Not that it's tit for tat over here (who are we kidding?) but with Jack gone to Brazil, I was left with lots of time on my hands. Time to think, and time to buy. We stewed for months about whether or not I should go to Brazil with him, and in the end, I decided I should stay home. Jack was bummed because he kept trying to get me to go, but it just never felt like the right decision. Now I know why. Because if I had gone to Brazil, I never would have felt justified in buying my new Canon Powershot SX40. I have been wanting a bridge camera (or superzoom, as my research taught me they are called) for a few years but my old tiny camera just wouldn't die. It tried a couple times, but was brought back to life each time. Jack took it to Brazil and while he was away, life was happening and I couldn't take pictures. I really had no choice in the matter--the situation compelled me to buy. It was almost like a power controlled me. (we are all clear this is total crap, yes?)
So far my favorite function is the "sports" dial. It allows me to take continuous action shots. You know, for all the sports I attend. (insert trampoline shots, the sportiest sport at our house)
I love it! And I've only had it for a few days but I am having so much fun. On the down side (maybe), it did not come with a manual (sorry Jack-now I CAN'T read it) so I am just playing around. And here is what I have done with no skills and no manual...
Imagine what I can do when I have some skillz!
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5 comments:
I love the pictures you have posted!
It was out of your hands. You simply had no choice but to buy that camera. It proves you are a great mom. You didn't want to miss all of the important goings on. I applaud you.
I like how you operate. I need some of your compelling-nature over here so I can justify buying a new sewing machine, iPad, hmmm, what else can I think of.... So glad you're loving it! Pics look great!
So now I need to get me one of those... thanks. I expect more blog posts now that you have awesome pictures to go along with them.
I like your thinking. Perhaps while Josh is in Germany this fall (for "work") something magical will just fall into my hands...
I too love the sports function! I've used it to catch the paddles in the hands of friends while kayaking ... caught the drips coming off the paddle!
By the way ... I have the manual on PDF if you want to borrow / download!
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