Finally, we’ve come to a decision about the camera. The repair cost to the 300D is high enough that it makes sense to replace it. So, we’re going to go for the 400D XTi (body only). We’ll be looking to purchase after the 19th of the month. If anyone has insider tips on coupons or specials, please pass them on!
My Dad bought a basic wide-angle lens for the boys’ upcoming trip into the hole (they leave in a week). I’ve been playing with the lens all weekend on his XT. With the 1.6x crop, the 24mm works out to about 38mm or so… and having that much more has been fun (usually I shoot everything with the 50mm lens Paul gave me for Christmas, which is fabulous). It gets soft as it gets wide open — I realized it more than ever in playing with this other lens. Although I truly believe that equipment does not make a photographer and all that is really required for anyone to be a talented photographic artist is one lens… the fun of playing with different equipment is very addictive. At some point I would like to consider another lens. But before all that, I think it’s time to go back to Mac. Until then, I need to hunt around for a copy of Photoshop for Windows…
Matt | 14-May-07 at 9:15 pm | Permalink
You sound so sad that you need to go back to the Mac…I think they are much better than a PC 😉
Holly | 14-May-07 at 9:25 pm | Permalink
No sadness at all! I wish we didn’t have to wait!