When I learned that there was such a thing as a real camera (read as SLR), I instantly became interested in getting one. 8 months ago, I was torn between a Nikon D50 and a Canon 350D. But after hanging out on camera forums and having a Canon point and shoot, I focused on getting a Canon. So I read literatures about the Canon equipment and lenses. When I finally found someone generous enough to lend me some money to buy the camera, I've found out that a Nikon D50 body is currently 4 thousand pesos cheaper than the 350D. Since I'm tight on budget, I considered the Nikon body. But looking at the lens for the Nikon body, I got so confused as there are several types. Unlike Canon which only have EF and EF-S, the range of Nikon lenses got me confused. I then asked a Nikon user if I should go for the D50, and he said go for the 350D. I also looked at Ken Rockwell's website (a known Nikon zealot) and he has nothing but praise for the 350D. I was hesitant though of the kit lens as I want my lens to be compatible with film based EOS bodies. I want to get an EOS film camera too. But since budget is tight, I went for the 350D kit.

After 10 months of shooting point and shoot camera, I was finally able to loan for a real camera. Got myself a Canon 350D.

 

The camera with the kit lens

 

This is my very first shot at the store (IMG_0001). I thought AV would save me, but it didn't. It somehow behaves differently from my CanonA610.

 

After only a couple of days trying to learn how to use the camera, it was off to its first assignment. Shot in sports mode.

 

The winning jump for the high jump competition. Shot in Manual mode.

/rom