesMom said - get an add-on flash (I use the SB400) so that flash isn't pointing at your subject -- rather, you bounce the flash - looks much better for color, and doesn't bug eyes as much too.

Also, do you have an Aperture Priority mode? Sometimes it's called "A" or "AP" - this allows you to open your aperture wide, and this is a great way to get blurred backgrounds. :)
I have the same one. :D

Wylie's Mom 10-13-2009 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by browniesmom622 (Post 2837422)
I have the same one. :D
I thought you might :)! It's the best little flash - compact, great price, love that bounce!

marcerella02 10-13-2009 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2837419)
Like others have said - you should be able to turn off the flash and noises. And like BrowniesMom said - get an add-on flash (I use the SB400) so that flash isn't pointing at your subject -- rather, you bounce the flash - looks much better for color, and doesn't bug eyes as much too.

Also, do you have an Aperture Priority mode? Sometimes it's called "A" or "AP" - this allows you to open your aperture wide, and this is a great way to get blurred backgrounds. :)
lol Ann that is all greek to me :) BUT i am having a lesson in two weeks- so maybe i will understand that all better

Is that flash compatible with a Canon? My first purchase is a 50mm lens but the flash might be my second!

Wylie's Mom 10-13-2009 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by marcerella02 (Post 2837523)
lol Ann that is all greek to me :) BUT i am having a lesson in two weeks- so maybe i will understand that all better

Is that flash compatible with a Canon? My first purchase is a 50mm lens but the flash might be my second!
Lol, it'll come to you faster than you think :).

You will LOVE a 50mm Prime lens!! Is it the Nikkor 50mm 1.8? Fun fun fun. I have it too - it's probably one of the most loved lenses around bc of its quality for price.

The 1.8 means, you can open your aperture wide...alllllll the way open to f1.8 - and then you'll have lots of "bokeh" (blurred background). On the other end, if you close your aperture down say to f15 - you have a teensy opening and everything will be in focus (like for landscapes).

The flash is just for Nikons - but if you look herelook here , you'll get an idea of what we're talking about. I wonder what the Canon equiv. would be for an attachable, small flash....anyone?

marcerella02 10-13-2009 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2837530)
Lol, it'll come to you faster than you think :).

You will LOVE a 50mm Prime lens!! Is it the Nikkor 50mm 1.8? Fun fun fun. I have it too - it's probably one of the most loved lenses around bc of its quality for price.

The 1.8 means, you can open your aperture wide...alllllll the way open to f1.8 - and then you'll have lots of "bokeh" (blurred background). On the other end, if you close your aperture down say to f15 - you have a teensy opening and everything will be in focus (like for landscapes).

The flash is just for Nikons - but if you look here, you'll get an idea of what we're talking about. I wonder what the Canon equiv. would be for an attachable, small flash....anyone?
Hey Ann- yes it is a 1.8- I have a Canon- so i imagine it would be a Canon 50 mm- but again- i know NOTHING. i have been messing around with it. Here are a few I took of Layla- i'm in LOVE with this camera and I know i'm not even using it to its full potential yet!

Wylie's Mom 10-13-2009 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by marcerella02 (Post 2837547)
Hey Ann- yes it is a 1.8- I have a Canon- so i imagine it would be a Canon 50 mm- but again- i know NOTHING. i have been messing around with it. Here are a few I took of Layla- i'm in LOVE with this camera and I know i'm not even using it to its full potential yet!
INCREDIBLE pics, girl! The colors are so rich and deep. Yeah, Nikon (or, "Nikkor") makes that lens for Canon cameras too - it is such a great, versatile lens. :)

AprilLove 10-14-2009 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 2837530)
Lol, it'll come to you faster than you think :).

You will LOVE a 50mm Prime lens!! Is it the Nikkor 50mm 1.8? Fun fun fun. I have it too - it's probably one of the most loved lenses around bc of its quality for price.

The 1.8 means, you can open your aperture wide...alllllll the way open to f1.8 - and then you'll have lots of "bokeh" (blurred background). On the other end, if you close your aperture down say to f15 - you have a teensy opening and everything will be in focus (like for landscapes).

The flash is just for Nikons - but if you look here, you'll get an idea of what we're talking about. I wonder what the Canon equiv. would be for an attachable, small flash....anyone?
Don't mean to butt in here, Ann :D But maybe you should demonstrate some of that awesome Bokeh and deep depth of field at the other end, by taking some pics of Marcel and Wylie and posting them here ;):):)

livingdustmops 10-14-2009 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AprilLove (Post 2839439)
Don't mean to butt in here, Ann :D But maybe you should demonstrate some of that awesome Bokeh and deep depth of field at the other end, by taking some pics of Marcel and Wylie and posting them here ;):):)
Bad but good...:D

I am glad I stumbled on this thread as I got a new SLR and I am sure I can learn a lot from you ladies.

tjdmom 10-14-2009 04:29 PM
I want an SLR so bad! You guys are making it even worse with all these awesome pics!

Yorkiedaze 10-14-2009 05:12 PM
I got my Canon Rebel xsi EOS last Christmas and can tell you now, I need to enroll in a class. I've read the instructions more times than I like to say, and I still can't understand how to work it. My husband gave up. The book of instructions are terrible to a lay person who has never had a camera like it. I finally bought a thin CASIO EXILIM 12 mp. Love this little camera and it's perfect on trips.
Marci, what setting did you have the Canon set on when you took those pictures of Layla?

marcerella02 10-14-2009 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze (Post 2839584)
I got my Canon Rebel xsi EOS last Christmas and can tell you now, I need to enroll in a class. I've read the instructions more times than I like to say, and I still can't understand how to work it. My husband gave up. The book of instructions are terrible to a lay person who has never had a camera like it. I finally bought a thin CASIO EXILIM 12 mp. Love this little camera and it's perfect on trips.
Marci, what setting did you have the Canon set on when you took those pictures of Layla?
Donna most are on the Av setting- i was playing with the aperture. But then I upload them to my Mac and edit them.

here is a picture that I have not edited- and one that I had- it is NOT just the camera- any picture you see like this has probably been edited- but i'm just enhancing color and sharpness- things like that.

does that help?

AprilLove 10-14-2009 05:36 PM
A lot of community education centers, high schools, local colleges, etc have basic SLR courses and intro to photography for very reasonable prices. It is well worth the investment of time for a few classes to get the basics.

Most SLRs' have three basic modes:
Aperture priority= you set the lense opening, the camera does the rest
Shutter priority= you set the shutter speed, the camera does the rest
Manual= once you understand lense aperture and shutter speed and light and film speed (ISO) , you are in total control of the pic

Also programmed or auto mode, you just take the pic, the camera does everything.

DSLR's have come a long way in the last 5 years or so, and are now giving pictures very close to 35mm film cameras :thumbup:

Yorkiedaze 10-14-2009 05:53 PM
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Marci, I've never done anything with the pictures I take. Maybe that's something else I should learn. ;)
Thank you AprilLove. Sounds like you could teach us a few things.

I want you to look at the pictures here. I was standing in the exact same spot when I took these, but I zoomed in on the one that left Zada and Razael a bit out of focus. Look how clear Azrael is on the left. What happen there?

marcerella02 10-14-2009 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze (Post 2839672)
Marci, I've never done anything with the pictures I take. Maybe that's something else I should learn. ;)
Thank you AprilLove. Sounds like you could teach us a few things.

I want you to look at the pictures here. I was standing in the exact same spot when I took these, but I zoomed in on the one that left Zada and Razael a bit out of focus. Look how clear Azrael is on the left. What happen there?
I 'believe' (as i am SO new at this) that is has to do with your f stop number- when it is low- like 5.6 it is going to focus on what is closest and that will be sharpest- when it is higher it will focus crisply on all subjects- even if they are not the same distance from the camera

you can adust the f stop in Av mode- push the "set" button and then use the rotating thing that is right behind where you push the button to take the picture- you will see the numbers move.

marcerella02 10-14-2009 06:10 PM
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here is an example of it edited

If i had like photoshop- i could take the middle dog (sorry Donna- still can't put your girls to their names :) ) and make it so she isn't so "shiny" since her coloring is SO much lighter the light really bounces off of her- but that software is expensive :) maybe one day!

AprilLove 10-14-2009 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze (Post 2839672)
Marci, I've never done anything with the pictures I take. Maybe that's something else I should learn. ;)
Thank you AprilLove. Sounds like you could teach us a few things.

I want you to look at the pictures here. I was standing in the exact same spot when I took these, but I zoomed in on the one that left Zada and Razael a bit out of focus. Look how clear Azrael is on the left. What happen there?
all I can see is how cute your girls are!!!! Wow!!! :):):)

Another thing to throw in the mix, lol. It is focus area, I am not real familiar with the camera you are using, but there are different modes for auto focus, one is center weighted, your cam may have different names for it. But your camera, in auto focus mode, will use different areas based on your selection, for focusing. Focus area will also change when you zoom or expand

zenzele 10-14-2009 06:20 PM
News Flash!
 
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Originally Posted by browniesmom622 (Post 2833867)
I would get an add on Flash & bounce it off the ceiling It gives a more natural picture anyway. Also Open up all of you blinds & certains & use the natural sunlight Shut off the flash.
I try & not use the flash to much on them since it's so bright it can't be good for there eye's.

here's a picture of Brownie When using the add on flash.
Brownie on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Very helpful post, thanks!:thumbup:


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