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Thomas, thanks for the reply and information. It did come with a lense and I just looked at the box but saw no mention of a memory card. Looks like I'll have to go back shopping after all. I appreciate everyones help.

 

Jay

Thanks for all of the help. Does the camera come with a certain amount of memory? In other words, when we take it out of the box can it be used to take pictures or do I need to buy a card in order to use the camera at all? Thanks again.

 

Jay

I just purchased my wife a new Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT for Christmas. It is

our first digital and I know almost nothing about them. My question is

concerning memory cards. I assume the camera will come with some memory, but I

would like to purchase at leat one additonal memeory card. Can anyone give me

information on what would be a good choice for this camera? Also, is there

likely to be anything else that will not come with the camera that I will need

to buy for her to get started? Thanks.

 

Jay

I am looking for a camera to take pictures that I can include when

submitting writting projects for publication in magazines. The

pictures will be indoor, home settings (decorating and craft

projects). I assume I need to go with a SLR, is this correct? I'm

looking for suggestions on what might be acceptable choices. I know

there is much more to this then buying a camera, but I need to start

somewhere. Thanks JE

Francois, thanks for the responce. If I understand, I use the clear opening if I am metering from the camera to the object and I use the white dome if I am metering form the subject to the camera. Also, if metering from the camera to the object and using a gray card, if the object is some distance from the camera ( 20 yards ) would you place the gray card nearer to the camera or beside the subject when getting a reading? Thanks again for your help.

 

Jay Emerson

I am very new to photography. I have a Vivitar 45 light meter. From

what I have read on this site and other information sources, I have

some understanding. My understanding is that you:

 

(a) Set the ASA for the film you are using

(b) Hold the meter at the subject and point toward the camera

© Pull back on the meter switch

(d) Rotate the large dial until the two hands are aligned

 

After this,I have an EV number, and a list of corresponding shutter

speeds and f stops. What I don't understand is, if I know the f stop

and shutter speed, what does the EV number tell and why do I need to

know what the EV number is? Also, The front of the meter has an

opening that you can slide a white cover over. Am I correct that you

use the white cover for metering when not using a flash and if using

a flash you slide the white cover off of the opening? One last

thing, is there a site I could go to get a manual for this meter?

Gary, thanks for the help. If I go with the 200mm, would I be able to use it with the 2X teleconverter? From what I have read, I assume I would loose some speed with the 200mm and the 2X teleconverter, however, would I loose any sharpness?

I am new to photography. I recently acquired a used Minolta X370

with a Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.4, a Vivitar 2X macro teleconverter, and a

Spiratone 1:5.6 f=300mm Mirror Lens. I would like to take wildlife

photos of large and small game animals for my own enjoyment. Is the

Spiratone a decent quality lense? Will it preform well with the

Vivitar 2x teleconverter? If I should up grade with a higher quality

long lense, what would be good choice?