Learning mode

So someone told me that there hasn't been new content on my blog. Oh ok., I didn't realise I had an audience. LOL! Ok so I better get my A into G and actually update this thing. I would like to change the layout of my blog. That will be on my list of things to do.

At the moment I'm doing an online photography course which I'm loving because you don't have any deadlines. You can work as fast or as slow as you want so it doesn't get in the way of your other commitments. Like my day job for example. haha. But its quite informative so far. I have printed out my lessons and am up to the 5th one I think? But I love it. I love learning about it.

I've been practising with my new toy as well. Boy its fast. Beautiful. Went out to the Brentwood Ave Church camp out at Peter Snell Camp in Whangaparoa. Its so nice out there. I looked out into the bay and then it dawned on me... I've been here before! Balmoral SDA school camp! WOW., the memories that came flooding back. Its a little different than I remember. The waterslide is still there.

Anyway here's a few pictures I took today. The light was not ideal, but you have to deal with it yeah.

Girls hanging out

My little cousin Herbie

Dad & Daughter

Doug on the swing


Stairs up to camp

SO EXCITED

So I've finally made my decision on what camera I want to buy :-) YAY. Its been a hard decision. I really like the look and feel of the Nikon, BUT like a good little accountant I am price took priority. So I'm getting the 50D. So I'm joining the canon bandwagon. I wish I could afford another lens but not right now. There goes all my savings! HAHA. But I am totally happy and totally excited. I've been saving up for like a whole year :D

I went to the shop to get it on Sunday but they didn't have any in stock :\. Oh well. So I just have to wait untill thursday.

But wait there's more. I couldn't help myself but to throw in a compact camera as well (IXUS 100). Oh why not! haha. Look at it - beautiful. LOVE THE COLOUR. I miss the compact that I had before and stupid me I sold it. I find its so handy to keep a compact in your bag for those moments where you are just itching to take a picture but your SLR is safe at home. argh. Ever felt like that? Or is it just me :p? But this camera is gorgeous. Knowing me there will be scratches on it soon enough lol.

I love getting new toys. I can't wait to get them and try them out. :D:D

Too many options!

So Doug said he could get me a panasonic G1 SLR from his brothers work. Argh., just when I thought I had decided on something he throws a spanner in the works lol. From what I read its a pretty good camera. The thing that would make me buy it is its much smaller and lighter than the Nikon's I've been looking at. I'm still drawn to Nikon. I don't know why but from what I've read, they have fantastic lenses and communicate well with their flashes. So I'm still leaning that way. I'm looking for something fast, and good with night photography.

So now the hardpart. Trying to decide on a lens! It's pretty clear that I love landscape photography, but I also want a lens that will be good with portraits and night photography as well. I'll probably start off with an 18-200mm VR lens. But I love the look of the 35mm & 55mm lenses.

Research will continue...comments are welcome.

What I do want to say before I end this post is, that no matter what camera you buy., its not the camera that is going to make great photographs, its the person behind it. I've seen this theme come through in alot of the articles I read.

Here are some photos of the camera's I've been looking at..boy its something about big lenses huh. They look hot. And please get your mind out of the gutter, this is totally innocent speak. Look at the 17-85mm lens..just beautiful.

Nikon D300S (new model which is very similar to the D300)

Canon 50D

Panasonic G1 (cute and little! but not as fast)

Looking for a new camera - DSLR NIkon or Canon

Ok so this is my first blog on blogspot! Coool. Guess I was inspired by a few photographers out there who have blogs and I thought to add my own. I've been looking to purchase a new camera DSLR. I can't wait. I just have to decide so if anyone out there has any thoughts please do share them with me. I started off wanting a Nikon D90. I can afford it now., but I've been tossing and turning on either to go with Nikon or Canon. I do like the look and feel of Nikon's but I feel I really want a good camera that will last me a couple of years at least. I want something semi professional as I really want to get into photography.

I just love photography. I think my photo's are good, but I need better equipment. :-) So its I've been looking at the Nikon D90, Canon 50D and the Nikon D300. At the moment I can't afford the D300 but I really like it. I like the look of the Nikon's more I'm not sure why. I know Canon is faster, but I don't think I'm looking for speed, but more for quality. Not that Nikon's DSLR's are slow! I'm still not sure., I know both Canon and Nikon have great reputations.

ANYWAY., I think I am rambling on!

The weekend was pretty cool., I got to take a few pix with some friends at lunch at my mums and down at Piha beach on NZ's west coast. I don't really like going to this beach., its lovely and rugged but the problem is I always get sick on the way. Its incredibly windy to get there but I drove so that solved that problem. Just thought I'd post a couple of my favourite pictures from the weekend:

1) Ha ha ha., this is Doug my bf and me. We love the camera lol.

2) Doug and Liki
3) Walking down to the beach. I just love the backdrop of this pic. Rugged.
4) This is Miteora., so cute! With my mum playing with Gordy my little sister's pet rabbit.

The weekend is my favourite time to shoot. I just can't wait till I actually have a camera that can keep up with me :-) But good things come to those who wait ;-)