not sure the answer for number one, but it is quite easy to post a photo on your page

go to tinypic.com
and upload your photo there.
then you will be provided with a set of links.

you may use the link for the myspace already, or you could copy the link that is "direct for layout"
and put it in this code

..

take out all of the spaces.

:)
 

img src="link here"

just put a < on the beginning and a > on the end.

sorry it didnt work the first time. :P
 

Yeah, the 50 is a GREAT "all purpose" lens!
...and the f1.4 doesn't hurt either!!

:)
 

I have the Canon EF-S 17-55 as my "basic" lens and I use my Canon EF 70-200 for anything that I know I nned to get the distance to shoot.
Its more about the lens QUALITY, however...
Spend as much as you can on a QUALITY lense with good glass, rather than overspend on a "bigger" lens with crap glass.

Just my .02


~jed~
 

the 18-135mm is one of the best starter lines!!!
and http://imageshack.us/ is what i use to post to my page! make use you check the boxes!!
and sue the bottom url code!!

good luck
 

Best for the money.....hands down!
Get the EF-S 17-85mm IS.............

Or if you can put more money towards your lens, GET the EF 24-70 "L"

Both are great for all-around general purpose, and will suit low light situations.
 

I use FLICKR to share my photos
 

Personally I find nothing wrong with the 18-55mm kit lens, but I didn't think it came packaged with a 40D. Usually the 40D comes with a 28-135mm IS USM or a 17-85mm IS USM. I have the 18-55mm that came packaged with my Rebel XT and for the price of the lens...it's not as bad as people say. You just need to practice using it. I typically shoot in manual mode and have shot some pretty decent low-light photos with it. Yes....it can be done! I also do custom settings in my camera to help me get the results I'm after. I have played with the 28-135mm IS lens that comes packaged with the 40D and it takes beautiful photos. I do agree that a 50mm f1.4 would be a great lens for low light, portraits and certain wedding shots, but it does require you move around alot due to it being a fixed focal lens. It also takes alot of practice to use. I don't own one yet, but it's on the top of my wish list. My suggestion is to do a Google search on best Canon lenses for weddings and read the forums on what other photographers are suggesting. A good place to go for lens reviews is www.photodo.com

As far as posting pics and doing slideshows on myspace...you can do slideshows directly from your pics section right here on myspace.
 

I did research and found that 50 mm f1.8 or 50 mm f1.4 was the two most used for portraiture. I have a 50 mm now, I've not used it for portraits, but for nature so far. It's got great depth of field and works great with the lighting..
 

Thank You SOOOOOOO Much for all of your generous advice. A novice like me needs as much experienced advice as I can get. I am going to go line by line and will do some lens shopping and afixing my pics to my website. Thanks again so much for all of your valued advice!!!

Christina
 

I own most of the cool Canon lens that cost 1500+ but, The 50mm 1.4 is the one I seem to use the most. around 350.00