Friday, December 19, 2008

I got a new camera

Well, it was new back in November.

It's a Canon XSi. My wonderful and generous husband bought it for me so I'd have a really good camera for my sister's wedding. Too bad I don't know how to use it yet.

We bought it from Amazon.com who had the best price I could find AND had the added advantage of being a company I trust. Also, free shipping with Amazon Prime (which has paid for itself this year).

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

I also got some nice accessories:
Lexar SD8GB-133-381 8GB Professional 133x Secure Digital

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS & Digital Rebel XSi with 2 LP-E5 Batteries (3600 mAh Total)

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital Rebel

I'm learning to use the camera, but I want to be good now. I don't want to have to relearn all this stuff (I used to be a pretty decent film photographer, actually), but I do want to be good again. I'm trying to find a class that meets my needs and my schedule. I'd like to take the photography class they offer at ACC and I probably will over the summer if I don't find something before then.

So, here's a couple of pics from my new camera. Any flaws are entirely the fault of the user and NOT the camera.











More to come as I gradually learn to use this beast! (I love my camera in ways that are probably illegal in some states!)

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