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Friday, March 11, 2011

My new toy!

Look at what I got today................


I am SO EXCITED!!!!!!! It is my very first "real" (SLR) camera. After weeks of saving, researching (a big thanks to Cindi for her help/feedback!), and shopping around, I decided on the Nikon D3100. It has a lot of great features, but also seems like a good option for beginners. I got it for a very good price at a local photography shop (Pro Photo Supply). Their prices are very good to start with, plus they have a $100 instant rebate right now. I am planning on taking a beginners class of some sort in the next few weeks. For now, I'm just going to try to figure out how to get the lens cap off:) Hopefully, you will be seeing some big improvements in picture quality around here sometime soon!
Posted by kristin at 7:04 PM
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16 comments:

  1. LoraineMarch 11, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Congrats, Kristin. You are already doing such a great job! Looking forward to seeing your future photos!

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  2. kristinMarch 11, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Thanks Loraine!

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  3. GabbyMarch 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Me too! Lucky girl *Smile* I am so happy for you <3 Can't wait to see your pictures. You have been taking some really beautiful ones already. I love where you live it's so green and beautiful. I Keep em coming. Have a wonderful weekend with Ben and your sweet fur face <3

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  4. midoryMarch 11, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    /yeyyyyy i feel like investing in a good camera is like investing in a child! hahahah I wish I could get one :( Enjoy it sooo much! Maybe you come visit Clara and I here in San Diego and teach us some pointer!

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  5. kristinMarch 11, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks Gabby! It is very beautiful out here so I will have a lot of inspiration for my photos:)

    Midory - Haha! Thanks! I hope I enjoy it as much as I think I will. That would be so fun - we could go shopping and then take some beautiful pictures to show off our new clothes:)

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  6. AneMarch 12, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    congrats on the camera, I would suggest trying a dsrl mag for help. I got one called "getting started in digital photography" I haven't read through it all yet but so far its been insightful :)

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  7. thatdamngreendressMarch 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    nice!!! look forward to seeing the fun you'll have with this!

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  8. LisaMarch 12, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    yay for new toys =) Have fun!

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  9. Moody GirlMarch 13, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Congrats Kristin - that's awesome. I can't wait to see your pictures. Have fun!

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  10. kristinMarch 13, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Tailorstitch - That is a great suggestion. Thank you!

    Thatdamngreendress - Thanks! I'm so excited!

    Lisa - It has been a blast so far!

    Natasha - Thanks! It has been a lot of fun so far, but also kind of intimidating.

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  11. Minnesota MavenMarch 13, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Congrats! I can't wait to see the pictures you get with this beaut! Also I say congrats on getting a 100 rebate as well as a good price! Nothing beats a good deal!

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  12. Lisa - respect the shoesMarch 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Awesome purchase! I can't wait to see your kickbutt new pics!

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  13. kristinMarch 13, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Minnesota Maven - Thanks! I agree, I love good deals!

    Lisa - Thank you!

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  14. JennyMarch 15, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I am so jealous! I have been saving up for one for so long. But I can dream...xoxo

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  15. KellyMarch 15, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    So I'm waaay behind on my blogging, and just now reading about your new camera. Very exciting news and I can't wait to see photos from your new SLR!!!

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  16. kristinMarch 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Jennyboo - I had to save up too. I know how you feel! Definitely call your local photography shops and see if they have any sales/specials going on.

    Kelly - Thanks for sharing in my excitement:)

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