eep!

[blustocking]

Okay...I might go get this in an hour. Tell me this is okay. :}

9pm: It is absolutely DISGUSTING how much money I just spent. I'm feeling a little sick, but I'm still happy that I bought it. I'm not going to be telling my parents how much I spent. In fact, I won't be telling anyone, most likely. I'm am completely irresponsible and it feels goooooood, if not a little woozy-making. SECOND JOB BABY!
Bad thing about this is, if I take photography soon, which I'll probably have to if I stick with Art as my major, I'll have to buy a decent SLR too. Fuck you, I'm smart.</i

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[ex-sia857.livejournal.com]

I used to have an Olympus, and I loved that camera. A below-average model, but I loved it nonetheless. Then I bought a Canon, and that was okay. THEN I bought a cheap throwaway Kodak for $50, and that thing served me very fucking well, actually. Most of my pictures on my site were taken with it, and once you get past the fact that the flash was insane - AND the fact that it was, admittedly, a cheap-ass camera - it didn't do too badly.

I swear by this Minolta. Once I figure out how to use it, I'll love it even more. It was only $300 - one of the cheaper models available in all brands - but I'm happy with it for now. I expect that I'll upgrade in a few years, but for the moment I'm satisfied.

That said, you just can't beat Sony when it comes to electronics. And since a digital camera is electronic, well . . .

I mean, I know there are people who would argue, but I've tried them *all* and Sony is just unbeatable. Quality, versatility, features, DURABILITY. Across the board, Sony rocks my everlovin' ass.

So.

Kudos and shit!

If I ever WERE to buy a digital camera, yours would be the one I would get.

And see, now I'm off and running . . .

One of the reasons I won't buy a digital camera, aside from the fact that I prefer film for the kind of pictures I take, is because the cheap ones suck. To get one that does the sort of work that I know digital is capable of, I'd have to shell out the bucks that you just did, or more (I have no idea what you paid, but I'm guessing it had to be A LOT) and I'm just not willing to do that when I prefer film anyway. Can you imagine the gear I could purchase for $1500? (That's what I would have to spend on a digital camera right now to be happy.)

BUT. If I were to buy digital (honestly, I wouldn't mind having one for throwaway pics and instant gratification), I would definitely go Sony anything.

Uh, please hit me or something; otherwise I'll never shut up. ;)

[blustocking.livejournal.com]

I had a $400 Olympus at one point. It was beautiful. Someone stole it out of my dorm room my freshman year though. :( I completely understand about the film vs. digital thing. I, too, prefer film, as there's just no replacement for the way it looks. It's almost like vinyl vs. CD. But, at this point, I thought..."oh, I could buy a cheaper digital and buy a 35mm as well...but then I would get a digital that was slightly under par and have to carry two cameras (for variety, you know ;). So I decided just to go all of the way with the digital...and yes, the figure you mentioned, VERY close to what I spent. But I'm trying not to think about that.

One day soon I will buy a decent 35mm, probably when I get to take photography...but that might be awhile, what with the state of California telling me I need to take math and science. BLAH!

I would also like to have a cheapie digital...god I'm greedy...only because I'm going to be so protective over this one that I'd like to be able to just point and shoot on some trips and such, which I can do with this one...it's just, well, I'm sure you understand. Hell, I'm thinking of getting renter's insurance or a policy out on this camera. More than thinking actually, I think I will. I was quoted one for only $30 a year, so it's worth it.

Apparently I'll never shut up either. ;)

Fuck your thieving dorm-mates. Damn.

[ex-sia857.livejournal.com]

It's almost like vinyl vs. CD.

That is exactly how I described it a few weeks ago when this debate came up elsewhere, and I even mentioned it again earlier tonight. There's just more . . . I don't know. Depth to film. Or something. I mean, Disintegration sounds amazing on disc, but wow, you can beat the scratch of vinyl. Feeling. You know? It's the same with pictures for me.

That said, Dax says you're shooting him soon and I honestly can't WAIT to see what that slick-ass camera you have comes up with. I can only imagine . . . I will probably turn eight shades of green.

As for all the rest, yes, yes, and yes. See, if I could afford it, I'd buy a digital just to have. Take pictures at bars and shit. You know? But again, I run into that whole "MUST HAVE THE BEST" thing, so I'm just not bothering. I wouldn't use it except for quickie shots, so why spend the money? But see, I'd want the quickie shots to be good, so I'd HAVE to spend the money.

You see my dilemma, I'm sure.

When Daniel took me out to get the Minolta, I was of course all wooed by the $999 Nikon. Or something. I don't even remember what it was, but it was sweet. Sigh. I was already planning my next camera before I left the store with my starter.

I so need to take a photography class. I'm overwhelmed by everything I don't know, but in true Sia fashion, I'm just sort of jumping in and half-assing it and hoping I come up with something stellar.

Of course, if I ever DO accidentally get that PERFECT shot, it won't matter because I won't know what I did to get there.

It's so overwhelming . . .

Re: Fuck your thieving dorm-mates. Damn.

[ex-sia857.livejournal.com]

"you can beat the scratch of vinyl"

CAN'T. Duh.

[blustocking.livejournal.com]

Wow, for some reason, I thought you HAD taken a class. Extra kudos to you m'dear. You have talent. :)

It has always been my belief that simply "messing around" is the best way to learn. I always do that first, THEN consult a manual or take a class. Trial and error baby without real pressure. :) Also, as a photographer, and not that I am or anything...though it is something I love...I would say that do not worry about that perfect shot or remembering how you got there. Most good photographers have some amazing shots that were purely luck. I know I do at least. It doesn't mean that all you have to be is lucky to be a good photographer, as you have to have an eye and some skill to get there(which you do). But as long as you have passion, determination, knowledge, and a good sense of aesthetics...you'll do well. And I do believe you have all of those.

You don't need a fancy-schmancy camera to get some really great shots, in fact, it sometimes gets in the way...see, now I am jealous of your $300 Minolta. ;)

[blustocking.livejournal.com]

Okay...I didn't mean to downplay the "remembering how you got there" bit...because that is important...but you know what I mean.

[ex-sia857.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes. I know what you mean. ;)

[ex-sia857.livejournal.com]

Aw, damn, now I'm all verklempt. Seriously. Thank you.

Yeah, when Daniel first gave me the camera, I dove in and took all kinds of stuff, but then I just sort of ... petered out. I hate doing anything I'm not good at right off the bat, you know?

But then I snapped those pictures of Dax a few weeks ago, in addition to recent shots of Jackyl and Drag, and it just fired me the fuck up again. I've decided to just do it and trust the fact that eventually, I'll learn my way around the camera. If I accidentally take an amazing shot, yay. You know? I've realized that even if I DO know exactly what I did to create that perfect image, the next time I tried it, I'd probably fall on my ass. So whatever.

It's fun, at any rate. I'm having an absolute ball with it, so we'll see.