Monday, November 23, 2009

A Little Help Here

My husband wants to buy me a (much-needed) new camera and asked what would make me happy.  Isn't he sweet?!!!  But I really need some help!  C'mon ya'll...what's going to make me happy?  I need some thoughts, 'cause although I love to take pictures and want a really cool camera that does really cool things, I know nothing about photography!  I've been wanting a nice camera for a few years now, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity.  I know it's gonna cost a bit, so I want to make a good decision.  Here's the main feature I  want-a camera that lets you keep pushing the button without pausing and having to refocus-what's that...a fast shutter speed...continuous shutter speed? Ha! See, I need some help people!  Any suggestions on a really nice camera that will take professional-looking photos?  Thanks!  :-)
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8 comments:

  1. HMMMM, Let me think about that! HA HA, I really have no idea! I'm so happy for you though! I will get back to you if I think I might be of some help! LOVE YOU LOTS AND LOTS!!!

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  2. Hey Niki it's Erica,
    During the summer I purchased my first SLR camera it's a Nikon D60 and I love it! I did A lot of research before I bought it and a lot of people were saying it's a great camera for people who are new to SLR camera's, I am still learning all of it's features but so far I love it! I can send you some pictures that I've taken with the camera so you can see the quality if you'd like just let me know!
    ttys

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  3. Thanks, Casey! You're more help than you know! I love you, and I can so hear you saying this as I read it!!! :)

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  4. Erica, thank you! I would love to see some pictures! I'll send you my email address. SLR?...I guess I need to sit down and do some research, huh? Ha! :)

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  5. Hey Nikster! I think my last post did not go through. I just ordered a camera and did a bunch of research. I will give you a call and give you the scoop!!

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  6. Oooh! Thanks, Chanda! I'm looking forward to your call! I can't wait to hear all about it. I need to arrive at a decision soon. :)

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  7. Hey Nikster! I just got my camera the other day (thanks to Ms. Lavine). Anyhow, I love it so far!! I really wanted the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1 MP. It is very new and ridiculously expensive right now. It is truly a cross between the DSLR (however a lot smaller because a DSLR looks like a pain to be carrying around) and a pocket camera. But, it is truly a complete package. Josh said that I could not have that one right now and I really wanted/needed a camera because Josh brought the other one with him. He also said that I could have one for my birthday. So, I went hunting!! :) I ended up buying the Panasonic Lumix ZS3. It is everything that I was looking for. This is what I wanted:
    A camera that has a good zoom; pocet sized; video recording with zoom while recording; large LCD scree; good reviews; HD capability; decent megapixels; and some other things but I cannot remember. Also, a decent price! I like this one because it is the lesser model of the one I really want and I figured that I will try this one and if I really liked it then maybe I would get the other one in the far off future :) Anyhow, that is the scoop. Read the reviews on Amazon. I researched for a few weeks. Got overwhelmed and went at it again. I also asked people carrying cameras in their hands questions. I know wacky! Sorry for being so long and I will call you soon!

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  8. Wow, Lachanda! Good info!!! I'm going to check it out when I get a chance. I had another friend mention Lumix. Thanks so much!

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