So 3 years ago, my beloved Minolta X-700 35 mm Camera was becoming harder to use. It had accidentally fallen of the counter in the kitchen 10 years ago. It was sitting on the counter and the strap got caught in the drawer when DS opened it. Something broke inside the lens, but it was still usable. AS the years went on it became more and more difficult and when I took it to a camera shop a couple of years ago, to have it looked at and maybe get a new lens. I was told that I would be better off saving for a new digital SLR, as they are not making parts for the 35mm, or parts will be very difficult to come by. We have had some other digitals point and shoots. But I never liked the picture quality from them or the delay and would still use my 35mm for pictures. I should also add that I bought that 35mm when I was 20 and stationed in Alaska with the Coast Guard. So this camera is around 24 years old. Then my friend received a Nikon D70 DSLR, and I loved it, she let me play with it..and it was an awesome camera. I then knew at that time that if I was ever to replace the 35mm, so a few years ago for Mother's Day, the family gave me a gift certificate..to get a DSLR camera, well I never really took the leap, most in part due to finances at the time, we were paying out of pocket for Kodie's Therapy sessions and Norm had just retired from the military and was starting a new job. My old 35mm lens had finally given up. What ever had come loose all those years ago, had now managed to prevent the lens from moving but about 1/8th of an inch..so I could not longer zoom or focus it. With a very special trip coming up in September with my mom, a cruise to Alaska. I knew by then I needed something more then a point and shoot, even the Canon we bought last summer for the older kids to use for a photography class, wasn't what I hoped it would be. Yes I will admit...I got hooked on SLR cameras all those years ago. I guess you could say that photography is a serious hobby for me. I love capturing time. I think this is in part because my dad loves to take pictures. I wish I had his old camera, just to have it. But I also am learning that I need to step in front of the camera, as I looked through old family pictures and realized I only have a handful of pictures of my dad. So I will get better at that..I hope.
So this past week I was in Costco and the Nikon D60 that was released this year, was sitting there. It was a kit that came with a case and two lenses and DVD's. It also had an instant rebate. We still had our tax refund sitting in savings acct so I called DH on the phone and he said to go ahead and get it. So I have finally redeemed that gift certificate.
