Canon EOS 400D

sworks · 31st July 2007, 20:03

Just been out and taken some photos with the new camera, and very pleased i am too. Just need to work out how to crop them as they seem to be huge!

BMC123 · 31st July 2007, 21:00

Such is the drawbacks of DSLR files

I use Photoshop to resize my pictures for posting, both to scale them down and reduce actual file size, to do that in photoshop you choose "Image size" from the image menu, and then "save for web" in the file menu, choosing .jpeg and "small or medium" file sizes.

If you don't have photoshop, check the menus in whatever software you have for something similar.

There is a little tutorial here:

http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/dig...reducesize.htm

JohnDotCom · 31st July 2007, 22:32

At 10.5meg per photo on my DSLR, you need to resize for Web or everyone gets tired waiting for them to appear.
The Forums don't like large sized files either.

Raistlin · 12th September 2007, 19:18

Having just acquired the same camera along with a selection of lenses, I have to agree.

What a beautiful camera for the price

sworks · 13th September 2007, 19:08

I must admit that i have only used mine in 'auto' mode so far - going to have a play at the weekend in manual mode. Cracking bit of kit! still impressed with it

Raistlin · 13th September 2007, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworks

I must admit that i have only used mine in 'auto' mode so far - going to have a play at the weekend in manual mode. Cracking bit of kit! still impressed with it

I got a DVD specifically on the 400D and it really helps to get to know the camera.

Can let you borrow if you want.

I've just been playing with the EF 100mm macro lens in the garden. I'm quite literally stunned at the close-up detail considering it was hand-held and I haven't really done any macro before.

sworks · 13th September 2007, 19:22

I got a dvd with the camera of somebody going round taking photos, is that the same one?

Raistlin · 13th September 2007, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworks

I got a dvd with the camera of somebody going round taking photos, is that the same one?

No

This one is an instructional DVD with a professional photographer taking you through all of the controls on the camera stage by stage including convenient places to pause while you try out what you've just been shown.

It's by a company called Blue Crane.

sworks · 13th September 2007, 20:23

Sounds brilliant, you have pm

ColinB · 13th September 2007, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

I've just been playing with the EF 100mm macro lens in the garden. I'm quite literally stunned at the close-up detail considering it was hand-held and I haven't really done any macro before.

Let's see the pics. I am interested to see what you can do with a macro lens.

31st July 2007, 20:03	#1
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31st July 2007, 21:00	#2
BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Such is the drawbacks of DSLR files I use Photoshop to resize my pictures for posting, both to scale them down and reduce actual file size, to do that in photoshop you choose "Image size" from the image menu, and then "save for web" in the file menu, choosing .jpeg and "small or medium" file sizes. If you don't have photoshop, check the menus in whatever software you have for something similar. There is a little tutorial here: http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/dig...reducesize.htm __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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13th September 2007, 19:22	#7
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	I got a dvd with the camera of somebody going round taking photos, is that the same one? __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

13th September 2007, 20:23	#9
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31st July 2007, 22:32	#3
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12th September 2007, 19:18	#4
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Having just acquired the same camera along with a selection of lenses, I have to agree. What a beautiful camera for the price