Until last week, I was using a Canon point and shoot digital (I forget the model). Well the screen died when I was ready to start documenting my tank progress.

Unbelievably, my wife supported my wild idea to by a used digital SLR. I ended up finding one on eBay, a Canon Rebel EOS. It's the 6.3mp one, I guess the original model from around 2003/4. My coworker used that one for a while and said I would be quite happy with it.

It comes with the stock lens, an external flash and a tripod. But not too much else. I have a 2gb card that will work in it so I should be good to do some basics.

It arrived today, so I'll be excited to give it a try.

So are there any suggestions for a newbie photographer/reefer? Anyone familiar with this particular camera and can give me some advise on what settings I should use? I have a feeling there are some accomplished photographers amonth the group.

Thanks in Avance.
-b

I got a lot of good information on this site.
http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=229223

It's a long thread you have to read through it, but you can pick up some good information. I have the same camera and when you get a few extra bucks a 100mm 2.8f macro is nice to get also, be prepared to spend @$400.
Jeff

Cool, thanks for that link. Going to spend some time tonight and see if I can grab some decent pics.

Cool! Can't wait to see pics!

http://atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4370