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What's in the box, Mom? Cookies?
Nope. It's a present. For me! This is the Tamron 18-270 (!) lens. Ooh, ahh.
Just look at the zoom on this baby!
Lens hood, included.
I can't wait to test drive it.
I spent the morning on-line checking out a couple of gorgeous girly camera bags because I knew that my new lens wouldn't fit into my old bag. I didn't really like it anyway, so I didn't much care, but I didn't want another regular camera bag. Found these by a relatively new company called Epiphan!e Started up by a female photographer who wanted a camera bag that looked like a purse and didn't scream CAMERA. She couldn't find anything, so she made her own. Word got out, orders started pouring in and boom! she was in business! I couldn't decide which of these I love the most. This turquoise beauty is called Belle
Love that green interior
and this is Lola, in red
and she has a pretty lavender interior.
Or, maybe not. As I was leaving the camera store with my shiny new lens, I noticed that the Boutique of Leathers, right across the corridor, had a giant SALE sign on their handbag table so I wandered over to check them out. Look what I found for 39.00!! Super soft leather, 6 (!) outside pockets for batteries, cards and stuff, regular handles and a shoulder strap. And in my favourite colour to boot!!!
My camera, even with the big honkin' lens attached, fits quite nicely.
Later:
Taz & I went over to the the local park to play with my new toy. Just to give you an idea of the range of this new lens - these shots were taken from the park bench.
Taz & I went over to the the local park to play with my new toy. Just to give you an idea of the range of this new lens - these shots were taken from the park bench.
This is at 18mm (same as the kit lens that I've been using)
This is at 55mm. As good as it got with my old lens.
And THIS is at the top of the range - 270mm!! I love it!
Later still:
Wow! What a sunset tonight! It started out fantastic...
...and it just kept getting better...
...and better!!!
10 comments:
I think you had a good day off! You really should of bought the bag with the lilac lining!!
I had a great day off! So, you like the purple lining eh? Gee, that's a big surprise! Maybe I'll look for some purple fabric for the inside of mine.
O.K. I have camera envy, and bag envy !! I wanted to buy a nice camera when ours got stolen, but Doug said, why so someone else can have it? Good thought But good camera take good pictures.Oh well, we all know I don't get to touch the camera here. Calgary has beautiful sunsets, thanks for sharing these.En realidad usted tiene tres regalos & mas con cada imagen es nuevo regalo !
Gracias mi amiga. Sí, es verdad, cada photo es un regalo nuevo. But for every keeper, I delete about 30. Last night's sunset was absolutely spectacular!! I've never seen such deep oranges and reds!
Don't be so quick with the bag envy, I haven't a clue how to go about turning it into a camera bag. I bought some fabric and some foam today, but now I'm stuck.
Well, I would suggest that you use the lining that is in the bag already and open it, and put the foam inside the lining. Stich small tacks of the lining to the foam so it doesn't shift. Then stich the lining back up. If I were closer I would do it for you.
The good thing about cameras today, instant gratification, and no wasting of film. Calgary has always had the best sunsets, and sunrises.
Debbie, any chance you could come home for the weekend? I wish I'd read that before I cut out a bunch of cardboard and glued foam to both sides of it. (I want a bit more protection than just the foam) Now I'm working on what amounts to tiny little pillow cases for the pieces which I'd planned to velcro to the lining in the purse. Exactly how I'm going to attach the velcro to the purse lining has yet to be determined... Man, if there's a difficult way to do something, I'll find it. In my head, I see compartments that I can reposition if I need to, but I don't think I have the skills to pull that off.
Really, just come for the weekend. I'll make you soup!
oh, trust me if i thought i could get away with it you'd be picking me up at the airport, now! but if i had that kind of money i would just buy you a the bag you wanted :) but i don't. so take your time, it sounds like you have a plan, buena suerte! take pictures of before and after, siempre !
Debbie, you sound like a talented person! Cheryl, those were amazing shots, congratulations on regalos well earned. I'm surprised you can hold that lens up!
I am very disappointed with the little camera I bought, but I guess if you buy cheap you get cheap. The polaroid name fooled me.
I have to admit, Lola is my pick as well. More for the outside look and color than the lavender lining. Beautiful.
But your bag for 39 bucks is a beauty. I agree with Debbie, b4 and after pictures please!
I am planning on taking my embarrassingly cheap camera out this weekend for a tour of the local flora. Last week it was a collection of our local stop signs, did you see that?
I forgot to click 'email followup comments' so this is just for that. Oops.
I did see the stop signs - they were hilarious!
Wasn't that a brilliant idea to unpick the lining and put the stuffing inside? If I'd thought of that, I could've saved myself a lot of trouble.
There's nothing wrong with your camera, I think it takes pretty good photos. I enjoyed your walk around the neighbourhood.
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