Re: Camera saga

The camera isn't cheap, but neither is an SLR especially after you buy a
few lenses to go with it.... I paid around 400 if I remember correctly.

   
  Donna
  

Patricia Dickson <pdickson@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  Donna,
What does a camera like this one cost? I have been looking for a camera to take the place of my personal camera.
Thank you,
Tricia

Donna wrote:
Actually this one does handle most things well. rapid fire isn't there,
but color/clarity is. Only thing is something pretty far is rough for a
close up, but those shots would have to have some huge lens attached
anyways.


http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=15669#ModelTechSpecsAct

So far I have been pretty impressed with it.... and I don't miss carrying that bag full of extra equipment with me everywhere....

Donna


james singer wrote:
I've got a Kodak DX4900, which fits in my pocket, that is fine for 
snapshots. But if I want to take a picture of a flower or a fruit, the 
details [and often the color] just aren't there. It's also a bit slow 
so rapid-fire sequences and stop-action shots are out of the question.

On Aug 21, 2008, at 3:14 AM, Donna wrote:

> Congrats on the new job. I am sure you will condense your 'stuff'. 
> Why can't you hang your tree branch somewhere in the library?
>
> FWIW, years ago I bought a D100. Although I loved the way it took
> pictures, it was just too much to carry around on vacations etc. I
> downsized last year and bought a Canon G9. In many instances, the
> pictures come out just as well and this one fits in my purse :)
>
>
> Donna
>
>
> Chris Petersen wrote:
> I got a Nikon D300 SLR this summer, but I haven't had time to 
> figure out how
> to take a really good picture! I need a tripod or monopod with the 
> lens
> that I have. I've been using my Coolpix 8700 all summer for my daylily
> photography as I can't afford to fool around when I'm photographing 
> things
> for our Daylily Journal.
>
> I'm going to be doing a different job this year at school. After 37 
> years in
> the classroom, I'm taking over the library program! I'm a bit 
> apprehensive
> about having to read to 27 groups each week, cataloging books, 
> helping the
> kids and staff take out books, working on curriculum ideas for the 
> school,
> setting up programs on the computers for kids, etc! On top of all 
> that, I
> have to clear out as much of my personal belongings from my 
> classroom as
> possible! The job sort of came up suddenly and I'm a bit overwhelmed.
> Where will I put my eight file draws full of stuff? Where can I 
> store a
> hornet's nest as big as a basketball that is still attached to some 
> tree
> branches and hangs in my classroom? I have a large Calder-esque 
> mobile that
> I will have to dismantle and store. The list goes on!
>
> What did I get myself into?
>
> Chris Petersen
> Northport, Long Island, New York
> Zone 7a (Average min temp 50 - 00)
>
> chris@widom-assoc.com
> My garden: http://www.chrispnpt.shutterfly.com
>
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