I finally decided on a camera bag. It's this
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In August of 2009, I bought my first DSLR because I wanted to take better pictures of my kids. I purchased a Canon Rebel XSI
with the kit lens
and a 50mm 1.8
. The transition from a point and shoot to a DSLR was confusing and overwhelming at first. I had never even heard of an aperture before! But I slowly started reading and learning, and I'm so glad that I did. Photography is the perfect hobby for me and it's something that I get very excited about!After owning my Rebel for a year, I felt like I finally outgrew it. I understood the camera inside and out and was ready for an upgrade. I sold my camera, 3 lenses, and random things in my attic (what's an income-less stay at home Mommy to do?) to afford what I'm currently shooting with. I love my new camera and it was the perfect upgrade for me!
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10 comments:
at: December 7, 2010 at 10:01 PM said...
Yay for the upgrade!
I'm like you were - I've got a little Rebel that I feel like I've outgrown, and I'm dying to upgrade. I've got to start doing some major saving up!
at: December 11, 2010 at 8:01 PM said...
I am curious why you switched from Canon to Nikon....could you explain that process?
Was it a difficult to switch to make? It seems like people are die hard one way or the other....
at: December 11, 2010 at 8:02 PM said...
Hi, I see you switched from Canon to Nikon....I am curious as to why?
It seems like people are die hards for either one or the other...
Could you explain your thought process? And was the switch hard to make?
at: December 13, 2010 at 10:43 AM said...
Hi Jenn,
I actually have several reasons why I switched. I'll do a post about it soon!
~Catherine :)
at: January 2, 2011 at 1:26 PM said...
Hi Catherine!
I'm so... jealous of your new camera! Hehehe...
I've been thinking about upgrading my D40 to the D7000 and your post and pics have really got me wanting to go ahead and DO IT! :)
Thanks for sharing... I'll let you know if I get one! Yippee... for you!
at: January 2, 2011 at 4:49 PM said...
You will love it Jenn! Let me know if you get it! You can't autofocus with the D40 right?
at: January 22, 2011 at 6:48 PM said...
Just found your blog and loving it - my wonderful husband just got me a 50mm/1.8 for Christmas and it is my new favorite lens...I am definitely going to look more into the scooplight. Thanks for sharing that neat tool!
at: February 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM said...
I am a beginner photographer.. I have a Nikon D60 With a 18-55mm lens, the one that came with the body. What is the difference between getting a 35mm or 50mm?
at: February 6, 2011 at 6:09 AM said...
Hi Jessica,
The biggest difference between your lens and a 35 or 50mm is that the 35 and 50 have a fixed focal length - they don't zoom. You do the zooming with your feet! :) But the advantages are that they are much better in low light, have better bokeh (background blur), and are sharper than zoom lenses. I would recommend investing in a 50mm 1.8 to start out with. The background blur is so pretty when you use a wide aperture (low f-stop number). It takes a little getting used to not being able to zoom but the results are so worth it. I might do a more full post about this soon. :)
~Catherine :)
at: February 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM said...
Catherine,
Hi, I'm responding to your question on my blog :) I have the 85mm 1.8 and it is an AMAZING lens! I do have a crop sensor camera (Canon T2i/550D). The 85mm 1.8 is soo crisp and rich in color and clarity! I was blown away by this lens! It is a little long for indoor use, unless you are across the room 8-10 ft for closer shot. But I have used it inside with my cats and dog :) It is PERFECT outside. It's also great for more candid shots with your kids because your not so close.
I have a speedlight too that I got for Christmas and I love it, defiantly a great thing to have. But the lightscoop I see you've got is GREAT and the speedlight does the same thing, it's just more powerful when you need more light :)
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