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fporch · Nov 15, 2003, 7:14 PM

I've just returned from a trip "back east" which was my first chance to shoot with my new Canon Rebel 300D w/28-300 Tameron Lens (I've been using an Olympus C-730 UZ). See the new "Virginia Beauty" album for the 300D shots at the link below. I've been pleased - very intuitive, easy to figure out controls and feels great in my hand (this Tameron lens in very pleasant to use). I've had a tendency to underexpose shots, but less so the more I use. I have been especially pleased editing in PSE - the unsharp mask really impacts these photos more than my OLY C730. I've been shooting in the RAW mode and converting to TIFF. The Canon software for the download and conversion is a lot slower than my OLY download software, but pretty close to the download times specified in the software manual. All-in-all, this upgrade has exceeded my expectations!

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Chrisr · Nov 15, 2003, 7:44 PM

Absolutley gorgeous pictures, fporch!! I enjoyed each one of them.

fporch · Nov 15, 2003, 8:13 PM

THX Chrisr, I appreciate you taking the time to look and give your rection. I of course, did not post my poor shots, but thanks to digital, there are fewer and fewer poor shots to report!

Chael · Nov 15, 2003, 11:51 PM

I would say that is brilliant work John! Inspiring and thoughtful.

ACSmith · Nov 16, 2003, 8:01 AM

Great color in the Barn and Church shots especially. Its amazing how red barns glow in the morning and evening light. Thanks for posting them.

fporch · Nov 16, 2003, 12:33 PM

"A man can live for a week on a compliment " - Mark Twain

THX Everyone . I'd be interested in seeing shots and comments from other new (aren't we all??) 300D users.

Simon Courcha · Nov 17, 2003, 2:51 PM

You've captured some fine pictures. It's good to see the 300D being put to such good use. And it was particularly interesting to see some output from the Tamron 28-300 - it seems like a pretty decent lens. I'm considering a hyperzoom myself...

fporch · Nov 17, 2003, 7:10 PM

I like it - haven't tried it with motion shots yet. I might miss the IS, but I typically don't shoot a lot of motion shots any way. The four frame rapid fire offers very fast capture. I'll probably get a 400mm with IS some time down the road. Good luck.

Nov 15, 2003, 7:14 PM	#1
fporch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 332	My 300D Photos I've just returned from a trip "back east" which was my first chance to shoot with my new Canon Rebel 300D w/28-300 Tameron Lens (I've been using an Olympus C-730 UZ). See the new "Virginia Beauty" album for the 300D shots at the link below. I've been pleased - very intuitive, easy to figure out controls and feels great in my hand (this Tameron lens in very pleasant to use). I've had a tendency to underexpose shots, but less so the more I use. I have been especially pleased editing in PSE - the unsharp mask really impacts these photos more than my OLY C730. I've been shooting in the RAW mode and converting to TIFF. The Canon software for the download and conversion is a lot slower than my OLY download software, but pretty close to the download times specified in the software manual. All-in-all, this upgrade has exceeded my expectations! http://community.webshots.com/user/johnwmitchell100

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Nov 15, 2003, 7:44 PM	#2
Chrisr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 112	Absolutley gorgeous pictures, fporch!! I enjoyed each one of them.

Nov 15, 2003, 8:13 PM	#3
fporch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 332	THX Chrisr, I appreciate you taking the time to look and give your rection. I of course, did not post my poor shots, but thanks to digital, there are fewer and fewer poor shots to report!

Nov 15, 2003, 11:51 PM	#4
Chael Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 72	I would say that is brilliant work John! Inspiring and thoughtful.

Nov 16, 2003, 8:01 AM	#5
ACSmith Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 29	Great color in the Barn and Church shots especially. Its amazing how red barns glow in the morning and evening light. Thanks for posting them.

Nov 16, 2003, 12:33 PM	#6
fporch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 332	"A man can live for a week on a compliment " - Mark Twain THX Everyone . I'd be interested in seeing shots and comments from other new (aren't we all??) 300D users.

Nov 17, 2003, 2:51 PM	#7
Simon Courcha Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12	You've captured some fine pictures. It's good to see the 300D being put to such good use. And it was particularly interesting to see some output from the Tamron 28-300 - it seems like a pretty decent lens. I'm considering a hyperzoom myself...

Nov 17, 2003, 7:10 PM	#8
fporch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 332	I like it - haven't tried it with motion shots yet. I might miss the IS, but I typically don't shoot a lot of motion shots any way. The four frame rapid fire offers very fast capture. I'll probably get a 400mm with IS some time down the road. Good luck.