Comments on: I need your advice http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/ yoga, remedies, recipe, healthy snacks, tips, bedbugs Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:25:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: What To Do When You Get Knocked Down http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-74306 What To Do When You Get Knocked Down Tue, 31 May 2011 16:22:39 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-74306 [...] I didn’t have this camera back [...] [...] I didn’t have this camera back [...]

]]> By: That’s It! All homework must be done in the woods | Susiej http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-17246 That’s It! All homework must be done in the woods | Susiej Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:37:24 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-17246 [...] older sons relished in. They’re running here in this photo below. Can you tell this was years before I got my new camera? Can’t help but notice our little lovely Max there, down in the right hand [...] [...] older sons relished in. They’re running here in this photo below. Can you tell this was years before I got my new camera? Can’t help but notice our little lovely Max there, down in the right hand [...]

]]> By: Susiej » Does size matter? http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-11343 Susiej » Does size matter? Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:37:09 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-11343 [...] camera is still broken, and I still haven’t bought my new camera, so this BSM is a cell phone photo again. (I’ve made my decision … more on that below.) [...] [...] camera is still broken, and I still haven’t bought my new camera, so this BSM is a cell phone photo again. (I’ve made my decision … more on that below.) [...]

]]> By: louann http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-11051 louann Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:36:37 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-11051 my digi cam is a canon. but if i were to buy an SLR (still saving up for it), i would get a nikon (drooling over that D80!!!)-- based on my photographer friends advice. he says canon lenses are cheaper and he prefers the colors of nikon. my digi cam is a canon. but if i were to buy an SLR (still saving up for it), i would get a nikon (drooling over that D80!!!)– based on my photographer friends advice. he says canon lenses are cheaper and he prefers the colors of nikon.

]]> By: Dawn http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-11041 Dawn Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:26:57 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-11041 I think this idea rocks! Pioneer Woman uses a Nikon and has quite a bit about her camera on her site. I think this idea rocks! Pioneer Woman uses a Nikon and has quite a bit about her camera on her site.

]]> By: This Eclectic Life http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-11033 This Eclectic Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:15:45 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-11033 Girl, I don't have either. I take crummy little photos with a cheap digital camera. Sounds like an excellent thing to do with your inheritance though. I look forward to seeing some nice photography! Girl, I don’t have either. I take crummy little photos with a cheap digital camera. Sounds like an excellent thing to do with your inheritance though. I look forward to seeing some nice photography!

]]> By: Maya http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-11019 Maya Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:56:52 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-11019 You'll have the old Nikon vs. Canon discussion here. We have the Nikon D50...which was around before the D80 came out! Bummer I want the 80 now! We honestly chose the Nikon because my mom has a ton of Nikon lenses that we could then borrow. We do love it and constantly are finding out new things about it. You’ll have the old Nikon vs. Canon discussion here. We have the Nikon D50…which was around before the D80 came out! Bummer I want the 80 now!

We honestly chose the Nikon because my mom has a ton of Nikon lenses that we could then borrow.

We do love it and constantly are finding out new things about it.

]]> By: Christina http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-11005 Christina Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:04:07 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-11005 I think that is a beautiful idea to buy a camera in tribute to your mother! I can imagine her smiling over that right now. :o) As you know, I am the proud new owner of a Nikon D80, as of a few weeks ago. I did a lot of research and narrowed it down to the same two choices as you. They are both great cameras, and in the end it comes down to personal preference. I have played with a couple Canon PAS and wasn't that impressed with them...and that's aprt of what pushed me towards Nikon. The controls also feel more intuitive to me. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I have the 18-55 kit lens, 55-20VR, and 50mm 1.8. The 50mm is by FAR my favorite! I love that it allows me to get crisp, clear, bright shots even indoors. f1,8 is awesome. I thought I would use the zooms more, but actually the next lens I want is another prime - wider angle, 18 or 35mm. Good luck! I'll check back to see what you decide. I'm sure you'll be very happy with either choice, and you will be AMAZED at the possibilities with a DSLR! I think that is a beautiful idea to buy a camera in tribute to your mother! I can imagine her smiling over that right now. :o )

As you know, I am the proud new owner of a Nikon D80, as of a few weeks ago. I did a lot of research and narrowed it down to the same two choices as you. They are both great cameras, and in the end it comes down to personal preference. I have played with a couple Canon PAS and wasn’t that impressed with them…and that’s aprt of what pushed me towards Nikon. The controls also feel more intuitive to me. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.

I have the 18-55 kit lens, 55-20VR, and 50mm 1.8. The 50mm is by FAR my favorite! I love that it allows me to get crisp, clear, bright shots even indoors. f1,8 is awesome. I thought I would use the zooms more, but actually the next lens I want is another prime – wider angle, 18 or 35mm.

Good luck! I’ll check back to see what you decide. I’m sure you’ll be very happy with either choice, and you will be AMAZED at the possibilities with a DSLR!

]]> By: Stacy http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-11004 Stacy Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:00:51 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-11004 Both cameras are good cameras. I have a Nikon D50, but Canons are pretty comparable. From looking at prices, the Nikon body is cheaper, but the Canon lenses are cheaper. I have spent more on lenses than the camera body. Lenses: Kit lens 18-55 - okay for outdoors but not quite as sharp and can't handle low light situations without a flash. 50mm 1.8 - great indoor, portrait lens for the price 35 mm 2.0 - fairly comparable to the 50 but better for getting more into the frame indoors. 85mm 1.8 - Nice lens, good bokeh, but hard for small rooms indoors if you want more than close ups. Both cameras are good cameras. I have a Nikon D50, but Canons are pretty comparable. From looking at prices, the Nikon body is cheaper, but the Canon lenses are cheaper. I have spent more on lenses than the camera body.

Lenses:
Kit lens 18-55 – okay for outdoors but not quite as sharp and can’t handle low light situations without a flash.

50mm 1.8 – great indoor, portrait lens for the price

35 mm 2.0 – fairly comparable to the 50 but better for getting more into the frame indoors.

85mm 1.8 – Nice lens, good bokeh, but hard for small rooms indoors if you want more than close ups.

]]> By: Janet http://www.susiej.com/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-11000 Janet Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:14:38 +0000 http://www.susiej.com/index.php/the-lesson-of-the-picture-frame/#comment-11000 I'm a Canon girl through and through :-) I’m a Canon girl through and through :-)

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