Sankari

I have adobe lightroom 3 trial version, and the canon disc zoombrowser that came with it as well as digital photo professional. Are any of these ok? I havent used them yet as i got confused and gave up. Needless to say photo editing programs is not my forte! Can you give me a very simple easy way of changing them in one of these programs. ETA YAY it worked!

I thought some might not go into my other thread... Can someone tell me how to change images from RAW to JPEG? I can view them in my editing programs but cant view them any other way. They are going to be sent to owners of rabbits - i took photos at a show yesterday and they all want copies of photos of their rabbits so I need to change it for them as they will not be able to view it unless it's in the JPEG format. Any help appreciated. I just cannot work it out!

I havent used the 50mm again I want to get used to using the camera first i think. Which brings me to my next question... I mucked around with settings yesterday and they're in RAW format and I cant view them on my computer, can anyone tell me how to fix it! I was photographer at the rabbit show and everyone wants copies of photos of their rabbits. Which program do i do it in? I'm completely confused how to change it!

I dont eat rabbits and never will nor will my dog ever recieve it either Staranais! I am a breeder and exhibutor. I have come in here solely to provide rabbit care advice. IMO most vets don't know jack about rabbits and treat breeders like scum! So be prepared to be treated like that, you just have to fish around for the good vets really. Your best going to a vet who specialises in rabbits and knows the different conditions. One vet earlier in the year tried to charge me over $500 for an abcess! I had a second opinion and had it done for $150 So definately need to source the good from the money makers.

Rabbits need exercise every day whether they're destined to live out their lives as loved pets or produce stock destined for the table or the dog bowl. It is cruel to have them caged and never allowed out for exercise. My rabbits are in individual enclosures but are put into playpens every day for exercise. Alternated so it's a different area of the yard each day - with the dog restricted access if unsupervised. If you only have a couple rabbits then yes it is cheap to keep them except for when they require a vet which is damn expensive and many have no idea how to treat them so you're best going to a rabbit vet! If you have quite a few then it is expensive. 20kg of pellets only lasts me a fortnight bales of hay last a couple months.

Ah I found the button to press on the ZoomBrowser program to tell me what settings I had used! The third photo was on 50mm Focal length ISO 160 AV 4.0 TV 1/500 and the setting was on Close Up - should I be using a different setting and just get closer to her? where did I go wrong?

I was using the 18-55mm and the 50mm 1.8 lenses:) which number on the screen means focus? I have no idea how to change the focus I havent even opened the instruction manual yet! I downloaded the software that came with it I just dont know how to use it. I am a HUGE newbie at software it confuses me and i give up! I have enrolled in a photography course so hopefully that will help me to some extent! I feel a bit dumb asking these questions and not knowing anything about photography

also you cant get pet rabbits because there's very little meat on them at all. Your best off getting the meat breeds instead.

Although I am a breeder and only see rabbits as a pet animal not a food source, i am going to help you so you know exactly how to do this correctly. You can breed parent to progeny litters up to 4 generations without causing genetic faults. I have bred father daughter/ mother son and half sibling breedings without any issues. I have a chart from the rabbit association telling me safe matings I can do. 3 years on I am still learning! Rabbits can breed anytime from 12 weeks of age although they are not actually sexually mature until 5-6 months of age (I breed 6 months plus depending if they've reached full size). In Large breeds like New Zealand Whites, Chinchilla Gigantas etc.. you could get anything up to 12 in the one litter, if they all survive which it is a hard process breeding rabbits, then in one litter you will have a couple weeks worth depending how much each dog will get. Really should have a fair amount of does, if you want a constant supply it will not be a cheap way to feed your dogs - I don't recommend breeding them more than a couple times a year per doe. Each doe is different how they cope. You will need to breed 2 does at once in the event that one cant look after the kittens will you be able to foster them to the other doe? What if she has a massive litter as well? You cannot house male rabbits together after 10-12 weeks of age. All my females are also seperated for maximum acceptance of being mated I have found this to be the best way. Best to invest in the Giant breeds eg NZ white, Chinchilla, British giant, flemish giant etc.. they are all large rabbits. The bigger the rabbit the bigger the enclosure needs to be. Mine each have room to hop 3 times both from the back to front and from left to right and need to be able to stretch out and stand up on hind legs. Any breeding advice i am happy to help you so you can do this the best you can. As to feeding, they need at least 80% hay (not lucerne), a good quality pelleted or mix diet, ranges of vegetables and fruit but no lettuce or cabbage (both are very very bad to be fed to rabbits). I am a medium size scale rabbit stud and in a month I go through 40kg of pellets, 2 bales of hay and about 5 kg worth of vegies. Rabbits need to have Calicivirus vaccine, worming and mite treatment i use Ivermec which is administered externally. Your best off consulting someone who does this to ask if vaccines and worming/mite treatment will affect the dogs. I am unsure exactly if it is harmful. Hopefully i have helped

I also agree crating is the good option. My Golden Retriever had an operation in May due to having a torn Cruciate Ligament so they had to open up the knee joint remove the damaged ligament and put in a fake ligament. She was on 6 weeks STRICT crate rest, not allowed out of the crate unless on lead for toileting only. Our entrie house except for bedrooms are tiles. So I bought metres and metres of rubber matting to prevent slipping as we were walking her out of the crate/pen i made up for her and outside to toilet. All I did to keep her occupied was toys toys toys, some dogs needs treats etc to keep them happy and quiet for their recovery. From 6 weeks after surgery i immediately started swimming sessions for her. It built up muscle tone without being stressful on the leg. Slowly we built her up and now 3 months on she is able to do zoomies again! Let us know how your dog is! She's a beautiful dog by the way!

Personally I couldn't and never will do it, just my opinion. I have been breeding and showing Rabbits for 3 years. I just couldnt face to doing something like that, i couldnt do it to any animal. I see them as the beautiful pets they are not as a food source. Just my feelings on the issue

just realised i hadnt posted the link to the FB album! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/al...mp;id=617617547

Aww thanks. She's always so happy in the photos making her the perfect subject I quite like how they've turned out considering i've never used a DSLR before!! I am loving the new toy, never going back to compact cameras again!

Here is the link to the full album but seeing as photobucket is taking too long i cant wait for them all to upload... I'll put up a few for the non FB users... What do you guys think of my first attempt?

Thanks for the help

Awesome pics for the first attempt! Only 2 days to go til i get mine!!! Glad to see your photos turned out well

I decided to say to mum not to get me lenses. Asking for photo printer or another hard drive to store photos on :p I figure i want to be using the lenses i've got because they'll be plenty good enough I think for the time being until i learn and develop my skills more Is there any particular brand you guys that print prefer..? I was looking on websites and found this one.. http://www.teds.com.au/photo-printers/cano...890482_1001232/

lovely photos! cant wait to see your gorgeous boy again CF. It isnt right at kepala without him. At this stage we wont be at the next one unless mum changes her mind on doing something for her b'day.

Glad you are so happy with it BB. Can anyone point to any sites etc that say which lenses are for which things to photograph so I know for later on. My mum wants to buy me a different lens for my birthday in October and i dont know what to ask for. I'll have the 50mm 1.8 and the 18-55mm IS kit that comes with the camera, but what else can i get her to get? She's really insistant on getting a lens!

Rex. Yes do invest in one. I couldnt believe the cost, but then i thought how often do i actually buy anything for myself. Everything I buy is for my animals or friends. I'm treating myself to something i've wanted for so long. I cant wait to get it and test it out!

Lucky you!! oh bring on Wednesday for me!! Thanks for all that info KJA. That is extremely helpful. Lightroom sounds good. I've never used any photo editing software so hope I can work it out easily.

I just finished my second lot, and all the other concotchins i've been taking! i'm pretty much better now. I was on the stronger antibiotics for 2 courses which worked well. Most times it does take 2 lots to work properly! Hope your voice comes back soon!!

Mine will be picked up next wednesday I'm going to buy those books too. They look amazing!!

Hope your feeling better soon

The 50mm 1.8 lens was $149 but they price matched from another store who had it for $127 For the moment i'll stick with these couple then decide what else i want! I so cant wait to get it!