I have wanted a new camera for the LONGEST time! Pre having children I used to have a really nice Canon SLR, but unfortunately when I gave up {paid} work and we moved to Australia I had to give it back - because it was a business lease. The only thing I had to replace it was a little point and shoot camera. Lovely and light when out and about, but far superior in terms of image quality to what I had... and we all know how hard it is to go backwards!!
But alas, after 2 years of being patient, I have finally managed
to convince my hubby it was time twist hubby's arm hard enough and yesterday became the lucky owner of a Canon 550D... it is a "business expense" after all!! ;) So far I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I could do with a slightly more decent zoom lense {that will definitely have to wait for more funds} but even with the fixed lense I have and the budget level zoom lense, it still takes a very nice photo!
Now just to learn how to use it!! - that's the tricky part ;)
Here is a selection of shots from my first play. At this stage I have not read any instructions, literally taken it out of the box, pointed and shooted. Light was fading fast and 2 children had hungry tummies, so time and patience was limited. Given all those facts I am SO impressed!
My children are the most beautiful children in the world anyway (of course I may be just a little biased...) but I think you'll agree that these shots make them look positively good enough to eat - dirty faces and all...
Off to relearn how to take photos....
7 comments:
I have camera envy ..my plan was to purchase one overseas but was told no warranty in Aus plus better deals here...just need to save a little harder.
Oh Yes very lovely children you have there. !
Beautiful! It's amazing how much better photo quality can be when you just have the right equipment. I hope I can have a "totally worth the wait!" day sometime soon as well!
Woo Hoo- how exciting!!!!! Welcome to the Canon Club, it's THE best investment- many happy snappy days ahead. And beautiful shots of the girls too, you certainly have the knack:-) xxx
Great pictures! Your girls are darling! :)
Wow - those are your "out of the box" shots? Can't wait to see more of your darling kiddos.
Ohh Lucky you!! Your shots are gorgeous, the subjects are too!
Wow! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with after you've 'learned' how to use it!
Beautiful photos. :D
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