In Search of My 1st SLR Digital!

I've been a busy girl since my last post. Not only have I been learning about my present camera, the Nikon Cool Pix, and taken lots of photos, but I've also been in search of my next camera. It's not been the easiest process as I wanted to be absolutely sure I had the one that had all the features and capabilites within my given price range. DP Review was a huge help with this project as it allows you to actually place your requirements and then it automatically brings up the cameras with your given specifications. Then, just to be ultra sure, I picked up Which Camera and a few other magazines for their evaluations as well.

And the winner is the Cannon EOS 350D! I chose it one day and then my precious husband Steve suprised me and ordered it the very next day! Within 2 days there was a knock at my door. There it was, in the hands of a very cheeky deliveryman who teased me about my last name Newson pronouncing it nuisance! Moi? Never! Just because he delivers things here on a quite regular basis, surely does not constitute me being a nuisance?! We had a laugh and then I said, "be careful, your holding my new camera", gleefully like a little kid on Christmas morning! The first thing I did was to ring my husband and he had to sit through my opening every box with me bubbling over like a school girl!

All that I can say folks, is I love this camera! For an entry level SLR it takes incredible pictures. It has an automatic mode for those that just can't wait to read directions (that would be me) but it does so much more! Steve also purchased the "Canon EOS Digital Rebel Digital Field Guide" by Charlotte K Lowrie, which has been a great help guiding me through the intricate features of my very first SLR ever! Can you tell I'm excited!

Just for the record, I have the best husband on earth, who also happens to be my very best friend! Thank you sweetheart! Thank you for believing in me and being my hero! I love you big time!

Tags: Canon, Canon EOS 350D, DP Review, Steve Newson