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  1. Cardamom Pod

    Seeking advice and tips for using my new T1i (500D) with a 55-250mm lens

    That's true; I shoot my 400 at f5.6, but I think my 55-250 was at f7.1 or so.
  2. Cardamom Pod

    Seeking advice and tips for using my new T1i (500D) with a 55-250mm lens

    When I started out, I also shot in Tv mode, but I find that Av is much better. You can get a nice shallow depth of field with a small f-number (small f-number=large aperture=blurred background), and I find that the camera has a much better idea of what my shutter speed should be than I do. Also...
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