Saving, it’s hard. Spending, that happens without a thought. Even if you get a cash injection into your lifestyle (like, say, a pay rise) then you absorb that money and spend more without even noticing. But going the other way? It’s HAAARD.
I’ve gone from fancy $10 Cafe lunches everyday to two minute noddles and leftovers. I’ve gone from that girl who will drive all over the city just because she can, to only driving where she has to to save gas. Social engagements attendence decisions are based on how much its going to cost me to go, and how much to get home again. And then I weigh up how much I want to go, with how much I want to eat the next week. I’m putting away just under half my paycheck every month. And I’m trying to figure out how I can put away more.
But after three months of this crazy, crazy saving, I splurged today. Siblings boyfriend asked for his camera back, so I did some research and I brought myself a Canon 450D. And now it seems like all the scrimping and saving was totally worth it.
It’s a gorgeous gorgeous camera. I went a bit extra and got the fancy 55-250mm lens as well as the standard 18-55mm. I’m so in love! For those of you with DSLR’s, what kind of camera/glass do you shoot with?
March 29th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Dude! I got a 350D last week with exactly the same lens!!! I couldn’t splurge for the next lens up, but I hope you have a blast playing with it! Looking forward to your piccies :-D
@Dee – Woo! The 350D is an AWESOME camera (that’s what I borrowed from Siblings boyfriend and had to give back), and I was really stoked with it! There’s something really brilliant about shooting with a DSLR. I’ll show you mine if you show yours! :) – elly x
March 29th, 2010 at 9:24 am
70D , but now i have lens envy!! ive only got up to 200mm :(
@Rob – Haha, usually I’m the one with lens envy! Friends of mine just got a 18 – 250mm, in ONE LENS! I’m a bit jealous, because switching back and forth between the two is CRAZY. Pretty keen to do the Canon vs Nikkon compare when I see you guys next. Woo! <3 - elly x
March 29th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
I’m one of the weird ones. I shoot with an Olympus E-520. I have three lenses, a 14-55, a 40-150, and a brand new 70-300 that shoots some AMAZING shots. (All lenses are Zuiko – which you almost have to do with Olympus)
Congrats on the new toy, can’t wait to see what you’ve done with it. :)
March 29th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Taking as many photos as you do, this is a worthy investment for you even if it is out of your London fund! I’m so looking forwards to seeing the Quinn headgear shot hehe
@Belle – Yeah, I thought so too. And woo! It’s up already, check it out on Flickr :) – elly x
March 30th, 2010 at 2:38 am
Oh congrats!! I’m so excited to see your shiny new pictures!
April 1st, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Ahh this is so exciting! I just bought a camera, too! A Pentax K-x. And it’s beautiful. I’m so excited to see what you will have to share from your new toy. If you know of any great resources for amateur photographers, let me know! And if you’re looking, check out http://www.digital-photography-school.com because its great!