Ta-dah!!

[Bambi]

Okay, I kept my promise that I wouldn't dither anymore but would go the store and make a decision. I also just found out that I will be getting a couple thousand in back pay (a whole other story) in the first pay in January. I wanted to take advantage of the boxing day sales so went to Henry's. I have heard good stories about their customer service and didn't want to go to Future Shop. I called a friend and asked her if she wanted to come along. So off we went. I played with both the Canon and the Nikon. Took pictures with both and decided I like the feel of the Nikon better.

Here she is, my new baby::clap::clap:
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now here is also a story that illustrates why I love my husband. When I first broached the subject with him he was quite against it: why did I need a new camera, I'm not a professional, this one is fine. I didn't say anything because that would have led to a fight. And he always needs time to mull.

so yesterday he said, how much is this camera you want anyway? I told him '699 on futureshop starting tomorrow'. 'Well don't you think that you should get on that?' he says. :) 'I'd rather go to Henrys' I say and they are having a sale too. (I also explain why).

So today I head off. He's in a bit of sticker shock but I got the camera with the kit lens for $719 (before taxes, memory card and extended warranty). I also bought a sling camera bag/knapsack thingy. :D:D:D
So then he wants to know what we are doing with my old camera. I want to keep it is a p&s. Also our daughter is taking a photography class and may want it next term. I have also had someone ask to buy it. He first says sell it. then says, 'no never mind. that's your hobby. you should get to decide what to do with your hobby.' Isn't he grand????

Battery is charging as I type. Tomorrow heading out to take some photos. Might play with it tonight too. :).

Who wants to celebrate with me???

[Mad Aussie]

ME!!!

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Now get out there and show what you really got http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/_themes/public/scripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/09photo.gif


You'll happy with that choice I feel.

What lenses came with it?

[F8&Bthere]

Congrats!:clap:

[Bambi]

thanks guys.
the lens that came with it is AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 EdII.

Not quite sure what that means yet....

I'm off to watch my daughter play hockey, I will take it for a test spin.


still over the moon! :clap::clap:

[zenon5940]

Congrats Bambi. I'm sure you did the best choice and you'll enjoy the D5000 'cause it's a GREAT camera with video functions and all, plus the "swing out" monitor. Really sharp, I'm happy for you.

[kat]

Yay! Congrats! :)

[Mad Aussie]

It's just a cheapy lens Bambi BUT ... don't underestimate it at all. Chantelle has more or less the equivalent lens on her camera and she often outshoots me with my far more expensive lenses. Used right, it can produce great shots. It's a good Landscape lens too and you'll do fine with portraits as well.

[Bambi]

It's just a cheapy lens Bambi BUT ... don't underestimate it at all. Chantelle has more or less the equivalent lens on her camera and she often outshoots me with my far more expensive lenses. Used right, it can produce great shots. It's a good Landscape lens too and you'll do fine with portraits as well.

thanks everyone.

I know its not a high quality lens but I figure it's a good place to start learning from. :)

[Mad Aussie]

thanks everyone.

I know its not a high quality lens but I figure it's a good place to start learning from. :)
It's exactly where I started from! And, as I said, Chantelle has my old gear and often gets better shots than I do because she took the photo right when I didn't ... or saw something in composition I missed. It's only in extremes when my expensive lenses might out perform hers regardless of my input. But in the end I can put up many photos we both shot of the same subject at the same time and you won't be able to tell the difference.
Use it with confidence! ;)

[Iguanasan]

I take a day away from the computer and look what happens! Congratulations! Wahoo!! :clap::clap:

I'm sure you'll love it!

[JAS_Photo]

Congrats! A fellow Nikonian!

[hodaka]

It's not an expensive lens, but it is still a good quality lens.
Very sharp for a zoom, nice color, etc. You can definitely find a better lens, but not for anywhere near the price. When I bought my D90, I got another 18-55 instead of the 18-105 - not because of price, but because it's a great lens.

[Marko]

Congrats Bambi!!!:highfive:

[Bambi]

thanks everyone :o:)

[tirediron]

Congrats!

[Mad Aussie]

Wait till you see a couple of shot Chantelle took with her cheap 18-55mm yesterday at Cedar Creek ... her with her Rebel XTi and me with a Canon 40D ... and she slaughtered me! I've only seen three of her shots and they ALL better than I did! I was looking ... but not seeing :headslap:
In my defense ... I've been to that spot often and was there more for her than me ... perhaps that's not defense ... but more stupidity. In any case ... cheap camera and lens and a years experience versus pro level gear and many years experience and I got my ass whipped and handed to me in a ribbon!

Great gear just makes it's easier at times ... it doesn't necessarily produce better photos ... the photographer does that!

[tirediron]

Great gear just makes it's easier at times ... it doesn't necessarily produce better photos ... the photographer does that!
Amen! :highfive:

A good photographer can make a great capture with a Box Brownie. A poor photographer isn't likely to make a great capture with the best gear!

[Michaelaw]

Good news Bambi, Glad you decided on a camera :) I don't know squat about the 5000 But I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Looking forward to watching you two grow:)

[Mad Aussie]

She's learnt so much about composition by being restricted with the P&S that I think she'll so be showing us what she really can do in no time!

[tomorrowstreasures]

how exciting for you!!!!!!!!!!

[Bambi]

eek, now's there pressure :headslap: I can no longer say when it doesn't work out 'well I just have a P&S'. :rolleyes:

In your defense MA you were having your energy sapped by a wee parasite. Must have affected your judgment. :laugh:

MAW you would have laughed at me in the camera store as I had two camera's in front of me going back and forth, back and forth........

[Mad Aussie]

In your defense MA you were having your energy sapped by a wee parasite. Must have affected your judgment. :laugh:
Nope ... different days. Unless you are calling Chantelle a parasite :)

[Bambi]

Nope ... different days. Unless you are calling Chantelle a parasite :)

NEVER!!!

remember that she'll be picking out your nursing home....

[Mad Aussie]

NEVER!!!

remember that she'll be picking out your nursing home....
:eek:

[Bambi]

it's all about perspective.

and karma

don't forget about karma :D

[scorpio_e]

Congrats on the purchase :highfive:
Getting a new camera can be ann exhausting search *LOL*

[Barefoot]

thanks guys.
the lens that came with it is AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 EdII.

Not quite sure what that means yet....

I'm off to watch my daughter play hockey, I will take it for a test spin.


still over the moon! :clap::clap:

Wow! Don't know how I missed this news. Anyway, congratulations. :highfive: Don't be afraid to shoot with that puppy at iso 2500. Whole new world now, Bambi.

I don't know much about this thing you call "hockey". Is it something like hop-scotch? ;) If so, here's a little tip for fast action under the lights. Go into the Shooting Menu and select ISO Sensitivity Settings. Choose a minimum shutter speed of somewhere between 1/500 and 1/1000 sec. Then turn the ISO Auto Control on. Nice sharp shots from there on out. Just remember to turn ISO Auto Control back off after the game.

Are you sure there isn't a "VR" in red somewhere in that lens description?

[edG]

I would bet dollars to donuts it has the "VR", as I purchased a similar package from another chain store at xmas.