tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post6974683094588432207..comments2024-03-28T12:37:34.157-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Camera ShoppingFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-22854800919833406442013-01-28T13:49:08.505-06:002013-01-28T13:49:08.505-06:00Your new camera takes a good photo - or is it just...Your new camera takes a good photo - or is it just that Chance is photogenic? I have a hefty Nikon SLR which is a pain when dangling around my neck, so I need a point-and-shoot :-) JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6596518989812466192013-01-27T20:26:02.847-06:002013-01-27T20:26:02.847-06:00I thought you had just bought a new camera...but n...I <i>thought</i> you had just bought a new camera...but now I see your reasoning. Glad you found a good one--and nice work on negotiating the price break. Every little bit helps!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-83907646236466938352013-01-27T20:00:00.768-06:002013-01-27T20:00:00.768-06:00I will have to check into that camera because I...I will have to check into that camera because I'd like one just like you described. Thanks!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-48368640918742863182013-01-27T17:44:49.867-06:002013-01-27T17:44:49.867-06:00Cameras - for me are just like computers (I have t...Cameras - for me are just like computers (I have to have one) if doesn't work I will be out shopping! My first "real nice" camera with a Canon T70 35 mm --- now I, although they both are aging, like my Nikons.... hoping to not be in the camera market any time soon!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-76297057605728712112013-01-27T17:22:17.921-06:002013-01-27T17:22:17.921-06:00i love my little point and shoot canon. though it ...i love my little point and shoot canon. though it does have that annoying pop up flash.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69917956310260399492013-01-27T17:17:33.829-06:002013-01-27T17:17:33.829-06:00I use my small Canon so often when I don't wan...I use my small Canon so often when I don't want to carry the big one...and also indoors where it performs much quicker than the big one. Great for quick shots of the kids. Have fun with both your cameras!Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12384427342399725772013-01-27T16:37:18.202-06:002013-01-27T16:37:18.202-06:00Well you defined pretty well what I needed and got...Well you defined pretty well what I needed and got some years ago in a point and shoot. It fits into my small hands and/or my pants pocket. Waterproof would help also when I trip and fall on a trout stream...:)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-17363066600349072352013-01-27T15:51:23.495-06:002013-01-27T15:51:23.495-06:00Love the camera! I sometimes wish I would of went...Love the camera! I sometimes wish I would of went for a more simpler camera than the Nikon, because I actually need different lenses to get the pictures I want and that can be a pain in the butt to deal with! Hope you have fun with yours!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-80339620596438044362013-01-27T14:45:58.428-06:002013-01-27T14:45:58.428-06:00What I hate is that so many cameras now days do no...What I hate is that so many cameras now days do not have view finders, they only have the screens. If the sun is really bright, you cannot see what you are pointing at with just the screen, but I've also found that most cameras with view finders cost about $500. Canons are good cameras. They are the brand that I have always chosen.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641583831560369417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-45570060781622744952013-01-27T12:42:35.192-06:002013-01-27T12:42:35.192-06:00I've got the camera in between your first and ...I've got the camera in between your first and second (mine has 12X optical zoom) and it's served me well and even landed on it's beak once. I need to be shopping for a new one soon too.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183448760614051130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-18600851905672939042013-01-27T11:59:17.489-06:002013-01-27T11:59:17.489-06:00 Typical couple. The wife an obsessive shopper a... Typical couple. The wife an obsessive shopper and the guy a sometimes patient bystander. Okay, the word obsessive will get me into trouble!!!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-62427468467185974692013-01-27T10:49:18.541-06:002013-01-27T10:49:18.541-06:00My wife and I continue to share her camera, it was...My wife and I continue to share her camera, it was actually ours and I yielded it when I got the cheap point and shoot. I want to replace my point and shoot but I like smaller. You look like you have a winner with the cannon.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-90342668868976553102013-01-27T10:44:26.560-06:002013-01-27T10:44:26.560-06:00Good choice! My camera is the SX20 (20x zoom). No...Good choice! My camera is the SX20 (20x zoom). Not as handy as the little point and shoots, but I love it. It takes 4 batteries, so has a perfect hand shaped bulge on the right hand size. I don't like the ones that don't have a view finder, because for them I need to put my glasses on to focus on the lcd screen. I got an awesome camera bag from the dollar store ($3). I can put it in on it's side and it's ready to heave out by the bulgy handhold part. It has the long strap with an ergonically shaped pad for the shoulder. It's a Samsonite, but I can't find it on their website. Probably discontinued, that's why it was in the dollar store:) 10,000 pictures and counting....<br />It's coming up to three years old and has taken some beatings. I never take my card out, just plug the camera directly into the computer. Takes more battery power I guess, but I always have another set charged and ready to go.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8772993341428328802013-01-27T10:15:43.138-06:002013-01-27T10:15:43.138-06:00I don't think you can ever go wrong with a Can...I don't think you can ever go wrong with a Canon…but that's my personal choice, as well.<br /><br />Happy shooting!<br /><br />Chance…he cracks me up.That Janie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447630124016303483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-57807533879394455152013-01-27T10:14:32.193-06:002013-01-27T10:14:32.193-06:00I think you made an excellent choice! It will b...I think you made an excellent choice! It will be fun to learn more about it as you get those great shots!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-18389360092788428032013-01-27T10:08:03.759-06:002013-01-27T10:08:03.759-06:00Nothing better than a point and shoot. We have an...Nothing better than a point and shoot. We have an Olympus SZ-12 14 megapixel that we really love. Unfortunately I can't find any camera that makes it easy to get the card out of. Good luck with your new camera. Chance looks so handsome.linda mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203742811516417039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-4996027123696596342013-01-27T10:02:24.504-06:002013-01-27T10:02:24.504-06:00When I first saw the post title, I thought...OH no...When I first saw the post title, I thought...OH no she's broken her fancy camera.<br />Thank goodness it's fine, I understand, they are too precarious to just take outside for a walk, it's slippery out there, and the temperature change can make the lens too damp.<br /><br />Love this little point and shoot, it's so cute, and aren't you clever to get another $10 off..by doing your research.<br /><br />I am thinking, why on earth don't I take my perfectly good P&S Lumix, that I loved out for walks with me. It's lonely, and sitting in the cupboard by it's self...great idea Connie.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84617542774797936032013-01-27T09:42:18.286-06:002013-01-27T09:42:18.286-06:00Lovely photo of Chance ! Hope you get a lot of fun...Lovely photo of Chance ! Hope you get a lot of fun out of this new camera . Have a good day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-16539379647683495322013-01-27T08:53:03.433-06:002013-01-27T08:53:03.433-06:00I love the picture of Chance so I think you made a...I love the picture of Chance so I think you made a very good choice!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-76831919461521302412013-01-27T08:44:06.282-06:002013-01-27T08:44:06.282-06:00I replaced my stolen camera last year with a Canon...I replaced my stolen camera last year with a Canon SX150IS, which is close to your new one. I love it and have almost learned how to use all the bells and whistles! :-)<br /><br />I think you will be pleased.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-85014520020784163122013-01-27T08:13:48.393-06:002013-01-27T08:13:48.393-06:00I just put away my old Nikon Coolpix. It finally ...I just put away my old Nikon Coolpix. It finally just died. Now I have another newer one (it's actually a couple of years old) and it works fine. I keep it in my purse for those times that I don't want to schlep my big Canon around with me! It takes pretty decent photos. I do have to remember to replace the batteries in it, though.desertsandbeyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861734579985048446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-18502595347474685032013-01-27T08:02:43.187-06:002013-01-27T08:02:43.187-06:00As long as it takes good pictures of Chance... :-)...As long as it takes good pictures of Chance... :-)thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-79944659578903056892013-01-27T07:50:30.197-06:002013-01-27T07:50:30.197-06:00I have a Cannon from 2006 and I still love it. On...I have a Cannon from 2006 and I still love it. Once in a while it does something temperamental, but it has always revived. My sis in law, who teaches photography, just got a new small type point and shoot Cannon for her carrying around camera and she says that the clerk told her that the new ones aren't as good as the old ones. Her old one was also a very small Cannon. But she always complained to me that it was "slow." I think slow meant that there wasn't enough electricity to make it faster, meaning she had only two batteries, whereas mine has four batteries. That makes a big difference. I was surprised she didn't pop for a bigger camera when hers croaked. Of course, she owns lots of older big cameras, but rarely uses them.<br />LoieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977264499770654307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-64661489909698537572013-01-27T07:09:57.698-06:002013-01-27T07:09:57.698-06:00Morning, looks like ya done good on the camera buy...Morning, looks like ya done good on the camera buy...Love the picture of a very impressed Chance, Blessings Francine.Primitive Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525399769247105105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-75458634484420257272013-01-27T07:06:14.138-06:002013-01-27T07:06:14.138-06:00My camera is almost six years old and I'm very...My camera is almost six years old and I'm very attached to it. It's served me well, but it's becoming very temperamental and I know it's only a matter of time before I'll need to go camera shopping. Laurahttp://thesweetsimplethings.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com