I got my new camera. Canon Digital Rebel XT.
Also got a big zoom lens as well.
I was reading on an earlier post about the extention tubes for the macro settings. Any tips on what I should get? Is there a standard set or is it a case of any will do?
I got my new camera!
I got my new camera!
--Charlie
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I completely forgot Canon had a great, great macro lens, a masterpiece I wish Nikon had an equivalent of. It’s the MP-E 65mm. Drawback: no auto-focus. Advantage: up to x5 magnification, making extension rings useless. Most modern macro lenses provide a 1:1 magnification ratio.
Thanks for the replies. I haven't had as much play time with it as I thought I would. While looking through the lens that came with the kit I noticed a crack in the internal glass. It never showed up on any of the pics I was taking but I figured the thing was less than a week old and shouldn't have a crack in it that could get worse later. So I waited for my day off and Best Buy swapped the whole kit for a new one. Not just the lens but the whole kit. I should have some test pics coming up soon as I play with the old external flash that I have.
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Do be careful with the older external flash. Some of these have a high trigger voltage which can damage newer digitals. I would check to see what the protection is rated on your XT to make sure that you do not need a Safe Synch. If you do need a synch, get the Wein Safe Synch, it is the best out there.
Cheers,
Sean
BTW, check out Strobist for more info on using old flashes with new digital cameras.
Cheers,
Sean
BTW, check out Strobist for more info on using old flashes with new digital cameras.
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