New Camera - Finally!!

[annie]

After years of wishing and pondering - I now am the proud owner of a digital camera! A compact Canon SD. Should fit nicely in a bike bag - one of my main requirements. Once I get it all figured out, get the software loaded, etc., I can join those of you posting pics! I am so excited! Unfortunately, with about 6-8 inches of snow on the ground, as of today, I may not have any bike photos to post. Perhaps I'll go with a ski avatar until we get some warmer temps and clearer roads. If I need help, I'll be asking............. so thanks in advance to any of the photo pros on the boards.

annie

[SnappyPix]

Sounds like you're going to have loads of fun with your new toy!
The best advice I can give is to take it with you whenever you can - have had so many "Kodak Moments" pass me by because I'd left my camera at home!
Look forward to seeing your pics, once you get everything sorted!

[DeniseGoldberg]

Congrats on your new toy! I hope you enjoy your digital camera as much as I enjoy mine.

Since I don't use a handlebar bag, I carry my camera in a very small fanny pack. It weighs very little, so wearing it doesn't bother me when I'm riding. But the camera is near at hand so I can quickly pull it out when I see something interesting.

Have fun...

--- Denise

[LBTC]

Congratulations, Annie! For maximum enjoyment of your new third eye, read the instruction manual. I bet you'll be surprised the things your camera can do!!

I'm looking forward to seeing your pics!!

Namaste,
~T~

[annie]

Thanks for the advice, ladies!! I took the camera with me, xc skiing yesterday. Got a couple of good shots. Practiced on my kids here at home, also. I've begun reading all the instructions. Yikes! Complicated stuff, but I suspect it all makes sense the more you do it. Haven't gotten to the download onto the computer part yet, but that sounds pretty simple so I am hoping for no trouble. After that, there will be figuring out how to post. I'm not whining, tho! Not a bit. I look at it as a fun learning experience. Got to keep trying new things and learning - keeps life worth living and the number of years less signigficant.

annie