Dareshooter

Always remove the lens hood when using the on board flash.

I think you're pretty much correct but it seems to me that it bases it's color rendition on these styles but doesn't always follow them exactly. Not a good way to go if you shoot jpeg only imho...

Thanks for the correction,not sure if your idea will fly though.

Then you'll be accused of feathering your own nest

No idea

Skyglider the camera did expose the scene for zero compensation. The photographer and the camera's meter were both fooled by the large expanse of sky and water within the frame hence the...

This is underexposure caused by the bright sky and sea which are dominating the second pic and the one you uploaded in your second post.Be aware that the sky is also being reflected by the sea so...

Thank very much. When I first bought it I tried the other lug to see if I could wear it across my right shoulder but it didn't feel right. Never occurred to me to leave it there and use it like you...

Why please explain ? If Michele had dialed the ISO down lets say a couple of stops, she would have ended up with a slower shutter speed possibly resulting in blur from subject movement or camera...

Another vote for the OP Tech.I too considered the Black Rapid but didn't like the idea of unscrewing the plate from the tripod bush when I need to use one. Some say the Op Tech is really awkward...

You did,the sun is one big ball of fire !! ;-)

Absolutely correct but with one caveat. If you're using back button focus the selected focus point won't show up in DPP.

I think you're learning fast,this has turned out to be a great thread hasn't it ? :-)

I'm not going to add too much to what's already been said or suggested but I think you may have missed an opportunity to make a good gull and reflection shot here.(apologies in advance if you shot...

Thanks very much Calboy87,appreciated. Best Regards, DS

You haven't missed anything Michele,the 1100D/T3 does not have a DOF preview button at the side of the lens throat.That's the bad news. :-( Good news is that you can assign the set button to DOF...

You won't see anything happen until you stop the lens down to a smaller aperture F8-22 e.g.  Look through the viewfinder ,push the DOF button in and change the aperture from say F 5.6 to F16 and...

The lighthouse shot is beautiful.Two things missing though, a frame and a wall to hang it on :-) BTW where is the location ?

You've got this wrong, aperture settings with large numbers such as F16 result in a smaller aperture leading to  more extensive DOF ( more of the subject in focus)    and larger numbered settings...

Wider than 18mm for Las Vegas but you might want to also consider a telephoto zoom for the Grand Canyon.Something in the region of 70-200 would help you explore distant vistas which are not...