My New Camera

OK... I finally got myself a "big girl" camera. I've been researching and wanting a new camera for a long time. I was first looking into the Nikon D40 (an earlier version of the one in Ashton Kucher's commercials. He's pretty cute, isn't he?). Great camera, with excellent reviews but expensive and probably more camera than I need.

I was still in Nikon D40 mode when I went to Fry's last week to check it out in person. I found out they don't carry Nikons. I was disappointed but half-heartedly looked at their other big girl cameras while Matt took Nate to the restroom.

It was then that I saw the Cannon SX10. I was immediately impressed with the zoom on the lens. It zooms up to 20x. In addition, I have been using my point and shoot Cannon Elph for years and many of the menu buttons are the same so I felt comfortable with the SX10 pretty quickly. And, it is less expensive than the Nikon.

My favorite part: The LCD screen shows what you're about to take a picture of (unlike the Nikon D40, where you have to look through the little view finder). AND... I absolutely LOVE this- the LCD screen swivels around and tucks itself in so that it is protected from being scratched. My ELPH LCD screen was scratched up after just a few weeks of owning it. I honestly think that's what sold me on this camera.

I ordered the camera from B&H Photo Video for a lower price than Fry's had it. They also express shipped it (overnight) for FREE! I got the camera today and love it already. I can't wait to take pictures of our Christmas celebrations with my new camera.