2.25.2011

Day Dreaming and Penny Pinching

Today, i've been daydreaming about the camera i'm saving up for. I mentioned i was saving for said camera back in June of 2010 and that week I made an awesome piggy bank that is virtually indestructible. Basically, it's a giant plastic almond container from Costco and I cut a hole in the lid. Duct taped the entire thing shut. Then wrapped it in pretty wrapping paper.

behold.


This thing is great, because I can't cheat and take money from my camera savings to buy new shoes. to get into the container would mean I would have to take the entire thing apart which i'm sure will be semi-difficult considering it's that freakish plastic that is next to impossible to cut through. (as a child it seemed that EVERYTHING at christmas was packaged in this stuff!)

this set up is good for me because i have a habit of randomly blowing money on things I don't really need, like another pair of $6 leggings from target, some more black shirts, etc.

Anyway, I've decided I want a Canon 50D, plus a lens or two, a cool camera bag(maybe this one - or this one), a tri-pod, some UV filters, and a clip on flash.

Since i spent some time daydreaming about my camera today i decided it would be a good time to decorate my savings-almond-container to inspire me to continue to put my clothing fund in there every other week rather than blow it all at Target.

I sketched a camera!

Then, to spice it up, I added some stars!

and then willow wanted to jump on my lap. so we took some pictures too.



The only draw back to my almond-savings-container is I have no idea how much i have in there. In order to find out, i will need to rip the thing to shreds. Basically, i would rather wait too long and have too much then then get in there too soon not have enough and then not have a safe continer for my money thus tempting me to go thrifting with my hard-earned camera money.  I should have been keeping track how much i put in there on the side of the container or something, but alas, i was not smart enough to think of such a thing last June. I think I have about $750 in there...who knows. I think come April 1, i'm going to bust in there and see what kind of damage i can do.

Any of you out there have SLR cameras? Which do you use? Any advice for a camera novice?

8 comments:

  1. I have a Canon Rebel, so, not as fancy (so jealous!). I've heard the place to invest is in the lenses you want.

    I have a 50-200mm which is a nice telephoto lens for taking portraits. The kit lens you'll get (18-55mm probably) with your camera is better for wider landscape shots but not that great at macro photography. I just got a 70-300mm macro lens, which seems to me an odd combination -- it's telephoto (so you shoot from a long way away) but can take extreme close-ups. I'm guessing it's best for wildlife photos?
    ANYWAY. You'll have so much fun, no matter what. The possibilities are endless and all mind-blowing.

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  2. I'm excited for you! I have a "saving up for" list on my refrigerator to remind me that all those little nothing purchases add up, so I should just leave it in the store and some day I can scratch one of the big items off the list...like a wide angle lens or a couch. =P

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  3. Awesome! I love the camera and stars. I actually got my SLR from Costco its a Nikon and came with two lenses and a bag. Pretty awesome price.

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  4. What a great idea, seriously!! I really want to start doing that with my hubby for "getaways." That way, when we have time for a trip we don't feel so bad about spending money from our bank account.

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  5. oh goodness I want your puppy. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, commenting, and following!! so sweet of u! xx

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  6. Can't wait 'til you have an awesome camera. The more cool pictures in the fam the better.

    Love the fun pics of you and Willow.

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  7. That is a great idea...I need to replace my current camera, soon!

    I love my SLR's. I've always used Cannon...they are user friendly, and I've always had good luck with 'em. :)

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  8. I'm excited for you! I'm a Nikon girl, but I've heard great things about the Canon Rebel. If you can swing a 50mm lens (they're a bit pricey), you should definitely get one. Also, Jo Totes make GREAT camera bags! I love mine! Happy saving... ;)

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