Our new Camera arrived in the mail yesterday and we've entered the world of Digital SLR's in preparation for our trip. I researched and sought out advice from friends on what to buy and decided on a good entry level SLR from Nikon, the Nikon D40. The Nikon D40 is an older SLR and only has 6 MegaPixels but came highly recommended by people who are really into photography.
Evidently 6 MP's is fine for printing out 12 x 18 prints but nothing larger. It may also limit the ability to crop pictures which just means I'll have to become an expert on Photo Composition between now and our trip.
I ended up getting a great deal on eBay for the camera without the lens and purchased an upgraded lens, Nikon 18-55mm with Vibration Reduction (VR) technology. VR helps stabilize the image and allows you to shoot with slower shutter speeds in lower light situations without the use of a tripod. I'll probably end up getting a 55-200mm telephoto lens also to help get those close up shots.
As you all can imagine, Lora is excited about learning how to use the camera too because there is no way she's going to be the only one in all the photos from our trip.
Now if I can only become an expert photographer in two weeks we are set!
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You got that right! I will be the photographer too. So, whose pics will be better, mine or Kev? Shall we get a bet going? Just Kidding!!!
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