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December 27, 2007
Guess What I Got?
I received some wonderful gifts this Christmas - clothes and yarn and jewelry and books and DVDs just to name a few. And yet there's on present that surpasses all of them. No, it's not a spinning wheel. It's a new camera from Dale.
Of course, I told him exactly which one to get. I had been wanting a digital SLR for quite some time and I had gone back and forth on which model. I talked with friends and read reviews but ultimately I decided on the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. I've just got a fondness for Canon and that influenced my decision more than anything else.
We missed the part about needing a compact flash card, though, so I couldn't use the camera until we made a trip to the store yesterday.
This was my first picture with the camera:
This was my second:
I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.
Posted by Carole at December 27, 2007 7:15 AM
Comments
nice!
sounds like you had a great christmas
Posted by: maryse at December 27, 2007 7:25 AM
That's the same camera I have! You'll love it, it really rocks.
Posted by: Cheryl at December 27, 2007 7:35 AM
What a beautiful cat! I got my husband a camera for Christmas - had him pick it out, because I'm clueless when it comes to electronics. Now if I could just get him to set up my.... I mean, HIS camera, I could take some pics!
Posted by: DebbieB at December 27, 2007 7:44 AM
We are going to be loving your camera! Have fun.
Posted by: margene at December 27, 2007 7:47 AM
Although, I don't think Mason looks too happy about it! You're gonna love that camera, we have the same one!
Glad you had a WONDERFUL Christmas!!
Posted by: Robin in VA at December 27, 2007 8:03 AM
Your pictures look great! I especially like the closeup. One of my goals for next year is to learn to use my camera better and to take better photos for my blog.
Posted by: Beth at December 27, 2007 8:12 AM
Oh, I just ordered that for me as "merry 2008 to me!" !!!!!
Need to buy a compact flash card, huh?
:) kate
Posted by: Kate at December 27, 2007 8:21 AM
Ooo, new camera fun ahead! Well, for you anyway. Mason looks like he'd rather spit up a hairball.
Posted by: Chris at December 27, 2007 8:27 AM
You are going to have so much fun!
Posted by: Judy at December 27, 2007 8:32 AM
Oh, you will love your new camera. That's the same one I have and I just love mine. Have fun!
Posted by: Karen at December 27, 2007 8:33 AM
Hooray for new toys! You're going to love it.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at December 27, 2007 8:36 AM
Ooooh YAY! new cameras rock. So do cat pictures. :D
Posted by: Emily at December 27, 2007 8:39 AM
Canon is such a wonderful brand and the Rebel has always rocked! I have an old film rebel and I still lerve it!
Posted by: Jen in CT at December 27, 2007 8:44 AM
Hmmmmm, those are FABulous photos...perhaps I need to take down that name and model...
Mason is one very handsome cat!
Posted by: marianne at December 27, 2007 8:48 AM
I foresee lens shopping soon enough, as the kit lens will only get you so far. And a flash, tripod, remote control.....
;-)
You might want to start with this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html
Posted by: claudia at December 27, 2007 8:52 AM
Lucky you! LUCKY US!!!
xo
Posted by: sandy at December 27, 2007 8:55 AM
Very nice! Mason looks like his nap or privacy have been invaded somehow. Maybe a little catnip will turn him around :-)
Posted by: Manise at December 27, 2007 9:04 AM
Congratulations on the new camera. Is that one of those that takes different lenses? (That could cut into your spinning wheel funds.)
And I like that you have the French Toast Alert posted, too. :)
Posted by: Dave Daniels at December 27, 2007 9:09 AM
I have an older model Rebel digital and love it...I don't use it enough, though, now that I have its little brother, the Elph! (It's those fabulous lenses, of course, that make the pictures so much better....are you going to get a telephoto?)
Posted by: Marcia Cooke at December 27, 2007 9:10 AM
Wow! More eye candy posts, for sure! Well done, Dale!
Posted by: Norma at December 27, 2007 9:22 AM
What a perfect gift for all of us really!! Great photos of Mason.
Posted by: Karen at December 27, 2007 9:24 AM
Wow now that is a cat with attitude!
Enjoy your new camera!
Posted by: Kirsten at December 27, 2007 9:28 AM
OK, I'm impressed! TWO Meezer portraits and no kitty red eye! Wow!
Oh, and a handsome Meezer, indeed.
Posted by: Barbara-Kay at December 27, 2007 9:49 AM
yay for Dale! we got D#2 the XTi for Christmas - she is loving hers!
Posted by: ann at December 27, 2007 9:58 AM
You're going to love it! I'm sure Dale was glad you told him the exact model. John and I rarely give surprise gifts anymore.
Posted by: Wool Winder at December 27, 2007 10:00 AM
Oh, that second shot is fabulous!! Someday, someday I'll get a really good camera.
Posted by: Chris at December 27, 2007 10:33 AM
Lovely kitty shot! I gave Jon the same one!
Posted by: Deb at December 27, 2007 10:35 AM
What a wonderful gift. I look forward to seeing the wonderful pictures I'm sure you'll take. I just got a new camera too.
Posted by: Hillary at December 27, 2007 10:46 AM
That is the camera I wanted but I got a Nikon instead. I think some cats are going to be getting tired of having their photos taken soon.
Posted by: Mia at December 27, 2007 11:57 AM
Great pictures! It looks like the camera is a winner.
Posted by: holly at December 27, 2007 12:01 PM
excellent! i'm a Nikon girl :) dSLRs are awesome either way and you are really going to love it!
Posted by: E at December 27, 2007 12:24 PM
oh man - what great photos.
Digital cameras are improving so fast - It's hard to keep up with the great technology!
I look forward to seeing LOTS of photos on your blog (grin)
Posted by: Teyani at December 27, 2007 12:24 PM
Woo!
Did you wake Mason up to take that photo?
Posted by: Cookie at December 27, 2007 12:42 PM
Look at that handsome face! Great photos; looks like you and that camera are off to a good start :)
Posted by: Julie at December 27, 2007 12:44 PM
Look at that handsome face! Great photos; looks like you and that camera are off to a good start :)
Posted by: Julie at December 27, 2007 12:45 PM
Oh Mason!
What BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES YOU HAVE my dear!!!
And now your Mom can capture them so much better than before....and without blinding you with the flash!
Wanna come play?
>^..^<
Posted by: The Meezer at December 27, 2007 1:19 PM
Wow, look at those eyes in that second picture!
Posted by: --Deb at December 27, 2007 2:07 PM
Wowza! What camera has your new baby replaced?
Posted by: Ruth at December 27, 2007 3:28 PM
Congratulations on your new camera! You're already taking wonderful photos :o)
Posted by: JessaLu at December 27, 2007 6:31 PM
Look at those non-scary cat eyes :) Have fun with the new equipment. New cameras are so much fun.
Posted by: michelle at December 27, 2007 6:45 PM
Oooh, I can't wait to see the fantastic pictures you'll be taking.
Posted by: elizabeth at December 27, 2007 9:13 PM
Merry Christmas indeed!
Posted by: Wanda at December 27, 2007 9:33 PM
Yowza! That's a nice gift! It clearly works very well. The model is too cute.
Posted by: Carol at December 27, 2007 9:51 PM
Mason looks so handsome! I love how shiny his nose looks :)
Posted by: Debi at December 27, 2007 10:05 PM
I foresee Eye Candy Friday getting really good around here.
And that Claudia, she has the best ideas.
Posted by: Teresa C at December 28, 2007 2:24 AM
lucky you! many happy snappy moments for the new year!
Posted by: anne at December 28, 2007 10:12 AM
Nice! I got a camera too.
Posted by: Kat with a K at December 28, 2007 3:53 PM
Lucky you with the new camera! It seems to be a popular one--I bet you'll love it.
Posted by: Leslie at December 28, 2007 5:33 PM
This is what I have been using and I love it! Yay for you! Did you get any lenses with it? I probably use my 50mm more than anything. LOVE that.
Posted by: scoutj at December 28, 2007 7:35 PM
Welcome to the club! I LOVE my Rebel XTi--as well as all the Canon cameras I've had over the years. Now to get that telephoto lens--you gotta have it!
I got a new little point-and-shoot for Christmas, as well--the PowerShot SD950 IS. Sweet!
Posted by: Alarming Female at December 30, 2007 12:34 PM
I'm not sure I'm ready for the SLR quite yet, but I can't wait to see all the beautiful photos you're going to be posting now. It's so great when the hubby's get exactly what you ask for huh? Good job Dale.
Posted by: ~Kristie at January 4, 2008 3:35 AM
