Fish Creek Provincial Park - Testing out the Canon

[Boris2k7]

I just purchased my first DSLR, the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (with a Tamron 18-200mm lens) today. As such, I also wanted to test it out. So I took a stroll down into Fish Creek once I got home. Unfortunately, I am still getting used to the camera settings so not every shot is exactly a gem. However, I hope that this well get better in coming days. Most of the testing done today was in the manual mode, working with different ISO settings and such.

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[g-nett]

Some nice shots there Boris. I would love to get a DSLR sometime soon and it will most likely be a Canon.

[polishavenger]

I hope you picked up that beer can? I love seeing the park, I grew up in there, but dont get out to it enough since moving to down town. Thanks for the shots.

[Xelebes]

Those, now those, are sharp shots. You make it sound like the camera is doing most of the work.

[Rob D]

Hey Boris, hope you are enjoying your new toy. Is this photo of new bridge construction over Fish Creek?

[Boris2k7]

Originally Posted by polishavenger

I hope you picked up that beer can? I love seeing the park, I grew up in there, but dont get out to it enough since moving to down town. Thanks for the shots.

I would have, but it was sitting out in the middle of a pond... the amount of human waste lying around is appalling. Beer cans, cigarettes, etc.

Rob: Yes, there are quite a few bridges under construction down in the park.

[Wooster]

Wow, how Ansel Adams of you.



There is a bit of blur in a couple of your pics, but that is to be expected with a new toy. I look forward to seeing your updates with this new Camera.

Hey, we should get that group together to catalog the downtown skyline from various angles over time.

[Surrealplaces]

Nice shots Boris. Looking forward to seeing that new DSLR in action on construction updates

[Bokimon]

Yeah nice pictures. Do you have any you took with the D40 or was it basically unusable because of the lens issue?
Lets see a pict of your camera gear..
A DSLR will definetly make a world of difference in quality, sharpness and even the creative minds of the photographer. Nicely done joining the "Pro" side of things,
Fish Creek is really a very nice setting in our city. I like to ride my bike on its various winding paths especially along the river and by any of the ponds and wetlands to look for wildlife.

I wonder how much has changed since the flood of 2005. Did Fish Creek itself really change its flow or create new flows?
I still see the bridges at Evergreen where that big helicopter came and hauled tem off after the flood. I have a pict I will post.
One day in the summer I like to either raft down the creek to the Bow River or try and ride my bike down the creek since it aint very deep.

[Bokimon]

This is that huge skycrane helicopter which hauled away the bridges after the flood. 2 of em still remain at the parking lot at Evergreen.
http://web01.jetphotos.net/viewphoto...534712&nseq=30
Oh ya and I shoot DSLR myself as well. Dont mind my plug.
Before I shot with film camera which I have been doing for ages..
My old Nikon EM for the last 9 years or so.

And this is my DSLR the Nikon D70s.

[Boris2k7]

Nah, I didn't get anything with the D40X. I only had it for a few hours. It is basically the same lens anyways, just a different camera body.

Yeah, it makes a world of difference, at least mentally. You feel much more... empowered, I guess. Plus it is fun to have the flexibility to work in many different modes even if you normally just use the auto settings.

I haven't noticed the creek having changed much, at least in my area. I remember seeing those bridges being hauled down. It looked kinda funny seeing those helis flying down into the park.

[Boris2k7]

The new camera (Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi w/ Tamron 18-200mm)




The old camera (Nikon E4600)


Fear not, old Nikon, you too will serve a special purpose

[Innersoul1]

Well done Boris!

[The Chemist]

Nice pictures, nice camera. I used to have an original Digital Rebel, but when I replaced it I didn't go with Canon because the new Rebel XT was too small and I HATED the grip on it.

I bought an Olympus E-500 instead, which I love.

[IntotheWest]

^Yeah, I've noticed the new Rebel Digital is smaller...I'd just try and get used to it, I really like the Rebels.

Great shots though Boris - one of my favourite places to take pics.

Not sure how your point-and-shoot was, but if using the auto-modes, the multi-point focus can be a pain sometimes - resulting in not focusing exactly where you want. Also, those bigger lenses take a steady hand! I had to buy a monopod to help steady the shot (though, I'm not impressed with the Sigma 200mm lens anyway).

Have fun! Look forward to seeing more!

[Just Build It]

Nice shots, and nice camera. I wouldn't mind having a camera like that myself.

[RWin]

Originally Posted by Boris550

Spawning?

[DizzyEdge]

Originally Posted by Boris550

I just purchased my first DSLR, the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (with a Tamron 18-200mm lens) today. As such, I also wanted to test it out. So I took a stroll down into Fish Creek once I got home. Unfortunately, I am still getting used to the camera settings so not every shot is exactly a gem. However, I hope that this well get better in coming days. Most of the testing done today was in the manual mode, working with different ISO settings and such.
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That's my fave, very brochure-worthy.