New Camera

Decided a few weeks ago that I wanted to buy a new camera as my old one, a Panasonic Lumix is 5 years old and there have been so many advances since then.  Trying to decide what I needed in a camera, and what features I would realistically use, was the first step.  The new cameras have WiiFi and GPS and I decided against those features.

I really wanted a longer zoom, and a bigger width for landscapes, as most of my pictures are taken on our vacations.  I also decided that I did not want a DSLR because my tastes and needs are much simpler at this time.  Probably later.

So after talking to many people, and researching online, I decided on a point and shoot Canon SX 240 which is 12 megapixels, 20 x zoom (40 x zoom digitally) and 24 mm for wider shots.  I loved the Canon I owned about 10 years or so ago.  I always found the pictures to be so clear and sharp.  This SX 240 model was being cleared out at a fabulous price because the next model,  SX 280, has come into the stores, but I decided to stick with the SX 240.

Over the last few days I have downloaded everything, and studied all the features, which is plenty.  Took some photos for practice in my home and back garden.

Part of my grandmother's collection of pottery from England

This bookcase shot was taken in the Auto Setting

This bookcase shot was taken in "Super Vivid" which intensifies the colours

Peonies in my back garden - taken in "macro"

A large hosta plant in my back garden, shot in "auto"

Another shot of the large hosta, this time shot in the "poster" format, 

which intensifies the contrast between the colours - interesting

Still so very much to learn, but it will be fun.