Aperture.. Shutter Speed.. Focus..

My attempt at manual photography using the new camera.. (depth of field)

f1.7, 1/40 sec, ISO 1600

f22; 2 sec, ISO 1600

Photography - Old Hobby

Between my sister Chitchi and my friend Brian M., they both convinced me to restart an old hobby.. photography.  My intent was to get a DSLR that is capable of taking HD videos in addition to still pictures.  After a couple of weeks of looking, handling, and comparing of 3 candidates (Canon T2i, Nikon D3100, and Sony A55) I settled for the Sony.  This camera takes amazing videos (the camera uses what's called Phase Recognition which allows it to focus continuously on the subject and its surroundings) and because Sony had bought out Minolta, I have access and able to use more lenses.  My sister and friend are both 'purists' and will only buy Canon products for their cameras.  Me?  I don't feel the same as they do and can use other lenses.  I'm more concerned on the outcome of the picture than the equipment that produced them.  Now all I have to do is re-acquaint myself to the technical aspects of the hobby..

Been awhile..

My good friend Vicki in NM just asked me why I haven't blogged.  She kind of read my mind and told me to "write about today!!!" She certainly has a way of straightening things out..

Honestly, Facebook has been easier and provides interaction with 'friends' who see your posting.  I know I said in the past that having people in FB comment on the stuff you write about might be an issue.. well, it hasn't really affected me in that way and I've welcomed anybody who makes a comment (or two) on the stuff I've posted there.  There is a difference - in here, I wasn't too worried what people thought about the stuff I wrote about. If they made a comment, I had control of letting the comment post or deleting it and no one would know other than the other person who wrote it.  Another benefit is that Blogger kept all my stuff in one page. Ok, I'm yapping away now... I do miss this so I'll be back!

Btw, thanks V..