Tuesday, September 21, 2010

HELP!!

This is my camera.


In case you can't tell, this is a pencil.


What does one have to do with the other?? I have to use the pencil to use the camera. Yes, you read that right. I'll explain. I took my camera out of the case to take some pictures & part of the on/off button was missing. No biggie, it still works. The next time I took the camera out of the case the entire button was missing. It won't turn on. Here's where the pencil comes in. I have to use the pencil to stick into the hole to get it to turn on. Lovely. Here's the thing, when I'm hanging around taking pictures at my house it's fine to use the pencil but when we're on vacation or something I'm not going to want to pull out a pencil every time I want to take a picture!

So, I'm in the market for a camera. I'm not in a big rush but we go to Disney in December so I'd like to get something by then. I would love some recommendations. I don't need an SLR, just a good, regular digital camera. I'd like something smaller than the Fuji I have now but with a good size display. Any suggestions out there??

Toodles!!!

11 comments:

  1. Ohmygoodness, that's not good! Good luck on your mission for a new camera. I look forward to seeing what you decide on. And, thanks for your sweet note about my kitchen Fall decor. Becca

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  2. I can't believe your camera broke. I think you ought to go with a canon powershot.

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  3. Oh my goodness! I can’t even tell you the amount of jokes that are running through my mind after reading this. Poor thing…hope you get a pencil free camera soon!

    Kendra aka “Domestic Princess in Training”

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  4. Bummer about the camera. I am dying for a SLR, but just can't seem to get the cash together. Everytime I have the amount I need, something like the car needs repair, or my computer dies. I have another little stash started and hope to buy one soon. Thanks for stopping by In His Grip.

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  5. What a bummer....I have a fancy camera...I hardly ever use it. I always go to my old faithful SONY Cyber-Shot 12.1 megapixels. I love it so much. Got it at best buy. Good luck.

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  6. I have a Canon powershot sx20is. It is almost as big as an slr, but not quite and half the price.

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  7. I have a Nikon D70 for sale if you want to email me. I have a Nikon D40 and I love it.

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  8. Traci, my digital camera is broken and I need to buy another one :( I'm looking at a Canon Powershot, but not sure which one. I have been buying a new camera every 2 years, so I don't think I want to spend $350 again. My oldest daughter has a Nikon D5000, but I don't want an slr, especially when I can borrow hers occasionally. Let us know what you decide!

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  9. I'm trying to picture you with your pencil at Disney:) I'm on my second Sony Cybershot. You can click on Disney on my page and see some of the other pictures that I've taken with mine. It does pretty well for an inexpensive camera.

    We will be at Disney in December too (and November). That is the good and the bad of having your kid work there. We spend a lot of time on the road between Illinois and Florida!

    Thank you for visiting me!

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  10. I use a Sony DSC-H9, Traci and I love it, very simple to use but takes great pictures and has a great zoom....Christine

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