…oh yeah baby! Come to Mama!
So most of you know that I had dropped…(egads) my camera about a year ago, and I had had it for years it was a small Nikon Coolpix, and it took pretty good pictures for the kind of camera it was. Well then I replaced it with the same brand and style but it was upgraded to a new model, so I figured it would be as good and even better. Nope! Well it drove me nuts, and oh my gosh I can't tell you how many times I wanted to smash it on the floor, if only the cards could talk, you would blush with what they told you. So when I earned Founder's Circle I told myself ok I am going to spend part of the bonus I got, on a new camera. The rest went to paying bills, gotta be sensible too.
I also had a few more great reward points to spend (these are points we get as a Demonstrator for our sales and we can redeem them for gift cards, catalog merchandise, clothing etc. – gotta love those perks). So anyway I turned in the points and got a gift card so that made my new camera even more of a deal.
After my distressing class this morning, my good friend Melissa (hey sweetie), we have been friends forever and when Stampin' Up! had their awesome re-join special she became one of my new downline. She is also a photographer and she said she would love to come with me to shop for a camera, as she knows the ins and outs and the what nots and all that. So I had checked out Lynsay's camera when she was here and liked it, especially that it was an automatic, I don't want to have to adjust it and do focus and stuff, I also wanted one with good zooming cause you know me and my critter pictures, I also wanted one that took the picture quickly, nothing drives me battier then taking the picture and it takes it sweet old time to take and then the picture is over (Toby is a perfect example). So I had an idea what I wanted.
We headed over to Costco and they had really expensive ones and then inexpensive ones and I wanted the inbetween ones so we headed over to Best Buy, they had tons. We looked around and found the one that I had looked on line about, we compared it with a few others and it was the best deal, (it's a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS) so after asking all sorts of questions, and getting that perfect case for it, this one was too small, this was too big, this one had caca on it, we found the perfect one. The poor sales man, he was such a good sport. He was like the Wyatt Earp of camera salesman.
Here we are, Perry and I with my new camera and my Stampin' Up! gift card. Mel took the picture. Such fun!
Oh I totally forgot to post the bag, I mean it is the cutest little tote, and I forgot…cheese whizzz….thanks honey bunny Sankari (sending a big kiss and hug for you) for calling and asking about it and reminding me…it's a Swiss Miss bag, we couldn't remember the real name, this sounds cuter, and chocolatier…ha! Plus Sankari loves Hot Chocolate so it's perfect to call it that.
So I have played with it just a little bit, and hey Mel I turned off the digital zoom. A little tip she told me about. I can hardly wait to play some more, and what I love about it is the manual is not this big thick thing, so that makes me think I might actually be able to work it pretty good.
So here's the first card picture I took, and it is a little tease. This is my BFF Tracy's swap card from Linda's event. I will show you the full card tomorrow.
So that being said, I am gonna take my little manual and head to bed to read it. I have my last distressing class in the morning, and then I need to finish up my make n take stuff for our September to Remember event.
Have an awesome Monday and thanks so much for stopping in!
How exciting. What a great gift for yourself. Now we are going to expect 100s of photo from Founder's Circle get together next month. No excuses, you have a new camera!!!! LOL
Diana
Congratulations on your new purchase. Let me know what you think of it. I am camera challenged and most of all direction challenged and I so need a new camera, especially one that takes the picture itself! LOL
Also congratulations on your award and going to Founder's Circle you deserve it!
Is it a digital slr?
Luv ya
Jax
Awesome, Di! I am a Canon girl too! Love the picture of you and the salesman.
Can't wait to see your card!
Hey Sweetie! I had a great time at class and shopping with you – as always. The picture you took looks fabulous (and as you get used to it, they will get better and better). Let me know if you have any questions as I do love talking cameras as much as stamping & vampires!
Love ya!
Wow, looks awesome! Your an enabler Diana, I need a new camera & want one for Christmas & this one looks great. I love Canon & like you I just want to point & shoot, I don't want all the do dad fancy smancy stuff that is too complicated to remember & I know I would never use, so I will really look into this one. I'll keep checking to see how you like yours as time goes on & listen to you tell more about it.
I don't comment that often but I do read your blog everyday & I love your stories…you make me laugh so much, you ROCK girl!!!
Im so stinkin Jelouse! I have the Nikon Coolpix and its been dropped a couple times (%@#$!) and now it makes a grinding noise when your not even zooming. I think its possesed! Your pic looks great 🙂
Have fun with your new camera.
Now, I know the "distressing class" is about new techniques, but it cracks me up to read that title…like, how can something as fun as stamping be "distressing" i.e. "traumatic!?!
Hey, that guy helped me camera shop there too. 🙂
Oh how cute. I need a new camera so badly. I had a pretty good digital one but I decided it needed to go to the floor very quickly and hard. The other one I have doesn't always take pics that are in focus. Oh well, that is another paycheck (or two or three). You tease I love the card and can't wait to see what it is.
Hugs
Carey Rogers
aka Roscoe's mommy
Hey there Diana!
I so need a new camera! While mine is only 2 years old and technically there is nothing wrong with it – its super card to use and I am struggling to get nice pics each and every day of my cards! It drives me nuts! Be sure to update us with how you find it!
Karen
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I'm totally jealous…I want a good camera too. One day 🙂
I too have a Cannon, it is the Rebel XSi, I have had it for about 2 years and I love it. I'm sure that you will love yours also. Have fun with your new purchase!
Have fun with your new toy ….. I know what it's like when you cannot get that perfect pic!
Look forward to seeing the full card image xx
Such a cool camera! I need a new one too. I used to be all about small size so it could fit in my purse when I was running around. But i gotta say, you definitely give up a LOT when you go for the small camera. I will have to keep this at the top of my list when I finally have saved up my pennies for my new camera.
Thanks for sharing
Diana
I had a similar experience with my camera and about 3 months ago I bought the same one that you have and I LOVE IT!!! You will not regret this new purchase.
Hi Di
I recently purchased the same camera as you. I had a Canon before and liked it and you seemed so happy with yours so I thought what the heck! But, I'm struggling with getting photos of my cards that I am satisfied with. Do you have any pointers for me? and what settings are yo using?
I appreciate any help you can give me.
Heather