Note: I wrote this post before yesterday when I got a gift that changes my perspective a little bit...but I still wanted to post this because I'd still love to get a little feedback on it...
So here you go:
I've been wanting and saving up for a new camera for a long time.
I mean, I ADORE the camera I have now (D200) like it's one of my kids, but I want to take things to the next level.
I know it's frivolous since I'm not even doing photography right now...and who knows when I'll pick it up again. I have to get through the maze of doctors and research and figure out how to get my pantry filled with whole grains and gluten-free stuff first. Then I need to teach my family to actually like all that jazz before I can even think about professional photography again.
And although I'm totally ok with that, I still adore photography. It is still part of me and I really want to make an investment in a full-frame camera. Hey, I still have kids to document, right?
I'm trying to figure out if I'm a fair-weather camera brand girl.
I've always been a Nikon girl through and through.
I can't even get rid of my old film Nikon (with which my love affair with photography started) for crying out loud. I adore that camera.
But I have a confession:
I'm tempted to switch to the Canon dark side.
You see, they have this really amazing full-frame camera with all the bells and whistles including video capabilities....for the same price.
Really, am I a videographer? No way.
But I think I'd like having that little option.
And Nikon doesn't have it.
I know all my Nikon dials and whatchamacallits blindfolded. How tough would it be to switch over to a Canon and re-train myself?
I've read all the comparisons and I'm just as confused as ever.
Hmmm. I feel like a traitor for even thinking this way...
Any tips from photographers out there?Labels: photography, thoughts