[Billspencer]

Hello people my names Bill I am 64 years old and have just bought my first dslr camera . A Canon 650D I have only ever had point and shoot cameras till now . The last one was a Sony Cybershot super zoom that I really enjoyed using so have taken the next step . I have three lenses two I got with the camera a 55-250 mm and a 18-55mm kit lenses . the third I bought seperate thats a 60 mm Macro lense as I simply love close up shooting of spiders and all insects . Its just the getting them to sit still while I take thier photos I am having trouble with The hitting on the back of the head method with a shoe does keep them still but not good on the photo lol .

[EnglishBob]

Try a smaller shoe!

Welcome to shuttertalk Bill. You'll find the learning curve from P&S to DSLR a complicated one, but once mastered it's well worth it. When I got my first DSLR I have to admit I was dissapointed, the shots straight out of the camera weren't as vivid or sharp as the P&S I had been previously using.

Once I mastered the post processing work flow my images were brighter and sharper than ever... and low light performance is way better than P&S.

[Barbara G.]

Welcome to the forums! We are glad you are here! We look forward to seeing how you are coming along in photo shooting!

[BrandyMaeD]

WOOHOO! Another Canon user! Welcome! Can't wait to see some of your photos!

[Billspencer]

WOOHOO! Another Canon user! Welcome! Can't wait to see some of your photos!

Hello Brandy
Gotto figure out how to download photos first lol

[Billspencer]

Welcome to the forums! We are glad you are here! We look forward to seeing how you are coming along in photo shooting!

thanks for the welcome Barbra