And Just To Prove That I’m Not Completely Self-Centered…
…here’s how Preston’s day at the beach looked.
But back to being self-centered, I’m really becoming unhappy with my camera. It’s been really great for the sort of photographer I’ve been for the last couple years, but I feel like I really need to upgrade in order to be able to do what I want to do these days. For instance, the telephoto lens that is available for it is just not good quality. These surf pictures of Preston just don’t have the clarity that they should have at this level of zoom. The macro shots also don’t come out as clear as they should. And what I really need these days is control over the focus. This camera that I have gives me manual control over everything except focus if I want it. But I’m at a stage where I really want to be able to do the focus also. Especially where I’m taking pictures at the ocean, it’s hard to convince the auto focus to focus exactly where I want it. Unfortunately, the next step up is a really expensive one. I have the high-end of the point-n-shoot cameras. To step up, I have to move into the realm of digital SLRs, and we’re talking around $1000 for the minimum kit that I would want. I’m working on convincing Preston that we should go in halves on one, but you know I can only work on him on so many issues at once, and I’ve already started my campaign to convince him that we need a dog when we move into our new house.
February 11th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Hi Deanna, glad to read on the list this morning that you’re settling down and things are going so well. I have a few comments: (1) about the camera — I have a Sony DSC F828 - 8 mega pixels. It cost me about 1200 Canadian over 2 years ago, so I imagine it has come down in price a lot. An image broker I’m doing business with now says photographers have to shoot with 10 megapixels minimum! So, I’ve been researching cameras again. Also, I’m ready for something with better telephone focus and macro focus. Sounds like the same as you.
(2) Forgot what else I meant to say…oh, about the proofreading — Many moons ago I was a proofreader for ACE paperbacks in NYC. They’d send over the galleys and I’d spend a day knocking one out. It got pretty boring in a short time, but it was good money. Anyway, you might try some of the paperback companies if you’re looking for more work in this field. Maybe, check craig’s list, just an idea.
(3)Those woods pictures remind me of why I left the PNW. Aggh! Wet and mold. OTOH, I remember riding horses through the woods near Humptulips, and that was an extraordinary experience. We even crossed a river at one point, the horses swimming. That was fun. Anyway, good luck on the house! I will go look at the pics now. Good on changing agents! I used to be one of those too, and hated what some were willing to do to make a sale. One of the reasons I got out of the business. Anyway, good to hear from you. …sk
February 13th, 2007 at 11:07 am
I especially like the pic with the boat in the background.
February 13th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Hi Shareen! I’m so happy to see you over here. Funny about our different perceptions of the PNW. I’m from the desert, and I love love love all the humidity and greenness here. Thanks for the thoughts on the cameras and the proofreading. I’m going to look into a Canon Digital Rebel. Someone I know uses one and likes it a lot, and they’ve been around long enough that I should be able to get a used one if I look around enough.
Sarah - I like that one also. I think it’s also Preston’s favorite - because of the wake behind the board, so you can see that he’s really moving!