Pages

▼

August 3, 2010

My Cheap-o Wal-Mart Camera

When I am in South America it's as if I have a sign taped to my forehead which says, "Please Rob Me."

I've been robbed so many times there, once even at knife point.

So the thought of having to buy a good (=expensive) camera to take to Argentina, as opposed to my cheap-o Wal-Mart one, just wasn't what I really wanted to do. It surely would get stolen from us sooner or later. A waste of money and an added and unnecessary stressor to the already challenging missionary life.

So... I was inspired to look again at my Kodak EasyShareC160 and actually learn how to use it. I was surprised that it actually had a lot of little settings on it that make for measurably better shots.

So, here are a few unedited pics taken in Granpa's yard yesterday. Purely amateur, but I am pleased with the results! I may still purchase a slightly better camera, but I am so happy I will not need a $1000 Nikon!






















 


  

:)


at

3 comments:

  1. KatieAugust 3, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Really pretty shots! I'd love a $1000 DSLR, but that's SO not in the budget. My camera cost about $250, and I'm very happy with the quality of the photos it takes. Like you said, taking the time to learn the ins and outs of your camera is a huge step in getting the most out of it! Do you have a Flickr account?

    ReplyDelete
  2. DeniseAugust 3, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    They're beautiful, Chris! I never thought of actually trying to find out how to use my camera. What a concept! I think I'm doing well because I can take a picture on auto-focus, OR turn the dial to the little flower emblem to take a close-up! Maybe I'll read the manual someday...but I doubt it. ;)

    I cannot believe you were robbed at knife point!!! Yikes.

    ReplyDelete
  3. ChrisAugust 4, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Thanks for the comments! Sorry I'm so bad at responding to them - but I do LOVE reading them, really, so thank you!

    Katie, thanks :) No, no Flickr for me - I get stressed out just trying to upload my pics to the computer with 3 kids handing out underfoot talking, whining, or asking me for something! Besides, I'm on the computer too much as it is.

    Denise, thanks and haha - good luck with finding the time to do that! And yes, some guy appeared out of nowhere and stuck a steak knife to my side on the beach in Copacabana demanding all my money. I was dumb though, jogging 9 at night in Brazil. God must have a purpose because I should be dead a million times over:)

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for your comments, it makes me feels like I'm not just talking into the air! I'm terrible at responding to each one, but know that we read and appreciate all of them!