@ 9:40 AM by jessica
circa 2008.
It's so funny because if I state what I feel about DSLR's, Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous will ask why do I think I "claim/know/did" something before anyone but fuck it, it's my blog and I can write whatever the fuck I want. So if you don't like it, I suggest you click the x on your browser. You all know everyone and their mama's own a DSLR. And even if you don't have one, you want one.
This is coming from the point of view from a person who isn't a professional photographer.
I honestly think that it's just a fad. In my opinion, it started with folks on the sneaker forums to be honest. They were always producing the best quality of pictures with their presentation of their daily WDYWT, sneaker collections, pick-ups, F/S and F/T posts. Yes, I was a lurker/member of the sneaker forums.
If anything, a DSLR is something I would never think of buying unless I had an actual career. I wouldn't blow $600+ for a camera when I only work a part-time job that only pays minimum wage or a little more. Although, I must say.. it is a great investment for those who aren't photographers.
In 2007, I've always wanted a Nikon D40. I never thought much about others. But for Canon's, I truly admired the Canon Rebel XSi.
The D40 is one of the smallest and most compact DSLR's there is, from the last time I've read about it. It's great especially for starters.
A day before my 18th birthday, Jonathan was so anxious to give me my birthday present. And there it was, a Nikon D40 that I would never buy myself but was happy to get as a present. I was in love.
I never asked for it but I'd assume that he observed me talking about it more than just a little. A girl can dream, right?
I was technically 17 when I held my first DSLR. Mind you, this was in 2008. I was ecstatic. I didn't know any friends that had a DSLR at the time, so I felt like I was the shit. I brought it to school a few times, worrying about people touching the LCD screen with their dirty fingers and not putting the strap on for safety precautions of my DSLR. The same thing happened when I got my iPhone back in 2007 for Christmas, I felt like the shit 'cause barely no one in my high school had one and it was back when they were still $400.
Last summer, I got fed up with my D40. But even before that, I had problems with it. As one of the most compact DSLR there is, I took it to my senior prom which was still a hassle of trying to avoid people dancing and bumping into my lens. In senior year, I also attended M.I.A.'s concert which was held during a school night. I honestly did not know that it wasn't allowed because I got passed the entrance security when I brought it in, but got caught by a security in front of the stage. That sucked. I attended Rock The Bells last year (2009) and brought my D40 to only be told that it isn't allowed. Bullshit. So now, I never really take it any places except when Jonathan and I do something special and worthy of me carrying an extra 3 pounds in my purse. I don't even take it out when I go out with friends, I expect them to bring their point and shoots. Yeah, I'm that lazy.
Now, I've been looking into point and shoots for the past few months. I was officially sick of carrying a rock in my purse, that I've done little research on point and shoots. I'm really aiming for a Canon but can't quite figure what I want, obviously the best one though. I know that there are point and shoots that take pictures like DSLR's, so that would be nice.
In all honestly, if you aren't an aspiring photographer.. there really isn't a need for a DSLR. It's nice to know people who know their stuff about DSLR's because I recently found out through a friend about DSLR's having a shutter limit. My limit is around 80,000 and so far.. I'm at 6,034. That is pretty good in my opinion due to the fact that I've had my baby for almost about 2 year years now.
And what's the deal with folks thinking they are they shit because they think their camera is "better" because it's a D500000000, I made that up to exaggerate and get my point across. Why does it matter? They produce similar photos anyways, and that's coming from a person who isn't a photographer. And I bet that I've had more of a special bond with my D40 than your super expensive DSLR. But really... my bad if you have a super expensive camera but use it as a basic camera 'cause you don't even know how to use it, shiiiiiiit.
That's my two cents for anyone looking into DSLR's from an amature. If anything, buy it new. Look online for deals and actually do research.
circa 2008.
It's so funny because if I state what I feel about DSLR's, Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous will ask why do I think I "claim/know/did" something before anyone but fuck it, it's my blog and I can write whatever the fuck I want. So if you don't like it, I suggest you click the x on your browser. You all know everyone and their mama's own a DSLR. And even if you don't have one, you want one.
This is coming from the point of view from a person who isn't a professional photographer.
I honestly think that it's just a fad. In my opinion, it started with folks on the sneaker forums to be honest. They were always producing the best quality of pictures with their presentation of their daily WDYWT, sneaker collections, pick-ups, F/S and F/T posts. Yes, I was a lurker/member of the sneaker forums.
If anything, a DSLR is something I would never think of buying unless I had an actual career. I wouldn't blow $600+ for a camera when I only work a part-time job that only pays minimum wage or a little more. Although, I must say.. it is a great investment for those who aren't photographers.
In 2007, I've always wanted a Nikon D40. I never thought much about others. But for Canon's, I truly admired the Canon Rebel XSi.
The D40 is one of the smallest and most compact DSLR's there is, from the last time I've read about it. It's great especially for starters.
A day before my 18th birthday, Jonathan was so anxious to give me my birthday present. And there it was, a Nikon D40 that I would never buy myself but was happy to get as a present. I was in love.
I never asked for it but I'd assume that he observed me talking about it more than just a little. A girl can dream, right?
I was technically 17 when I held my first DSLR. Mind you, this was in 2008. I was ecstatic. I didn't know any friends that had a DSLR at the time, so I felt like I was the shit. I brought it to school a few times, worrying about people touching the LCD screen with their dirty fingers and not putting the strap on for safety precautions of my DSLR. The same thing happened when I got my iPhone back in 2007 for Christmas, I felt like the shit 'cause barely no one in my high school had one and it was back when they were still $400.
Last summer, I got fed up with my D40. But even before that, I had problems with it. As one of the most compact DSLR there is, I took it to my senior prom which was still a hassle of trying to avoid people dancing and bumping into my lens. In senior year, I also attended M.I.A.'s concert which was held during a school night. I honestly did not know that it wasn't allowed because I got passed the entrance security when I brought it in, but got caught by a security in front of the stage. That sucked. I attended Rock The Bells last year (2009) and brought my D40 to only be told that it isn't allowed. Bullshit. So now, I never really take it any places except when Jonathan and I do something special and worthy of me carrying an extra 3 pounds in my purse. I don't even take it out when I go out with friends, I expect them to bring their point and shoots. Yeah, I'm that lazy.
Now, I've been looking into point and shoots for the past few months. I was officially sick of carrying a rock in my purse, that I've done little research on point and shoots. I'm really aiming for a Canon but can't quite figure what I want, obviously the best one though. I know that there are point and shoots that take pictures like DSLR's, so that would be nice.
In all honestly, if you aren't an aspiring photographer.. there really isn't a need for a DSLR. It's nice to know people who know their stuff about DSLR's because I recently found out through a friend about DSLR's having a shutter limit. My limit is around 80,000 and so far.. I'm at 6,034. That is pretty good in my opinion due to the fact that I've had my baby for almost about 2 year years now.
And what's the deal with folks thinking they are they shit because they think their camera is "better" because it's a D500000000, I made that up to exaggerate and get my point across. Why does it matter? They produce similar photos anyways, and that's coming from a person who isn't a photographer. And I bet that I've had more of a special bond with my D40 than your super expensive DSLR. But really... my bad if you have a super expensive camera but use it as a basic camera 'cause you don't even know how to use it, shiiiiiiit.
That's my two cents for anyone looking into DSLR's from an amature. If anything, buy it new. Look online for deals and actually do research.
fin.
2 COMMENTS:
i feel the same way cousin. any less expensive camera just like ours can take the same quality photo as any or more expensive dslrs. you just have to know what setting to use and just play with it till you get what you want out of the picture. i hate it when people think their cameras the shit just because they've paid more.
I don't own a DSLR personally, but omg lemme tell you that my cousin thinks he's the shit carrying around his D90, that all he does it take pointless pictures with. He's not an aspiring photographer nor does he know a thing about how to use it but rather flaunts the damn thing everywhere he goes as if he does. It annoys the shit out of me just cause his mom has the money to buy a camera and for him to think he's superior to the rest of our fam.
But I've heard of a few good point and shoots I think lumix and canons.. don't know any specifics though haha sorry!
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