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Ta-dah!!
Okay, I kept my promise that I wouldn't dither anymore but would go the store and make a decision. I also just found out that I will be getting a couple thousand in back pay (a whole other story) in the first pay in January. I wanted to take advantage of the boxing day sales so went to Henry's. I have heard good stories about their customer service and didn't want to go to Future Shop. I called a friend and asked her if she wanted to come along. So off we went. I played with both the Canon and the Nikon. Took pictures with both and decided I like the feel of the Nikon better.
Here she is, my new baby:
now here is also a story that illustrates why I love my husband. When I first broached the subject with him he was quite against it: why did I need a new camera, I'm not a professional, this one is fine. I didn't say anything because that would have led to a fight. And he always needs time to mull.
so yesterday he said, how much is this camera you want anyway? I told him '699 on futureshop starting tomorrow'. 'Well don't you think that you should get on that?' he says.'I'd rather go to Henrys' I say and they are having a sale too. (I also explain why).
So today I head off. He's in a bit of sticker shock but I got the camera with the kit lens for $719 (before taxes, memory card and extended warranty). I also bought a sling camera bag/knapsack thingy.
So then he wants to know what we are doing with my old camera. I want to keep it is a p&s. Also our daughter is taking a photography class and may want it next term. I have also had someone ask to buy it. He first says sell it. then says, 'no never mind. that's your hobby. you should get to decide what to do with your hobby.' Isn't he grand????
Battery is charging as I type. Tomorrow heading out to take some photos. Might play with it tonight too.
Who wants to celebrate with me???
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Originally Posted by Bambi
Don't be afraid to shoot with that puppy at iso 2500. Whole new world now, Bambi.
If so, here's a little tip for fast action under the lights. Go into the Shooting Menu and select ISO Sensitivity Settings. Choose a minimum shutter speed of somewhere between 1/500 and 1/1000 sec. Then turn the ISO Auto Control on. Nice sharp shots from there on out. Just remember to turn ISO Auto Control back off after the game.
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