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I finally treated myself to the long-anticipated and longed for Canon Rebel XSI. I received an offer that I just couldn’t refuse… 15% off the regular price. Awesome!
You probably think that I have too much money to spare, which – I assure you – I don’t… but sometimes you just gotta live, you know?
I had saved up for this baby for a long time and it’s technically my very-belated birthday present, remember?, and not just a spur-of-the-moment-purchase.
Anyways, it’s absolutely amazing to hold this camera in my hands.
I am so in love!
If I only knew what to do with it…
I definitely have to learn a lot to be able to use it to its full potential, but maybe that gets me motivated to take a photography class or something. [Well, scratch the “maybe”, it DEFINITELY motivates me]. I can’t wait.
I spent the weekend just reading the handbook that comes with the camera and trying to get this “mirror-shot” the way I wanted it.
I know some of the terminology of photography already, but still have to figure out which setting does what.
Any tipps and tricks on how to use a DSLR are highly appreciated.
I am sure I’ll soon be longing for more lenses and all those accessories that people warned me about ;)
Maribeth
June 9, 2008 at 3:19 pmCongratulations on your new camera! I know what you mean about a learning curve. I’m still learning all the fabulous things that my Olympus camera does. And I am still amazed.
Have fun!!!
Caity
June 9, 2008 at 4:01 pmNo need to justify! You’ve gotta splurge sometimes!
Congrats on the new toy. :)
Sanna
June 9, 2008 at 5:39 pmYay! Girl sometimes you just have to remind yourself why you go to work in the morning… to buy pretty things!! :-D
I’m eyeing them DSLRs myself and I swear, a good AUTO mode is high on my wishlist ;-)
Have fun with your new baby!!!
Susi
June 9, 2008 at 6:06 pmUhh, just bring it over when you come! We so can help you with that. Looking forward to see you in two weeks. Love, Susi and John
Marianne
June 9, 2008 at 9:32 pmPlease.. Just don’t go auto.. Play with the different settings and learn. I’ve heard it’s a good idea to read the manual, but I still haven’t..
Antje
June 9, 2008 at 10:23 pmOh you´finally did it! That’s so exciting! And uhmm yes there will be more purchases. Probably soon. That’s what happens in my family at the moment.
kim
June 9, 2008 at 11:51 pmi hear ya. i hear ya. i read the manual right around three times so far (most of it anyway) and i still don’t think i know (or understand) half of what the settings really do. i confess to using auto-mode when i “need” it = a situation where i simply need to take photos and they don’t have to be awesom. but other than that, i try to just play with the settings… either way, we will have to TALK soon! :)
Tanja
June 10, 2008 at 12:45 amWow…cool, new toy!!! I am bad with understanding the manual,too. Have fun with the new cam!!!
Justin
June 10, 2008 at 5:49 amThat is awesome. It is really great to see that people are interested in photography. I admire anyone that can appreciate and capture the beautiful things we overlook in life. Hope you enjoy your new toy.
ilka
June 10, 2008 at 8:28 amhey, that’s great you were able to treat yourself good with the long desired camera. and since you are a really good photographer i am sure you will have fun with your new gadget:-)
Marie
June 10, 2008 at 9:51 amim jealous =( will auch endlich eine haben. aber wenn ich eine hätte wüsste ich bestimmt auch nicht so recht wie man damit umgeht..noch nicht =) find ich toll! viel spass damit und freu mich schon auf die ersten fotos =)
ute
June 11, 2008 at 7:57 amgreat!!! i was playing with this one my self, but I was kinda sad that it didnt have liveview in the auto stetting. :) are you bringing it along when you come over in july? ;)
Jess
June 11, 2008 at 2:30 pmCongrats! Enjoy your new toy!!
I’m so jealous!! I would like to get that one, too. Or the D40!!