Lisa asks…
Is this camera good for making videos? (For example, YouTube).?
Recently, I have discovered that as of tomorrow, 7/24 is “Life In a Day” where you can post a segment relating to your daily life or something you are passionate about on YouTube and there is a possible chance it could be used in a presentation/ time capsule. Considering that I rarely film videos, and have a minimum or decent amount of experience, I was wondering if a canon Rebel T2i has a quality well enough for YouTube? If so, do any of you general tips on filming? Also, what resolution or setting should I choose for the best prospect and overall quality?
-Your help will be appreciated! Thanks. 
rob answers:
The T2i shoots high definition video, You don;t need to buy anything even close to that expensive for Youtube video posts.
Ruth asks…
How do I take a photo?
I just bought a new SLR (digital) canon Rebel T2i and I am still figuring out how to use it. This is the first I have ever owned. I am looking for tips on how to take pictures of buildings and also more importantly aquarium photos. I have played with the ISO a little but can you give me any tips or advice… and please be gentle on the camera language because I suck at it (lens is just a 18-55mm)
I don’t live in a big city, so I can’t just go to a photo shop but thanks… and I know how to work a camera , this is not my first camera , just my first SLR. I am looking for actual advice, not the obvious. Maybe explaining in more detail what things are.. such as ISO okay but what the heck is that… I have been playing with it, but I don’t really get what it does… when it was way low my picture was WAY bright, as I turned it up it became better…. but I have no idea why, or why I need to mess with the ISO.
rob answers:
1. Open box camera came in.
2. Find manual
3. Read manual
4. Go to library or bookshop
5. Look for books on basic photography
6. Buy or borrow one or two of them
7. Read them and learn.
David asks…
Photography Questions?
I am just beginning to really delve into photography, and there is SO much to learn, wow….but anyway can anyone help me really understand the following terms, I don’t really want dictionary definitions as I could just as easily look them up myself, but maybe explain them in a more easily understandable way, Thank-You.
-DSLR
-Macro
-iso
-f 1/8
-Image Stabilized Lens
Can you please also add any tips , tricks, etc for great photography?! I have photoshop elements 9 and for a camera I have the canon Rebel T2i …….
rob answers:
DSLR – Digital Single lens Reflex. A camera with one lens that when you look through the eye piece, you are actually looking through the lens with the help of various mirrors.
Aperture- The lens setting that allows more or less light through a lens, and into the camera. Think of it as a small hole, (f16 or f22) or a large hole (f1.8 or f2.8)
Macro- Close up
ISO- the sensitivity of your camera sensor to the light. At ISO 100, the camera sensor needs more light to get a proper exposure. Conversly, at ISO 800, it requires less light to make a correct exposure. ISO 100-200 is for bright sun, ISO 400 is kind of an all around ISO, or one to use indoors with a flash. ISO 1600 is for dark scenes, like night time sports under stadium lights, or indoor basketball (normally for when a flash isn’t possible).
F 1/8 ???? Probably f8 or f1.8. F1.8 lets in a lot of light, f8 is somewhere in the middle of the apertures, depending on the lens.
Image stabilization lens is one that allows for lower shutter speeds because it has a gyro in the lens to minimize vibration.
Maria asks…
I think I destroyed my DSLR, can this be fixed?
I Recently purchased a canon Rebel T2i back in April, and noticed just yesterday that I had some sensor dust, which being the inexperienced DSLR user that I am, I thought the dust was on the MIRROR. I took a non abrasive cloth and wiped the mirror somewhat hard, and then used a can of compressed air to clean it (BAD IDEA)
So now, when I look through the viewfinder, the green colored exposure level indicator and the ISO speed numbers look scratched and flaky, like I took a fingernail to a scratch off lottery ticket. Was this from cleaning the mirror? I can’t find the cause of it. I know it is difficult to explain, but I feel that the quality of my shots may have degraded due to my cleaning, although the shots are still coming out clean, it’s difficult to tell.
Has anyone ever heard of this? Any tips or advice would be MUCH appreciated.
I’ve quickly realized just how sensitive a piece of equipment such as this is, and that I need to treat it with much more care.
Dylan~
rob answers:
Buy a Lenspen sensor cleaner. Make sure you buy the genuine article, there are many rip-off imitations around.
Http://www.lenspen.com/
Sharon asks…
Choosing my first SLR camera?
So I’m getting my 1st SRL or DSLR camera. But I need somewhat of a professional or someone who has experience with them to tell me what should I get I’m thinking of getting the canon Rebel T2i . But I don’t know what the best type of lens to start off with. Can someone give me some tips on what would be the right lenses to start off with. I’m going to study photography in college and I’d like to take my pictures to the next level.
I know some of said “depend on what type of photography.” The type of photography I would do is Portrait, Sports, Landscape/Scenery photography. I been looking at bundles they mostly come with telephoto lens but the number for mm is different I don’t know which on would be best.
rob answers:
You should start with the 18-55 kit lens. After you have used that lens heavily for several months, you will understand your new camera and your style of photography to make an educated decision as to what additional lens(es) you require.
Trying to pick lenses without having a good deal of experience with DSLRs often leads to the purchase of expensive lenses that sit on the shelf.
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