My mama got me a new camera! It was sort of a combined graduation-passing the bar-festivus present, but she still spoiled me severely. It's the latest Canon Rebel Digital SLR, with enough megapixels to print wallpaper, practically. Check out a few pics I took in SF, before I'd even read the manual. The photo above was also taken with it. I'm psyched about learning to use it, and especially about how much I am positive it's going to improve photo quality around f&p.
Nothing more interesting than that to report, I'm afraid. And anyway, shouldn't you be working on your holiday knitting? Back to the knitting factory! Get to work! *
* Joke! Joke! Not intended to guilt anyone, of course. I'm sitting the holidays out this year, and man is it liberating!
Posted by jess at December 7, 2006 11:18 PM | TrackBackAll you need now to make festivus complete is your pole and your feats of strength ;). I go and pick out my pole this weekend. Great pics, BTW.
Posted by: Wanett at December 8, 2006 1:39 AMYay! This is going to change the way you take photos! Have fun! I can't wait to see what you shoot with it. Especially if it's more shoes! :)
Posted by: Aimee at December 8, 2006 6:57 AMThe detail in the pic is amazing! I can't wait to see more :)
Posted by: Jo at December 8, 2006 7:00 AMwelcome to the DSLR revolution :)
be prepared to fall in LOVE!
Wow - lovely pics!! That is a great camera. Photo quality will definitely improve around f&p, but I thought it was pretty high quality in the first place! Nice gift, mom! Jess, you earned it!
Posted by: lisa at December 8, 2006 9:19 AMOooh - nice mommy. And yes, we should all be punching back into the knitting timeclock instead of reading blogs and thinking up more projects, lol.
Posted by: Windansea / Lydia at December 8, 2006 10:10 AMwahoo! you got it! i'm ever so jealous :) i'm totally going to want to play around with it next time i see it :)
thankfully i'm only making three hats for the holidays and one is already done. easy peasy!
Posted by: gleek at December 8, 2006 10:15 AMOoh! How exciting! Hope you have tons of fun with that nice new camera!!!
Posted by: seedless grape at December 8, 2006 11:29 AMWow! A new gadget! I too am gadget girl. Although my sister seems to be winning lately. Must. Get. More. Gadgets.
Posted by: carol at December 8, 2006 11:30 AMGreat picture-and I love those shoes. Have fun with your new camera!
Posted by: brooke at December 8, 2006 11:39 AMdude, I just got Austin an SLR d50 for his birthday, and you KNOW he's going to be taking some knitting pics. congrats on your present and your festivusness, your mommy rocks.
Posted by: craptina at December 8, 2006 11:42 AMOh! How fun and wonderful! I'm still waiting for a DLSR that will meet my expectations and fit all my current lenses - let's just say that right now i am wishing i had bought into canon and not nikon when i bought my main cameras and lenses. Oh well, the pain will be made less by seeing the fabulous photos you post.
Posted by: holly at December 8, 2006 12:05 PMDude, I just got the same one! I'm having a blast figuring it out... though it's a bit overwhelming :). Just wait until you want new lenses ;)
Posted by: grumperina at December 8, 2006 12:12 PMYou're a smart, smart girl (she says while glancing guiltily at the 4 gifts currently on the needles) for sitting this one out. You've had a big year--you deserve to knit for yourself only! And your new pics are lovely--congrats on the new camera!
Posted by: Jessica at December 8, 2006 12:28 PMWow - that's a great gift! I'm opting out of the holiday gift giving this year too, and I'm so delighted.
Posted by: MeBeth at December 8, 2006 7:45 PMA very nice gift indeed! Your readers will enjoy the gift as well ~thanks mom! I love those shoes where are they from?
Posted by: gina L at December 8, 2006 8:10 PMSitting the holidays out--this intrigues me! I'd love to hear more if you have the time/inclination to share.
Posted by: Cirilia at December 8, 2006 11:32 PMCongrats on the new camera, can't wait to see some of the knitting shots you come up with!
Posted by: schrodinger at December 9, 2006 2:25 PMCongrats on the camera! I have one too, although I think it is the previous version. It's loads of fun to use and takes great photos, even with the flash.
Posted by: jessic at December 9, 2006 2:44 PMooh, the photos are fabulous. i want to eat them! and when are the icelandic yoke sweater photos going live? you are quite the tease!
Posted by: carrie m at December 9, 2006 10:23 PMJeeezuz what a nice and bright shot! You have the loveliest mum...
Posted by: Elena at December 10, 2006 6:58 AMCanon Rebel Digital SLR?? Mmm...RrrrAWR!
I commend you for having the intestinal fortitude to resist the guilt-driven urge to knit your little fingers to the bone this holiday season. Keep it real.
Posted by: jenna at December 11, 2006 8:24 AMYay for a generous Mom is so proud of you.
I'm taking a break from the knitting before I blow out a wrist.
Posted by: Dorothy B at December 11, 2006 12:04 PMI do have that camera on my wish list!!! And, you are right.........back to work I must go!!!
****I laughed so hard when I read that :)
What wonderful photos! Thanks for telling us about your new camera. If it isn't too much bother, would you please give a bit more information about the size lens you are planning on using for fiber and knit close-ups? You take such nice close ups that 'inquiring minds' want to know
Posted by: Ann at December 27, 2006 2:02 PM