New Camera - Nikon D5100

I was so excited I didn't realize it was upside down - oops!

We did it!!  Hubby and I went out on our day off and purchased the Nikon D5100.   I was really hoping to save for the D7000, but it was just not feasible at this time with baby on the way.  I know that I love the feel of Nikon so the D5100 was the way to go, and I couldn't be happier. Definitely money well spent!  As of now we only purchased the camera with the stock lens this way we learn the camera before spending even more money on lenses.  I do know what lenses I want.  I hope to have them before baby comes, or at least one of them.  It comes with a 18-55mm kit lens.  In time we hope to get the 50mm f/1.8 D, 35 mm f/1.8 G, 85mm 1.8 G, and 40 mm 2.8.  I'm sure we'll want more, but for what I need the camera for those are great lenses from portrait to macro.  Perfect for baby pictures, family pictures, and of course my blog.  I have to admit I couldn't really bake/cook and snap pictures with my broken point and shoot, which is why my posting on that topic has dwindled.  Get ready for some food my friends :)




I purchased my camera at a store instead of online.  I was highly recommended to go to the Bergen County Camera store awhile back and I'm so glad I remembered!  They are extremely helpful!  Unfortunately when we went to purchase the camera I was having intense ligament pains and just couldn't stand too long, so they explained how to use it quickly.  I came home and couldn't get that picture I was looking for.  It was looking more like a point and shoot quality.  I made a quick phone call to the camera store and a very helpful sales associate walked me through it!  First off I had it on auto and I don't want auto.  He walked me through the aperture and ISO.  Thankfully I adjusted ISO before so I'm familiar with that, just not the aperture.  He then told me to be sure to come in when I'm feeling better so they could really show me everything.  Like I said, definitely worth the extra money and I have a sense of security knowing I can get my questions answered unlike online purchases.

epiphanie - Lola

Now I just need to get a camera purse.  At first hubby thought why in the world wouldn't I get a professional camera bag?  Then I showed him some bags I liked, and he agreed that it was nice for me to carry around.  I'm infatuated with the Lola bag by Epiphanie.  Right now they are out of the turquoise so I hope it comes back in stock soon!!  If not I'm really liking the black with it's pink interior! I want them all...  Their bags are so gorgeous, and the colors are beautiful!  What I find odd is how picky I am with purses.  Heck I don't even like my own purse this much.  I wish they made them for everyday use.  Or I could just always carry my camera around!  This will be perfect when I want to bring my camera around especially since it has enough room for things aside from my camera and lenses.  They also make bigger ones that carry more, but I don't think I'd need all that room - yet!  Do you have a camera purse?  Would love to hear what you use to bring your camera around.


Off topic, but don't you just love my cupcake timer?  My mother in law bought it for me when we vacationed in Wildwood last summer :)

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