Almost every time I sit down at the computer and look at Jessica and April's blogs I have caught myself sighing to myself and saying "I really wish I had a good camera." Don't get me wrong my Kodak Easyshare has been a trusty companion of mine for over 2 years...I rarely if ever leave home without it and pick it up each and every day but I long for a camera that is "faster" and better. Mine is SO slow that I miss tons of great shots because I am waiting for the prior picture to save and when my kids are on the move the opportunity is lost forever.
Growing up I never had any hobbies....EVER...not kidding...sleeping and studying were the only things close to a hobby for me until I had kids and I started taking pictures of them....that became my only hobby...yay for finally having a hobby!!!! Not long ago Jamey bought me a new all in one printer, scanner, copier and I LOVE it! To the delight of our families they have tons of wonderful new pictures of the kids courtesy of my awesome photo printer and I have taken, edited, printed and framed some great photos but I still long for a new camera.
To my utter shock last night Jamey told me that I should get a new camera!!!!!! I spent a couple of hours online last night looking at the cameras and prices and was depressed.....they are SO expensive!!!! I rattled off some prices and of course he didn't go for the $7999.00 one I saw but he did go for the ones that were still VERY pricey in my mind!!!!! I was SHOCKED!!!!! I picked my my jaw up off the floor, asked him if he was sure and let him convince me that I could have one.
I had NO idea what I wanted/needed in a camera....just about anything would be an improvement over the one I have now! After shopping online until my eyes were about to cross I decided that I would go with a Nikon D60 Kit....camera, two lenses, extra memory, extended warranty, case, instructional DVD, and other accessories. I hope I did not make a bad decision and if I did....PLEASE don't tell me I did or I may cry! :-) The camera is ordered and on the way.
I am so excited but am feeling guilty about the purchase!!!!! This is the most expensive "gift" I have ever had other than necessities like a car and a house and my wedding ring set. I am really not a materialistic or a high maintenance person...I really don't like jewelry, I rarely ever go shopping for clothes for me, never get my hair "done" unless Great Clips counts as hair "done" but I don't think it does. (This gift takes care of my 7th anniversary gift, my next birthday in November and Christmas!!!!) The things that are keeping me from totally getting the guilt over take my happiness and excitement is the fact that I will use this item probably each and every day, hopefully it will last for a VERY long time and I have never had a hobby before so I have never spent money on hobbies....30 years of no hobby expenses!!!!!!!!!
I cannot wait to get my hands on my new camera....the camera I will have no idea how to use!!!! I will probably just stare at it for the first week...well no, I need to learn how to use it so that I all of our vacation pictures will not be out of focus I guess!!!!!
That's awesome!!! Matt told me not long ago that getting me a better camera was a priority. I do the same thing with April and Jessica's pictures. I often snap a picture, and the expression is adorable, but the quality of the photo sucks. I also have a 2 year-old Kodak Easy Share.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will catch on quickly and come to know your camera inside out in no time. When Bonnie was a baby, I took a photography class from the Continuing Education program at our local college to learn how to use a nice 35mm that had belonged to Matt's grandfather. It was fun, and I learned a lot. Maybe you can find a class if you don't learn enough from your instructional DVD.
Yea!!!! I am so excited for you! Joy there are thousands of useful books and online websites to help you learn how to use a Dslr, but nothing beats practice! Just take the sucker out every day with the kids this summer and use the hell out of it. The Nikon D60 is a very good camera, you did well dear, no worries there!
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