Frustrated and disappointed. I think that pretty well sums it up.
My camera has been pronounced more expensive to fix than to replace. Whatever is wrong is in the prongs that the CF card plugs into. I have been without a camera for over a month and, needless to say, I feel deprived.
So, I have begun to save my money to buy a new one. Now the fun part - shopping!!!
What should I get? I am just beginning to do research, but based on experience, I know I would like a digital SLR. I have previously owned a Canon and loved it, but I have only had it 5 years and now it's out of commission. Not that it might have been dropped.... maybe.... *innocent whistle*
While I own a couple of Canon lenses and would only need a body, I have heard that Nikon camera lenses are universal - that even lenses from decades ago will fit a new camera. That sounds very appealing!!
Along with an SLR, there have been times in the past few years when I could have really used a "point and shoot". Occasions when the event I am attending will not allow an SLR camera with a detachable lens. (Think music concerts, live performances, etc.) Something small and inexpensive is what I would like.
The guy at the camera store was seriously pushing a Sony, but it was nearly as big as an SLR (and just as expensive.) I think he was thinking to replace the SLR with this kicked up point and shoot that looked like an SLR on the outside, but doesn't have a mirror. I'll admit it had some pretty awesome features, but I'm not sure that's where I want to go....
Currently, I am using the camera on my phone which is completely unacceptable as far as I'm concerned! It gets me photos like this:
That would be REO Speedwagon from the 18th row - not that you can tell. :(
So, do any of you have suggestions? Is there something out there you've had your eye one? I would love to hear your thoughts! :)
Tiffany
My camera has been pronounced more expensive to fix than to replace. Whatever is wrong is in the prongs that the CF card plugs into. I have been without a camera for over a month and, needless to say, I feel deprived.
So, I have begun to save my money to buy a new one. Now the fun part - shopping!!!
What should I get? I am just beginning to do research, but based on experience, I know I would like a digital SLR. I have previously owned a Canon and loved it, but I have only had it 5 years and now it's out of commission. Not that it might have been dropped.... maybe.... *innocent whistle*
While I own a couple of Canon lenses and would only need a body, I have heard that Nikon camera lenses are universal - that even lenses from decades ago will fit a new camera. That sounds very appealing!!
Along with an SLR, there have been times in the past few years when I could have really used a "point and shoot". Occasions when the event I am attending will not allow an SLR camera with a detachable lens. (Think music concerts, live performances, etc.) Something small and inexpensive is what I would like.
The guy at the camera store was seriously pushing a Sony, but it was nearly as big as an SLR (and just as expensive.) I think he was thinking to replace the SLR with this kicked up point and shoot that looked like an SLR on the outside, but doesn't have a mirror. I'll admit it had some pretty awesome features, but I'm not sure that's where I want to go....
Currently, I am using the camera on my phone which is completely unacceptable as far as I'm concerned! It gets me photos like this:
That would be REO Speedwagon from the 18th row - not that you can tell. :(
So, do any of you have suggestions? Is there something out there you've had your eye one? I would love to hear your thoughts! :)
Tiffany
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