Earlier today I bought a Nikon D40 digital SLR camera. This is my first high quality digital camera (as in, not a small point and shoot, although these days those are pretty good quality too). The SLR, which stands for "single lens reflex," basically means you can interchange the lens. The kit I bought comes with a basic lens and I can save up to purchase bigger lenses if I so please. The kit -- the body and the basic lens -- cost less than $500 at the electronics store.
I have not been able to play with the machine yet , as the battery is currently charging. I'm hoping it finishes soon so I can try it out.
It appears that I'll be able to load pictures to the computer, and therefore the Internet, with a USB connection.
This is my biggest purchase so far and perhaps my last big purchase for a few months as I save up and let funds regulate.
But this has been on my wishlist for a few years, so it's nice to have the new toy. Gift ideas? Any sort of accessories. Memory cards, camera bags, or lenses (however lenses are often more expensive than the bodies themselves so that might not work as a gift).
Anyway, I'm excited.
Meanwhile, one of the English teachers in town, who has been here for three years, is celebrating his birthday tonight down at Nanaimo, so the place will packed and festive. I'll make my way down there in about half an hour. I'm thinking about bringing the new camera but as I type that I'm realizing how bad an idea it would be. First, it will be dark in the bar and photos won't likely turn out. Second, it's a party, there will be drinking, movement, loudness, and too much potential for a $500 accident. So there. Seeing it writing sealed the deal. The camera stays home and I play with it another time.
Oh, and while we say "Ni-kon" in the states, this Japanese brand is called "Nee-kone" over here. That will require an adjustment period, but I can change.
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