The trials and tribulations of Digital Photography.
Last Thursday my trusty old Canon S50 threw an unrepairable electronic wobbler. So farewell my old friend. Decided (reluctantly)to spend some money on Sunday. Decided on the new Canon SX 30 IS. An SLR with a fixed lens. But what a lens. The main reason that I've shied away from digital SLRs has always been their sheer physical bulk, and the probability of needing extra lenses...which I grew to hate carting around in my old 35mm Pentax days. This (apparently new on the market) thing has a lens that goes from 24mm wide angle to 840mm telephoto. And it's almost as compact as my old 35mm SLR. So, poorer, but "happy" away I went to begin yet another learning curve.
Monday. Always a "dark day". My printer head shorted out. (I know why, but I can't say on an open forum). "Shoot", or words to that effect. More of the kids inheritance blown on fripperies. (But as he's just bought a new BMW I reckon I can indulge myself!).
I took the camera down to the Tyne Piers this morning during a good F6 wind, not yet having done any settings on the camera, and without a tripod (so hand held). The pixel count allowed on the forum don't do justice to the originals, and I haven't "touched" them up. If your'e in the market for a new camera, please check this one out.