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Dust? Anonymous
So, is dust getting on your sensor a problem with the Ditial Rebel XT? If so, how often do you have to clean it?

And what do you think about this camera?

I'm getting my first DSLR, and would like advice. Do you know of any other cameras in the $700 price range? I CAN go up to $1000, but I'd rather use the extra money to buy accessories and such. Thanks. :)
>> Walking on Sunshine Anonymous
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Also, some constructive criticism would be nice on some of my work so far. :)

This one was taken in a puddle after it rained. :D
>> Chelsea Anonymous
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One taken a few months back. :)
>> And just one more.. Anonymous
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This one is of me. Used a tripod and 10 second timer.
>> Vincent
>>71339
Wow, that is a great pic, You nailed the exposure, great angle and everything, flipping it upside down helped too. Had to really look at it.

Can't offer any advice since it looks pretty damn fantastic to me.
>> Anonymous
Try to get a 30D...used if you need to.
New 40D is coming out very soon so prices will drop.
>> sage
Your hawt
>> Anonymous
>>71344
When does the 40D come out? And about how much do you think it'll drop? It'll be about 2 months before I can get it anyway. I have to do three, large paintings for someone, then I get the money to buy the camera.
>> Anonymous
>>71341
hey at least one person in /s/ thinks you're
'actually quite beautiful'
>> Anonymous
>>71365
found it
http://cgi.4chan.org/s/res/1632760.html#q1632778
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>71337
For the most part, unless it's a really huge chunk, dust won't show up at normal apertures, only when you get up to f/16 and smaller territory.

For $700, you could get a used 20D instead of a new Rebel XT, and the 20D's a better camera in just about every respect. I'd suggest going for that instead.
>> Anonymous
I'll look into the 20D then. :)

Thank you! :)
>> Anonymous
Why aren't we giving the OP our standard, stock DSLR advice? IMO, the Rebel and the 20D handle like ass.

OP, all the entry-level DSLRs (Rebel, Pentax K100D, Nikon D40, Olympus E-410) are close enough in specs and quality that they're all, though with their own unique sets of strengths and weaknesses, good cameras.

The general advice around /p/ is to go to a camera store and play around with it, see how it feels in your hand and how you like the viewfinder.

Read this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/viewfinders.shtml

Personally, I heavily privelege coverage, but it's your call.
>> Anonymous
I'm a bit biased because I've just bought a 20d, however because you're new to SLRs, your best bet is a D40 simply because of its easy to use interface - it really makes things easy and gives you little hints on apeture and shutter speeds. The 20D is a good camera, but it was designed with pros in mind and might be a little hard to use
>> ac
>>71434
Because I'm a CanoFag and always tell people to get Canons.
>> Anonymous
>>71434
K100D and kit lens (which has metal! w00t!) is under $450 new with $50 mail-in rebate (that'd take it down to $400) and would leave plenty of money for accessories... and there are plenty of used K-mount lenses out there if you know where to look... and, hey, if not, there are always lens adapters so you could shoot with Canon or Nikon lenses!
>> Anonymous
>>71442
No tripcode poser? Whats the matter, too deep for you?
>> Anonymous
Go for a Nikon D80 or Canon Rebel XTi and go look on eBay they have really good prices, but be careful to see if it's an authorized dealer otherwise you won't be eligible for waranty... Have fun.
>> Anonymous
>>71337
how do u know if there's dust in your sensor?
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
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>>71655
Drop your aperture to the minimum. f/22 or so. Take a picture of a clean white sheet of paper or something. If you see black spots on it, you've got dust on your sensor. Pic related.

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTiFirmware VersionFirmware 1.0.5Owner NameunknownSerial Number0420104373Image-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution72 dpiVertical Resolution72 dpiImage Created2007:08:26 12:03:05Exposure Time0.8 secF-Numberf/22.0Exposure ProgramAperture PriorityISO Speed Rating100Lens Aperturef/22.0Exposure Bias0 EVFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length35.00 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width3888Image Height2592RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure ModeAv-PriorityFocus TypeAutoMetering ModeEvaluativeSharpnessUnknownSaturationNormalContrastNormalShooting ModeManualImage SizeLargeFocus ModeManualDrive ModeSingleFlash ModeOffCompression SettingFineMacro ModeNormalWhite BalanceAutoExposure Compensation3Sensor ISO Speed160Camera Actuations-313851760Color Matrix129
>> Anonymous
>>71658
Can you get dust on your sensor if you never switch lenses?
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>71670
Yep. Especially if you have a zoom lens.
>> Anonymous
>>71671
so how should anon clean the sensor if he should find dust on it?
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>71727
Meh. I'd say just ignore it unless you shoot at narrower than f/16 a lot.
>> Anonymous
What if you take a picture of blackness and have colored pixels at low apertures?
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>71731
That's hot pixels. Something else entirely.
>> Anonymous
>>71732
What can I do about that? Is it a bad sensor?
>> Anonymous
>>71734
Sensors are not 100% perfect. If the problem really bothers you, send it back to Canon for pixel remapping. If you want a temporary solution you can use image editing programs to clone out the spots.
>> Anonymous
>>71805
or you can just use a lense cleaner... normally gets the bigger ones off.
>> Anonymous
>>71734

As mentioned, if you don't send it back to the manufacturer there's really nothing you can do about it/ It's a flaw in one of the sensors on the CCD itself. If it drives you nuts send it back, if not you can edit the dot out.