Been playing with the camera

I took some shots while waiting for the kids' bus yesterday afternoon

Very clear photos, unretouched

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I'm liking the macro setting

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and the no flash setting seems less inclined to blur

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Do I need to wash my coffee maker or what? This is embarrassing.

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I'm liking the in camera editing too. This time of year the flash is needed inside and given the light wood cabinets, light wood floors, light wood furniture and the yellow living room walls my photos are already inclined to have a yellow hue even without the flash

Unretouched

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retouched in camera only

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Overall I'm pretty pleased, though it will take me some time to get used to looking through a viewfinder again. I've been looking at a display screen for 6 years. 

Put the camera up to your face and look through the little window? Seriously? People do that?

I also need a cool bag for it. I'd thought one came with the package I got but I read that wrong. WooHoo! bag shopping!!!

Comments

  1. HannahNovember 5, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    Great shots-- what kind of Camera is that?

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  2. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Actually, I've gotten good at guestimating what's in frame. ;-) I much prefer flash off because it's so easy to reset the white balance in PSE. Great first shots. Isn't it amazing what you can get right out of the camera.

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  3. KrestaNovember 5, 2008 at 11:21 AM

    Fun shots! I'm a Nikon girl too. Couldn't tell from your pic in the previous post which one you got. Congrats!

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  4. LenaNovember 5, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    Love your camera! And love the stickers all over the appliances LOL

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  5. VanessaNovember 5, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    Its always fun to play with your camera. Great photos.

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  6. JenniNovember 5, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    Wow! Those are terrific photos!

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  7. The Four Week VeganNovember 5, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    First, what is the deal with the smiley faces? Very cute, but just wondering if there was some reason other than the kids got ahold of the stickers one day :)

    You are a very good photographer. I hope you have lots of fun with your new camera!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 6:09 PM

    Your kitchen was attacked by the killer happy face stickers. Glad to see you survived.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    Such great pictures. I love the macro setting one!! Fun stuff.

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  10. Jess NBPNovember 5, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    AWESOME Now that's a camera that I need!! LOL

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  11. DebNovember 6, 2008 at 5:00 AM

    love the photos... especially the book one. you've got quite an eye~

    more! more!

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  12. UnknownNovember 6, 2008 at 5:30 AM

    Wow very nice ! I am a photoholic too. Just love to snap pics of everything that fascinates me.

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  13. UnknownNovember 6, 2008 at 6:18 AM

    Great shots! Its fun to experiment with different looks!

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  14. Heather (How to be a Woman..?)November 6, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    I like your photos! Cute stickers on your stuff. And I never did get the hang of looking at the camera and not putting the camera up to my eye.

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  15. DoréNovember 7, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    I love the randomly placed smiley stickers... very cute!

    Great pictures... you make me want to get a new camera now... don't be offended when Anthony decides to be anti Stacey after I tell him all about wanting a new camera after reading your blog!! lol

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  16. HeatherNovember 9, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    yeah, Totally jealous!! Fabulous pics!!

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