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*****December 2011*****

I just traded in my XTi and upgraded to the Canon Rebel T3i a.k.a. 600D. I absolutely love it.

It's a great upgrade from the XTi, and the it's perfect DSLR for my needs and my level. I've so far been playing with it around the house. Probably won't take any worthy pictures with it until early 2012. I'm currently learning the controls and features...a lot of it is similar to the XTi, but a lot of it is new. If anyone reading this is considering the T3i, feel free to contact me with any questions.

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Pictures from summer 2008 to autumn of 2011 taken with:

Canon Rebel XTi / 400D
Lenses used:
-Canon EF-S 18-55mm (the original kit lens)
-Canon EF-S 18-200mm (my workhorse lens)
-Canon EF-S 10-22mm (my lovely wide-angle)
-Sigma DG 70-300 (I rarely use this one! maybe it'll come in handy for wildlife somewhere, but I might sell it. Great lens though.)

Pictures from 2001 and prior to summer 2008: My old Minolta film SLR

Pictures prior to 2001: My dad's point-and-shoot camera.

software used so far:

-Canon Digital Photo Professional (prior to autumn 2009)
-Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (autumn 2009-present)
-Microsoft Paintbrush (used prior to buying PS6, for some simple airbrushing functions)

Just invested in 5 new filters and I'm really excited to use them!! (7/16/2011)
Tiffen ND4 filter 77mm (for my wide-angle lens)
Tiffen ND8 filter 72mm (for my workhorse lens)
Tiffen CPL filter 72mm (for my workhorse lens)
Hoya ND8 filter 77mm (for my wide-angle lens)
Hoya ND4 filter 72mm (for my workhorse lens)

Bought all of these used (in great condition) on Amazon and Ebay for much cheaper than new retail price. Make sure to bargain hunt!!!!