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The Serious Amateur Photographers

I’ve been grumbling about how discontented I am with handy digital cameras that don’t help much in my pursuit of photography.  Those small digicams at stores are no longer tempting to my eyes.  I thought I won’t need a small digicam if I want to take photography to a higher level.  Instead, I looked for a system camera, which I absolutely have no knowledge about what it is.  All I know is that it’s extremely larger and heavier than other cameras and it’s what real photographers use.  Anyway, as hubby is as obsessed as I am when it comes to photography, he was the one searching and comparing a number of system cameras around.  And after a thorough consideration of specs and prices,  he came off with two alternatives.  That Sony DSLR is way too expensive so it’s crossed out in the list.  The choice was between these two competing models – Nikon D90 and Canon EOS 50D. The former with 12 megapixels while the latter with 15 megapixels.  The only spec I know of a camera, lol!  And finally, according to hubby, the sales agent and online reviews, the one that’s worth the money is…

Nikon D90
Nikon D90

Hubby and I are becoming serious amateur photographers since we purchased it two weeks ago.  He’s been reading and exploring tutorials online while I do crash course with him afterwards.  Photography begins.



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Marlene
Marlene graduated from the University of Mindanao with a Degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education. She worked as a teacher for five years and two years as a Head Teacher in Davao City, Philippines. She presently resides in Sweden with her hubby and she works as a Mother Language (Filipino) Teacher.

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21 Responses to “The Serious Amateur Photographers”

  1. Jhari says:

    Congrats with the new DSLR ate! Nikon is a good choice. Just get a good lens and you’ll get a good result. Enjoy taking photos!

    Jhari’s last blog post..Bb Julia Turned 6!

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    Marlene replied on May 11th, 2009:

    Jhari, kumusta na?

    Sabi nga nila, when you want a camera, it’s got be Nikon, hehee! I have so much to learn pa with this camera.

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  2. Joy says:

    Wow! Looking forward for your captures.

    Joy’s last blog post..What A Wonderful World

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    Marlene replied on May 11th, 2009:

    Coming soon!

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  3. Please throw your old camera in Indian ocean exact 78,315 nautical miles. I will jump and grab it. Ghoos i need a camera :-) ( no matter from where)

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    Marlene replied on May 11th, 2009:

    If only I can do that, hahaa! Hey, you can afford a camera like this, I’m sure.

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  4. Alexis says:

    Do post some of the pictures you will take!

    Alexis’s last blog post..Gone with the Wind of Change

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    Marlene replied on May 11th, 2009:

    Alexis, I will, after learning the non-auto techniques.

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  5. Ana says:

    Wow ingit naman ako i dreamed having one of those for along time I just bought a small one lang. But I still can’t afford it almost 11T sk I will start to eat pasta with ketsup just like other younger students maybe next year I can take serious photographs na.

    Ana’s last blog post..Happy Mother’s Day 2009

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    Marlene replied on May 13th, 2009:

    Hihii, Ana, that’s not too expensive compared to that 31K. You can buy it sooner or later. Pasta with ketsup is not bad, better than nothing, ika nga. Hahaa, kaw talaga ha..

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  6. A dream : To buy the most expensive digital camera that works under water too.
    God are you listening ?

    HOBO(nickname)’s last blog post.."Shree Varadvinayak" – Mahad – Khalapur Taluka – Raigad District – Maharashtra – Individual Road-Tour

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    Marlene replied on May 13th, 2009:

    That’s something to dream on, Hobo. Unfortunately, I’m scared of underwater adventure. But I’d love to see your photographs under water. Yes, God is listening. :-)

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  7. I’ve recently taken up amateur photography too :D

    Nick Phillips’s last blog post..Two Takes

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    Marlene replied on May 13th, 2009:

    That’s good, Nick. Photos can be a source of little income, too. I might start a photo blog for this purpose, hehee.

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  8. joe-ann says:

    enjoy your new cam.you’ll surely have nice shots from it.=)

    joe-ann’s last blog post..Spring flowers

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    Marlene replied on May 13th, 2009:

    Joe-ann, thanks for the visit. I will surely enjoy if I know or learn some techniques in photography. :-)

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  9. oicned says:

    Hi there kabayan! I added you on my EC drop list -> http://booksonice.blogspot.com/2009/04/entrecard-links.html

    Just click on the Republika ng Pilipinas Logo.

    oicned’s last blog post..Blast! – pp 121-125

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    Marlene replied on May 13th, 2009:

    Oicned, thanks a lot. So kind of you. I’ll visit the site soon.

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  10. Dream Home Plans says:

    I am considering, eventually to make profit with photography, but my budget for now is restricted. Do you think I can start in the photography business with a D70. Which other SLR cameras that can be affordable should I consider?

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  11. [...] the price, it’s tripple that of Lenovo and HP.  It even costs a little bit more than the camera we recently bought.  [...]

  12. [...] is one of my favorite pics that hubby has taken with his D-SLR camera.  No, he isn’t a professional photographer yet and I doubt he will be because as far as the [...]

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