My new camera: a Canon EOS 450d!!! (it's here, #7)

[Kirsten]

As you may now, I'm going through some rough and worrisome times, so a couple of days ago, my mother and Reinhold came up with a surprise for me: They suggested to order a dslr camera as an early birthday and Christmas present to cheer me up!

Well, on Friday, I have now ordered the Canon EOS 450d (Digital Rebel XSi in the US)!!!
Those who know me will probably know that I'm dreaming of a dslr camera for many years now, and I can't believe that within a couple of days, I will finally have the camera of my dreams!

However, it comes with a kit lens (EF-S 18-55mm 1:3,5-5,6) that won't allow you to do too many things, and I hope that I'll soon be able to get myself a tele lens. The Canon ones are expensive, but there are other ones fitting for that camera, cheaper ones, and I thought I will get one of those for starters. I would also like to have a polarizing filter, and a second battery.

And of course I will now have to learn a lot on photography, maybe take some lessons next year...

Okay, it's still a long road, but now with the camera, it's a least a beginning...

Kirsten

[Freedom]

WOO HOO now THAT is exciting, and great news! Kitties, get ready to POSE!

[Kirsten]

Yes, I hope it will soon be delivered! And of course my girls will be my first models...

Kirsten

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm very happy for you. You must be so excited. You've always taken excellent pictures before so I'm sure you'll continue to do so. Maybe eventually you'll be able to make some money doing this instead of it just be being a hobby.

[Seravieve]

Oooh thats exciting.. I remember when J got her first Dslr (Nikon D70). It's a great camera. She had a Canon EOS slr before that. Was a nice film camera.

Even though the Canon lenses are more $$$, I'd have a tendency to say it might be worth it in the long run. Higher quality inside parts and such.. can lead to better, crisper photos. =)

[Kirsten]

Got an email from amazon today that the camera's in the mail now... Can't wait!

Even though the Canon lenses are more $$$, I'd have a tendency to say it might be worth it in the long run. Higher quality inside parts and such.. can lead to better, crisper photos. =)

I'm sure the Canon ones are better, but before I could affort those, it will definitely take a very long time. I think it's better to begin with a cheaper one, I can sell that one again if I should ever have a chance to get a Canon lens.

Kirsten

[Kirsten]

Yay!! My new camera has just arrived!!!

Still haven't taken a pic, need to charge the battery first. Can't wait! LOL

It came without a memory card, but I can use the one I have in my S5 for the time being. Need to get a second one though, would be annoying changing the card all the time.

Kirsten

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Gosh, your pictures are always so beautiful I'd think you should teach photography!!! Hope the new camera works well for you!!!