Canon Eos 1000d

[eeyore2502]

Have decided to make the jump from digital to a dslr. Was undecided for a while between the Nikon D60 and the Canon 1000d, eventually decided on the canon. Hubby has bought it for me for christmas.

As I said this is my first dslr, looking for some advise on picture taking settings and lenses. I have just recently got involved in taking pictures for the local rugby club so will be looking to buy a second lense.

thanks in advance,

[ziggy53]

Have decided to make the jump from digital to a dslr. Was undecided for a while between the Nikon D60 and the Canon 1000d, eventually decided on the canon. Hubby has bought it for me for christmas.

As I said this is my first dslr, looking for some advise on picture taking settings and lenses. I have just recently got involved in taking pictures for the local rugby club so will be looking to buy a second lense.

thanks in advance,

Eeyore2502, welcome to the Digital Grin. :clap

Entry level dSLRs are rarely great cameras for action sports. You can maximize your results by using sports optics like the venerable Canon EF 70-200mm, f2.8L USM (with or without IS) and the EF 300mm, f2.8L USM.

[eeyore2502]

Thanks will have a look into those lens.

[Tee Why]

I personally liked Rick Sammon's book, I think it's titled complete guide to digital photography. I think many others recommend understanding exposures by Bryan Peterson.

As for a lens for sport, the 70-200mm f2.8 IS is probably considered a standard Canon sports lens for pros and enthusiasts but it's about $1600. A sub $300 option is a 55-250mmIS lens. So depending on your budget, you can get various lenses out there for sports.

I think the XS should be fine for sport for beginners and casual use, but if you want to get into sports a lot, then a 40D with a grip may work better for you.