Tuesday, October 11, 2011

New camera

I'm so excited--I just bought a D-SLR. I've been wanting one for some time and was stashing away a 20 here and there to save up for one, but it was slow going. Then I got a totally unexpected consulting job that provided me with the rest. I bought a Canon EOS T3. It's still in the box. After years of handling a point-and-shoot and my iPhone, I'm half scared of the thing. I'll peruse the manuals tonight; this weekend, I'll be able to get out to play with it. I'm pretty sure I'll still be taking most of my photos with the iPhone. After all, the best camera is the one you have with you, and it's always in my pocket. But the Canon should give me the opportunity to stretch a bit. I'm looking forward to climbing the learning curve.
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9 comments:

  1. GiseleOctober 11, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Yay! I have had my DSLR for 6 months. Practice, practice, practice. There are days when I'm really thinking I am progressing and then days when I find it completely overwhelming, but I keep trying. The T3 was my alternative option to the one I got (60D). I think you made a solid choice and can't wait to see your results.

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  2. GiseleOctober 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Also, the manual completely overwhelmed me. I have these two books (the version for my camera) and I liked them both. They really helped me get up and running with stuff the manual won't tell you (things like to set the camera so it won't fire unless there is a memory card in it - I can't imagine thinking you're taking pictures all day to come home and realize there is no camera in the card. I actually headed out once with the card still in my computer.)

    http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T3i-600D/dp/032177664X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318386196&sr=1-2

    http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-Digital-Field-Guides/dp/0470648619/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318386196&sr=1-5

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  3. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Congrats Bobbie now the FUN and learning begins. LOL Take your time and don't get a Nose Bleed from the excitement - BUT I can't wait to see the results - Green Ron

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  4. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Enjoy...take a new feature every 3 or 4 days and master it before going on. Little bites are best!

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  5. regularmanOctober 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    You're going to have a ball with it Bobbie! It'll take some getting used to, but you'll be getting great shots from it in no time.

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  6. LoisOctober 12, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Enjoy your new camera!

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  7. SherrieOctober 12, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Bobbi,
    Congrats on the new camera. Can't wait to see some pictures. Although I like the ones from your iPhone. Have a great day!

    Sherrie

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  8. ~ValOctober 12, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Woo hoo! You will love it! This is the upgrade to my current camera. Best part is NO SHUTTER LAG!

    Have a ball! Can't wait to see some pictures.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Still catching up- Yay! With your fine eye I'm sure more amazing images are on the way.
    I found youtube videos on the camera I got from Bill to be helpful

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