In 1991, my passion for photography began as an eighth grader; the year of "my first boyfriend" and my 110 film camera that cost $10 at the local grocery store. Lot's of pictures were taken this year with my glamorous pink camera:
Grade: D
Grade: B+
Grade: A-
In 1997, my next camera was a gift from my husband, one year after we were married; it was the Nikon 8008s. It came with 2 lenses, (a 18-200mm telephoto lens, and a 35mm lens). Pretty much the ultimate upgrade, and at $900 used, from Allens Camera, this was quite the dream camera for a newlywed armature photographer. Using this camera to capture all those moments of my children, was the most priceless possession I could have ever owned. I hung onto this one for many years.
Grade: A
In 2002, I purchased my first digital camera; the Nikon Cool Pix with a 200mm zoom lens, 3.1 mega pixel. Definitely not the quality of my Nikon, but it was smaller and I no longer had to develop film anymore. So that was a huge plus.
Grade: B+
In 2007, my husband bought me the digital SLR Nikon D40x 10.2 mega pixels (from Costco). This bundle included; the camera, a camera bag, 2 stock lenses, and lots of extras. Despite the fact that many think this camera is "outdated", I still LOVE it!! Mostly, because of the portrait lens that I purchased a few years ago; Nikkor AF-S, f/1.8, 50mm. I had no idea a lens could make such a difference in my photos. With the new lens and the professional photography boot-camps that I've taken, I feel It has taken me to the level where I want to be. I use this camera on a daily basis, and I am soo happy with it.
Grade: A
For my future camera, I am contemplating between a few, the Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera Body - 25468 (Google Affiliate Ad)
and the Nikon D5100 16.2MP Digital SLR Value Bundle - Digital SLR Cameras (Google Affiliate Ad)
However, my husband has done his "research" and thinks I should get the Canon EOS 7D 18.0MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (Google Affiliate Ad)
The Brand of camera that gets the best grade from me is... Nikon!!
So, which camera I should choose? Just leave a comment below.
So Why am I talking about cameras on a Genealogy site? Here's why:
10 Ways to Use Your Camera For Family History:
- Photographing your children or grandchildren right now.
- Photographing your home (each room inside, plus front and backyard).
- Photographing landmarks in your current city. (Schools, Museums, Theaters, Churches)
- Photographing landmarks where you grew up. (Schools, Museums, Theaters, Churches)
- Photographing the schools you attended while growing up.
- Photographing old Pictures (Instead of scanning. This is easier, faster, and better quality)
- Photographing Headstones of your ancestors, then adding them to www.findagrave.com
- Photographing old family memorabilia (clothes, books, instruments, guns, jewelry, uniforms, etc.)
- Photographing Family Historical Sites (ancestors homes, place or work, schools)
- Photographing family historical documents (Vital Records, Certificates, Bank info, Taxes, Census Records, Military Cards, Travel, etc.)
So, whether you're using a professional camera, or your cell phone camera, the time to start photographing and preserving those memories is now!!
