Monday, September 12, 2011

New Camera!




My new camera came today and I was thrilled. He even gave the battery and charger with it, so I was happy. Then I realized it didn't have a card, not so thrilled, especially when I saw the prices. But, I did have my old camera and yes, it is the same kind of card, so I have a memory card. Now I am all set and took some practice shots. But wait, how do I get the photos in, no computer cord, ugh. But, luckily my minolta uses the same size cord too, so I could put them in. Found out my Mac is too old to upload any software to use it. So I hooked it up to my Dell and it went right in without any drivers, but I prefer to use my mac since that has photoshop. Guess a new Macbook is on my wish list;)

The camera is really complicated, way too many buttons, but I was able to download a pdf manual. It is also heavy, so I will probably have to use a tripod to get good photos indoors, all my shots came out blurry. I also don't see a flash, no idea where that is, have a feeling I have to buy one to mount on top. But for free, I am not complaining, will just have to save up for extras.

I stole this photo off the web, this is what it looks like, reall
y large double lens, which adds to the weight. I couldn't even figure out where the zoom was, guess I have a lot of reading to do;)


I definitely won't be taking this out in the kayak, glad I got the pocket waterproof camera. I think I need to make a sling pocket for it, so when I go hiking at the sanctuaries, I can carry it without the band choking my neck.

This is the best photo I could get today. It is an older piece that I have in the house. The sun has been fading the edge. I did have to put it through photoshop, but I got better and more true colors and this was on a low setting. At least now, you can see more detail and the patterns of the wool, so I hope I can figure this out and get some better shots of my pieces.

Today I worked more on my hexagons, hand stitching the inside of each hexagon, but on the outer edges now, so hopefully I will have it done tomorrow.



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14 comments:

  1. AllieSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    WOW that is some camera! Glad you could download the manual. My old camera, I had no idea it had macro, until I found a manual online. I know you're going to enjoy playing with it!
    I really love the wool project, the colors and shapes are just marvelous, I bet you take a new pic of everything you've ever made!

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  2. Firecracker KidSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    That looks like one of my daughter's cameras. Oh boy, that is a pretty piece with the birds, I love the colors.
    Hugs~Carol

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  3. BarbaraSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Very cool!

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  4. moosecraftSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Now THAT's a serious camera! Have fun experimenting with the settings! The wool applique piece is gorgeous!

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  5. KimSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    It is not as complicated as it looks. I think after a few tries you are going to love it.

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  6. Joanne LendaroSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    great camera! have fun with it!! new project - very nice!

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  7. auntdeedeeSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Once you get used to it you will LOVE it! Mine is the Canon S3 Proshot. I'm not sure where the flash is on yours. Mine had a flip up flash. I just bought off of ebay, a telescoptic and wideangle lens and have been playing around with mine. I knew mine could do so much more than i was using it as so i'm determined to learn how to use mine better. Enjoy! And while it is heavy, I've gotten used to it so much that now i can't understand how people use such thin little ones!! LOL

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  8. primitivebettysSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Cool! It is always fun to get a new gadget! :)

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  9. TheCrankyCrowSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Congrats on the new toy Debbie....Good luck figuring things out - but I'm sure you'll have fun. My son bought me my first digital camera (just a little Cyber Shot) a couple of years ago - and I still haven't figured it out. Guess my age is showing....Sigh....Big sigh....

    I LOVE that wool piece....gorgeous!!

    Happy Tuesday - Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  10. LibbySeptember 13, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I have a Canon and I just LOVE it. I would like to get an SLR . . . . someday and then take some classes to learn how to be a good photographer *s* Enjoy!

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  11. ~Madalynne~September 13, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    All those buttons and features intimidate me. I wish I had the patience to learn photography so I could get some good inside shots.

    That wool piece is awesome!

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  12. Deborah OHareSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Great looking camera!
    I love the birds. Gorgeous colours!
    Deborah

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  13. Barbara Strobel LardonSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Hoorah! Finally got the camera!

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  14. Linda September 16, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Congratulations!!! I'm green!! Would love to have one like that!!!

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