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I've been nerding-out over cameras for the past couple of hours. I'm pretty dead set on switching over to Nikon... the D90 namely. My mom asked me tonight what I wanted for xmas and I was like "I DESPERATELY NEED A NEW CAMERA!!!" I grew out of my current camera awhile ago. It was my first/only D-SLR, and I've been working with it now for almost five years. One of the main reasons I have been having such a hard time lately trying to get back into doing my photography is because my camera just doesn't cut it anymore, it's so limiting. Obviously I've always been very gung-ho about the philosophy of "it's not the camera that makes you a good photographer; it's your eye" but this isn't about that. My Canon RebelXT just isn't giving me the quality that I want and need, especially since I tend to shoot in a lot of low-light situations. It was a great starter DSLR for me, and it's seen me through a lot of great shoots and subjects, but it's got to go. Bla bla bla, I won't get all nerdy, but the short story is that I direly need an upgrade, and I'd like to switch to Nikon while I'm at it, for a variety of reasons.
The only thing that kind of sucks is I bought a lovely 85mm f/1.8 Canon lens last year, and it's a FANTASTIC lens, but I've only used it a couple of times, and it won't be compatible with a Nikon camera, so I'm bummed about that. I bought it for $600 brand new, and it's basically in perfect condition, so I may either sell it or just keep it since I'm not going to be throwing out my Rebel even when I replace it... Dave has been bugging me to give him my camera when I upgrade, since he likes to do photography once in awhile too and all he's got to work with is this shitty little Kodak point and shoot.
Anyway, hopefully I do end up getting my dream camera for xmas so I don't have to wait any longer to save up for it. It will DEFINITELY motivate me to get more serious again, finally.
Talked to my moms today, she's home from the Bahamas safe and sound, yay. Her pictures from the trip indicated that they had an amazing time. I love looking at people's trip photos so much. She told me tonight that her and her husband are going to be buying another home in the next two years, either in Arizona (I HAVE MY FINGERS CROSSED) or somewhere tropical... she really wants a beachfront property. I told her to consider the Mediterranean as well, instead of just thinking of the usual vacation spots like Jamaica/Antigua/Bahamas, etc. She mentioned Costa Rica. I've obviously been trying to sway her into buying a place in Arizona for selfish reasons, haha... and she was like "well who knows, we might buy a place there too." Seriously... if they get a place in Arizona, I am going to die, and be there SO OFTEN.
We were discussing our spring vacation a little... we're all still trying to decide on a location. First she was thinking the Dominican but I'm not so hot on going there. It just seems like a really predictable place to go, plus she and Wayne have already been there like 2 or 3 times. She mentioned Antigua tonight but for some reason to me it sounds like an old people place. Maybe that's because my (evil) grandmother used to be so obsessed with Antigua.
Of course it's retarded for me to be picky about where I want to go on a free vacation, but it always just makes me laugh how different my parents and I are in our getaway desires. My parents are all about tropical places with beaches and sun and resorts, where as I of course have tunnel-vision for places that make me feel something, where I can soak up the history of the place, see gorgeous art, take in the character of the location, etc. I don't seek out sunny beach vacations at all, but hell, I can't say I don't still enjoy them. That was the cool thing about going to Jamaica earlier this year - it satisfied us all.
At least whatever island paradise they pick, I can still look forward to finding my heart in the beautiful ocean again, the night sky with its spectacular blanket of stars, and having the chance to indulge my athletic side in my newfound love of watersports! :)
Can't wait to see my dad on Thursday. We're going out for dinner with my brother and uncle and then going to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Toronto.
Still can't find a day job. I need to start looking harder. I'm really picky though, which is a blessing and a curse.
I'm only writing in here because I'm bored, not because I have anything important to say. Maybe I'll go make some soup and watch tv.
Bye bye.
The only thing that kind of sucks is I bought a lovely 85mm f/1.8 Canon lens last year, and it's a FANTASTIC lens, but I've only used it a couple of times, and it won't be compatible with a Nikon camera, so I'm bummed about that. I bought it for $600 brand new, and it's basically in perfect condition, so I may either sell it or just keep it since I'm not going to be throwing out my Rebel even when I replace it... Dave has been bugging me to give him my camera when I upgrade, since he likes to do photography once in awhile too and all he's got to work with is this shitty little Kodak point and shoot.
Anyway, hopefully I do end up getting my dream camera for xmas so I don't have to wait any longer to save up for it. It will DEFINITELY motivate me to get more serious again, finally.
Talked to my moms today, she's home from the Bahamas safe and sound, yay. Her pictures from the trip indicated that they had an amazing time. I love looking at people's trip photos so much. She told me tonight that her and her husband are going to be buying another home in the next two years, either in Arizona (I HAVE MY FINGERS CROSSED) or somewhere tropical... she really wants a beachfront property. I told her to consider the Mediterranean as well, instead of just thinking of the usual vacation spots like Jamaica/Antigua/Bahamas, etc. She mentioned Costa Rica. I've obviously been trying to sway her into buying a place in Arizona for selfish reasons, haha... and she was like "well who knows, we might buy a place there too." Seriously... if they get a place in Arizona, I am going to die, and be there SO OFTEN.
We were discussing our spring vacation a little... we're all still trying to decide on a location. First she was thinking the Dominican but I'm not so hot on going there. It just seems like a really predictable place to go, plus she and Wayne have already been there like 2 or 3 times. She mentioned Antigua tonight but for some reason to me it sounds like an old people place. Maybe that's because my (evil) grandmother used to be so obsessed with Antigua.
Of course it's retarded for me to be picky about where I want to go on a free vacation, but it always just makes me laugh how different my parents and I are in our getaway desires. My parents are all about tropical places with beaches and sun and resorts, where as I of course have tunnel-vision for places that make me feel something, where I can soak up the history of the place, see gorgeous art, take in the character of the location, etc. I don't seek out sunny beach vacations at all, but hell, I can't say I don't still enjoy them. That was the cool thing about going to Jamaica earlier this year - it satisfied us all.
At least whatever island paradise they pick, I can still look forward to finding my heart in the beautiful ocean again, the night sky with its spectacular blanket of stars, and having the chance to indulge my athletic side in my newfound love of watersports! :)
Can't wait to see my dad on Thursday. We're going out for dinner with my brother and uncle and then going to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Toronto.
Still can't find a day job. I need to start looking harder. I'm really picky though, which is a blessing and a curse.
I'm only writing in here because I'm bored, not because I have anything important to say. Maybe I'll go make some soup and watch tv.
Bye bye.