The Reason I Got a Digital SLR

The other morning, Maki was holding MJ and making funny faces at him.  The morning light was perfect, MJ was smiling and laughing and I just knew I had to get some photos.

I asked Maki where the Lumix was and he said, "ooh, it's kinda complicated. The camera is in the bag in the cabinet and the battery is charging downstairs."

While this situation might have stopped most moms in their tracks, I was determined to get the candid shots that I saw unfolding before me.  I raced around, grabbed everything, put the camera on burst mode (which I had never done before) and started snapping.

Maki, MJ and the natural light all cooperated.  Here are some of the photos I took.  They're gorgeous!  And this is why I got a digital SLR!

I Finally Got a Digital SLR Camera

People who know me know that I LOVE taking photos.  I nearly always have my little point and shoot camera with me and I don't hesitate to take photos of my kids, my co-workers, events I'm attending, yada, yada.  I'm especially prolific during trips.

I've always had point and shoot cameras, but I'd been coveting a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera for many years.  But Maki would repeatedly remind me that an SLR camera is much bigger and doesn't easily fit into my purse or diaper bag.  He was right, so no SLR for me.

This summer, Maki and I learned about micro four thirds cameras.  They're great cameras, BUT, the most important factor to me is size.  Micro four thirds cameras are a lot smaller than standard SLR camera; they're probably about the size of a bulky point and shoot camera.

So when MJ was born and Maki asked me what I wanted as a delivery present (isn't he nice?), I asked for an SLR camera.  After a lot of research, Maki chose the Panasonic Lumix G2 camera.  Our friend Eric loves, loves, loves his Lumix camera and the reviews on Amazon were great.  For me, I like that it takes great photos, with my fancy lens I don't need a flash in most situations, I can take great action shots, I can take multiple photos in burst mode, and I can take HD video!

I have a lot to learn about SLR cameras.  For now, I take most photos on Auto mode, but I'm slowly learning about f-stops and aperture openings.  If I'm carrying a small purse, I'll still take my little Sony with me, but given the chance, I now bring my new Lumix with me.  Love it!

Photos in the Blog

I did it! I figured out how to upload photos and insert them into my posts! I knew it was possible, but just hadn't taken the time to figure it out.

So, I've gone back and added some small images to previous posts. Take a peek. I especially like the photos from our visit to Kyoto, and the images of US celebs hawking Japanese products.

http://jpmkadventures.blogspot.com/2007/11/kyoto-and-ieyasu-tokugawa.html

http://jpmkadventures.blogspot.com/2007/12/big-in-japan.html

Hope you like the additions to the blog!