Carne Seca
Well-Known Member
Recently my camera pooped out on me. It was an old panasonic palm cam that used (are you ready for it?), floppy discs. Shut up. It was working just fine for me. I did have to use a magnifying glass to get my "macros". But it worked, so, what the hell?
Well, it died. I had a little ceremony in the back yard. There were tears.
I decided to purchase a new one. Only this time. No floppies. I bought a Canon Rebel T3 EOS 1100D. Are you impressed? Me too. I have no idea what that even means. I ordered it through Amazon and it came with an EF-5 18-55 IS II. From what I can gather it's a lens. Are you starting to grasp my level of digital camera knowledge? Which is none.
I ordered it on the 20th of May. The sun was shining. Flowers were blooming. Allergies were raping and pillaging my sinuses. 3-5 business days said the shipping choice. Virgin that I was, I chose 3-5 shipping days. Ten days later and with numerous calling and complaining hours logged, it came today.
Shaking with anticipation I unboxed the beautiful shining spanking new Canon Rebel T3 EOS 1100D and held it up to the light. I did a re-enactment of the Lion King:
My niece commented on my pose, "boys are stupid." I took away her soda. I had to cut her off. The sugar was making her belligerent. It was self defense. I stood my ground, damn it! How old is she? ::cough::ten::cough:: I would never reveal a lady's age. Even if she's only ten.
Where was I? Oh yeah, the camera.
I had to charge the battery which took about two hours. The waiting was killing me.
Finally, FINALLY the little charging light turned green. I can use the camera! All is well with the world. I pirouetted outside and began taking picture after picture. I was envisioning masterpieces and prize winning panoramas of color and light. It was magical.
It was getting dark so I ran inside to download the pics. I wanted to try the new editing program that came with the camera. I inserted the computer/camera connectors and.......
NO CARD IN CAMERA
After several minutes of googling and cursing I found out that most SLR digital cameras don't come with a memory card. The manufacturer assumes you know enough about cameras to choose your own memory card.
I cried.
Well, it died. I had a little ceremony in the back yard. There were tears.
I decided to purchase a new one. Only this time. No floppies. I bought a Canon Rebel T3 EOS 1100D. Are you impressed? Me too. I have no idea what that even means. I ordered it through Amazon and it came with an EF-5 18-55 IS II. From what I can gather it's a lens. Are you starting to grasp my level of digital camera knowledge? Which is none.
I ordered it on the 20th of May. The sun was shining. Flowers were blooming. Allergies were raping and pillaging my sinuses. 3-5 business days said the shipping choice. Virgin that I was, I chose 3-5 shipping days. Ten days later and with numerous calling and complaining hours logged, it came today.
Shaking with anticipation I unboxed the beautiful shining spanking new Canon Rebel T3 EOS 1100D and held it up to the light. I did a re-enactment of the Lion King:
My niece commented on my pose, "boys are stupid." I took away her soda. I had to cut her off. The sugar was making her belligerent. It was self defense. I stood my ground, damn it! How old is she? ::cough::ten::cough:: I would never reveal a lady's age. Even if she's only ten.
Where was I? Oh yeah, the camera.
I had to charge the battery which took about two hours. The waiting was killing me.
Finally, FINALLY the little charging light turned green. I can use the camera! All is well with the world. I pirouetted outside and began taking picture after picture. I was envisioning masterpieces and prize winning panoramas of color and light. It was magical.
It was getting dark so I ran inside to download the pics. I wanted to try the new editing program that came with the camera. I inserted the computer/camera connectors and.......
NO CARD IN CAMERA
After several minutes of googling and cursing I found out that most SLR digital cameras don't come with a memory card. The manufacturer assumes you know enough about cameras to choose your own memory card.
I cried.
The Canon's are very nice you did good.
