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Re: Upgraded from an XSi to T1i. First impressions

 
 
Dave
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      07-03-2009, 03:23 AM
It's been two months? Any more insight?

I got a 30-day money back guarantee on mine and sent it back before the
30-days was up. The HD video was total crap because of only 20 fps.
What ever idiot at Canon thought 20 fps was a good idea should be fired.

In article <o72dne8VrvRTvGPUnZ2dnUVZ_u-(E-Mail Removed)>,
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> I've had this XSi less than 8 months, but I couldn't resist what the new T1i
> has to offer. It uses the same camera body and hence the same accessories
> as the XSi, so I would be able to continue using my investments in the
> accessories I had purchased. Once I receiver the new T1i I took the old XSi
> out of the camera bag and removed the rubber armor cover . It cost $50 and
> I wanted to use it on the T1i. I looked things over and the only thing I
> noticed I needed to do to get it to work on the T1i was to punch a hole over
> the microphone and speaker for all to work on the T1i.
>
> Before putting the old XSi away for now, I turned it on and set all settings
> back to factory. Turned the camera off, removed the memory card and
> battery, and put the camera away in its original packing and set it aside.
> I located all the old manuals and software and threw it back into the
> factory box. Then I removed the software from my computer in anticipation
> of the new software with the T1i.
>
> The first thing I did to the T1i was to place a DOLICA 3" protective cover
> over the LCD display before any dust or scratches could happen. Then I
> placed the rubber Armor over it and marked where I needed to punch holes in
> it for the microphone and speaker. I used a paper punch for making the
> holes so I could obtain a clean circular cut in the rubber. I looked the
> camera over and all looked good. In fact, I couldn't tell the difference
> between the XSi and the T1i except the addition of two holes in the rubber
> cover.
>
> I installed a 50mm f1.4 lens on it, installed a fresh battery and memory
> card and fired the T1i up. The first thing I noticed is the improved use of
> colors in the menus. I set the Time and Date as requested. After selecting
> a custom setting on the function wheel I unlocked the ISO 6400 and ISO12800
> settings in the Custom Function Settings area. I enabled Live View Shooting
> and then took a look at what I had.
>
> I decided to set the camera down for the moment and concentrate on
> installing the software that came with the camera. I checked the Canon web
> site for the software, manuals, and driver numbers against the ones on the
> CD's that came with the camera. All numbers were current so I installed the
> software off of the CD as presented. So now all is setup for use with the
> new Canon T1i camera. It will be a while before I become used to this new
> camera. Their are so many features and options to learn.
>
> The two main features I gained in this upgrade are low-light photography and
> Hi-Definition Video recording. I look forward to the new season ahead of me
> as I will have a new excuse to go outside and take some pictures.
>
> William
>
>
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