I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT that I bought last year with the kit lens (18-55mm). I have taken alot of good photos (mainly on auto), but I want to be able to take ALOT of REALLY GREAT photos!!! I have been reading as much as I can about the settings, aperture, shutter speed, etc. I have also looked...

I work for a not for profit company, we are going to remote areas in Southeast Asia and South Asia to photograph, collect, and study traditional kite makers. This means that we can only carry limited equipment, and have very limited (mostly none) lighting options. We need to be able to take really good...