April 11, 2008
Camera Envy
I’ve been coveting a fancy schmancy, rather expensive, digital SLR camera for many long months. I love photography and my husband calls me the “Camera Nazi” because I’m always taking photos and I carry my camera everywhere.
I’ve had other digital cameras. When they first came out, I bought a very basic Polaroid model. It broke six months later. Next, I bought an Olympus. I loved that camera, but it didn’t have as many options as I had hoped. I only bought it because it was priced decently.
A year ago, my brother lent me his Sony DSC-H1 for a trip to the zoo. I fell in love with the zoom lens, the mega pixels and the amazing close-up capabilities. Several months later, I bought the Sony DSC-H2 at a pretty good price. But now, I’m bored with it. I know. That sounds terrible.
Let’s face it, I suffer from camera envy. I’ve been eying the Canon Digital Rebel XTi since last Christmas, but I just can’t bring myself to spend $700 for a new camera. The guilt is killing me. A couple friends have highly recommended the Rebel and I’ve seen photos taken with the camera. It’s slick.
Then my neighbor was raving about the Nikon D-40 and now I’m not sure what I want. The D-40 is $300 cheaper, but I worry that after a few months I’ll wish I chose the Canon. I’d have to blog a lot of hours for the Canon!
If only I had some camera PR people pitching to me. Maybe a free camera could find it’s way to my door step? I know. That’s a lot to ask. But I’d blog that to the hilt. Free advertising in exchange for a Rebel? (I kid. Kind of.)
Anyway. I need help, blog friends. What do you suggest? Canon or Nikon? Your help is greatly appreciated.
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Posted by Dana @ 7:47 am • Photography
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April 11th, 2008 at 9:17 am, capello Says:
canon!
the rebel is HEAVY and everywhere i’ve looked the nikon is way more expensive than the rebel anyway.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:17 am, capello Says:
oops. i meant the NIKON IS HEAVY.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:02 am, Dana Says:
Girl! I’m totally thinking you are right.
I just need to save the bucks. Yenno? That’s the tough part.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:48 am, yoshi Says:
There are 2 different pro photographers out there. The ones that use canon and the ones that use nikon. Well, ok 3, but we won’t get into that. lol
Anyways that’s been the million dollar question. canon or nikon?
To be honest with you I have to tell you that I”m a nikon person. I love nikon because i’ve always used them. But canon is good too. The rebel is an awesome camera. And I think you’ll be happy with it. The Nikon D40 is a good camera too. Although it’s not one I would choose. But again, i’m a Nikon person and I own 4 Nikon cameras
I have canon cameras, but not a SLR camera. they make awesome point and shoot cameras, but honestly to get the D1v… I would have to promise my first born son to pay for that. LOL
Honestly, I think you really need to go to a camera shop and hold them. Then you’ll know. The cameras can get heavy, especially when you have big lenses on them.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:26 pm, Jess Says:
I think you can’t go wrong, really. Also we have similar taste in cameras because I have the Sony DSC-H5 and totally covet a DSLR too, and am torn between those two that you listed. Let me know what you decide!
April 11th, 2008 at 8:49 pm, Christina Says:
Yep, I’d love an SLR camera, too. We need to find out who Sony, Canon or Nikon’s PR reps are.
April 11th, 2008 at 10:04 pm, Dana Says:
Yoshi, thanks for the good advice. I am going to our local camera store to see how each camera feels in my hands.
Jess, it’s a tough call, right? I loved the Sony when I first got it. I don’t know why I always want the bigger and better model.
Christina, wouldn’t that be nice? To get a camera rep on the horn and see what strings they can pull?
April 13th, 2008 at 9:29 am, Y Says:
I felt the same way about spending money on a dslr, but I had friends tell me that it was so worth the money.
I took the plunge and bought the Rebelxti and I have to tell you, IT IS SO WORTH THE MONEY. It’s a great beginner dslr and I the pictures that I have taken with it are absolutely worth every cent.
I recently tried to shoot with a friend’s Nikon d40 and I have to tell you, I hated it.
I only paid about $570 for the body and another couple hundred on a good lens. If you have any questions, feel free to email me.
April 13th, 2008 at 12:18 pm, Dana Says:
Thanks, Y! So far the peeps are saying the Canon is the way to go!
I’m going to a camera store in a few days to ask more questions.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:58 pm, becca Says:
I have the canon and love it. Im ready for a new lens and another photo class. Im self taught but am ready for some more tricks