I just bought this camera, and when i turn it on it saids no CF card inserted, do i have to have a CF card to use the camera and why won't an image appear on the LCD screen? I'm a beginner and i have no one to help me... PLEASE help...
2007-12-25 06:08:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
As stated, you need a compact flash card. You will not be able to see the image on the screen before you take it, only review it after you snap. You will compose your image the old fashioned way, through the viewfinder. Go get your CF card ASAP. You will need your camera manual again and again and again, so keep it handy and plan to do a lot of reading, studying, and experimenting. You have a great camera, but it will take some effort on your part to learn how to use it. Have fun!
2007-12-25 07:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The screen on the back is for pic review and to access the main menu. You will take every picture through the viewfinder.
You do not own a toy. You now own a CAMERA! And its a damn good one!
You must purchase a CF memory card. 2 GB in size will do..
I wish you accepted e-mails, we could discus any ?'s you have about this camera. I own a NIKON D50 and its a real treat to own a DSLR.
Opps! I gave her the answer for a NIKON, my bad...
I correct.
The Rat
2007-12-25 14:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like milepost's answer except about the SD card. I own a Canon digital Rebel (not xt) and it takes the CF card as described above. I assume yours does also.
2007-12-25 15:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by rsimons56 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to purchae a CF memory card [not a SD one] with at least 1 gig of space. Unless you are planning to shoot multiple hi-speed images, choose a normal speed memory card.
Good luck!
2007-12-25 15:15:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋