I received some wonderful gifts this Christmas – clothes and yarn and jewelry and books and DVDs just to name a few. And yet there’s on present that surpasses all of them. No, it’s not a spinning wheel. It’s a new camera from Dale.
Of course, I told him exactly which one to get. I had been wanting a digital SLR for quite some time and I had gone back and forth on which model. I talked with friends and read reviews but ultimately I decided on the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. I’ve just got a fondness for Canon and that influenced my decision more than anything else.
We missed the part about needing a compact flash card, though, so I couldn’t use the camera until we made a trip to the store yesterday.
This was my first picture with the camera:
This was my second:
I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.
maryse Said,
nice!
sounds like you had a great christmas
Cheryl Said,
That’s the same camera I have! You’ll love it, it really rocks.
DebbieB Said,
What a beautiful cat! I got my husband a camera for Christmas – had him pick it out, because I’m clueless when it comes to electronics. Now if I could just get him to set up my…. I mean, HIS camera, I could take some pics!
margene Said,
We are going to be loving your camera! Have fun.
Robin in VA Said,
Although, I don’t think Mason looks too happy about it! You’re gonna love that camera, we have the same one!
Glad you had a WONDERFUL Christmas!!
Beth Said,
Your pictures look great! I especially like the closeup. One of my goals for next year is to learn to use my camera better and to take better photos for my blog.
Kate Said,
Oh, I just ordered that for me as “merry 2008 to me!” !!!!!
Need to buy a compact flash card, huh?
kate
Chris Said,
Ooo, new camera fun ahead! Well, for you anyway. Mason looks like he’d rather spit up a hairball.
Judy Said,
You are going to have so much fun!
Karen Said,
Oh, you will love your new camera. That’s the same one I have and I just love mine. Have fun!
PumpkinMama Said,
Hooray for new toys! You’re going to love it.
Emily Said,
Ooooh YAY! new cameras rock. So do cat pictures.
Jen in CT Said,
Canon is such a wonderful brand and the Rebel has always rocked! I have an old film rebel and I still lerve it!
marianne Said,
Hmmmmm, those are FABulous photos…perhaps I need to take down that name and model…
Mason is one very handsome cat!
claudia Said,
I foresee lens shopping soon enough, as the kit lens will only get you so far. And a flash, tripod, remote control…..
You might want to start with this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html
sandy Said,
Lucky you! LUCKY US!!!
xo
Manise Said,
Very nice! Mason looks like his nap or privacy have been invaded somehow. Maybe a little catnip will turn him around
Dave Daniels Said,
Congratulations on the new camera. Is that one of those that takes different lenses? (That could cut into your spinning wheel funds.)
And I like that you have the French Toast Alert posted, too.
Marcia Cooke Said,
I have an older model Rebel digital and love it…I don’t use it enough, though, now that I have its little brother, the Elph! (It’s those fabulous lenses, of course, that make the pictures so much better….are you going to get a telephoto?)
Norma Said,
Wow! More eye candy posts, for sure! Well done, Dale!
Karen Said,
What a perfect gift for all of us really!! Great photos of Mason.
Kirsten Said,
Wow now that is a cat with attitude!
Enjoy your new camera!
Barbara-Kay Said,
OK, I’m impressed! TWO Meezer portraits and no kitty red eye! Wow!
Oh, and a handsome Meezer, indeed.
ann Said,
yay for Dale! we got D#2 the XTi for Christmas – she is loving hers!
Wool Winder Said,
You’re going to love it! I’m sure Dale was glad you told him the exact model. John and I rarely give surprise gifts anymore.
Chris Said,
Oh, that second shot is fabulous!! Someday, someday I’ll get a really good camera.
Deb Said,
Lovely kitty shot! I gave Jon the same one!
Hillary Said,
What a wonderful gift. I look forward to seeing the wonderful pictures I’m sure you’ll take. I just got a new camera too.
Mia Said,
That is the camera I wanted but I got a Nikon instead. I think some cats are going to be getting tired of having their photos taken soon.
holly Said,
Great pictures! It looks like the camera is a winner.
E Said,
excellent! i’m a Nikon girl
dSLRs are awesome either way and you are really going to love it!
Teyani Said,
oh man – what great photos.
Digital cameras are improving so fast – It’s hard to keep up with the great technology!
I look forward to seeing LOTS of photos on your blog (grin)
Cookie Said,
Woo!
Did you wake Mason up to take that photo?
Julie Said,
Look at that handsome face! Great photos; looks like you and that camera are off to a good start
Julie Said,
Look at that handsome face! Great photos; looks like you and that camera are off to a good start
The Meezer Said,
Oh Mason!
What BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES YOU HAVE my dear!!!
And now your Mom can capture them so much better than before….and without blinding you with the flash!
Wanna come play?
>^..^<
--Deb Said,
Wow, look at those eyes in that second picture!
Ruth Said,
Wowza! What camera has your new baby replaced?
JessaLu Said,
Congratulations on your new camera! You’re already taking wonderful photos
)
michelle Said,
Look at those non-scary cat eyes
Have fun with the new equipment. New cameras are so much fun.
elizabeth Said,
Oooh, I can’t wait to see the fantastic pictures you’ll be taking.
Wanda Said,
Merry Christmas indeed!
Carol Said,
Yowza! That’s a nice gift! It clearly works very well. The model is too cute.
Debi Said,
Mason looks so handsome! I love how shiny his nose looks
Teresa C Said,
I foresee Eye Candy Friday getting really good around here.
And that Claudia, she has the best ideas.
anne Said,
lucky you! many happy snappy moments for the new year!
Kat with a K Said,
Nice! I got a camera too.
Leslie Said,
Lucky you with the new camera! It seems to be a popular one–I bet you’ll love it.
scoutj Said,
This is what I have been using and I love it! Yay for you! Did you get any lenses with it? I probably use my 50mm more than anything. LOVE that.
Alarming Female Said,
Welcome to the club! I LOVE my Rebel XTi–as well as all the Canon cameras I’ve had over the years. Now to get that telephoto lens–you gotta have it!
I got a new little point-and-shoot for Christmas, as well–the PowerShot SD950 IS. Sweet!
~Kristie Said,
I’m not sure I’m ready for the SLR quite yet, but I can’t wait to see all the beautiful photos you’re going to be posting now. It’s so great when the hubby’s get exactly what you ask for huh? Good job Dale.