Thanks Becky! Based on your advice we chose to go with Norman Camera. Jeremy called yesterday and put a hold on it, talk about a great experience. The guy (Matt) was very helpful on the phone, he set both Jeremy and I at ease. I'm looking forward to picking up my new camera this Friday!
I'm realizing the fiasco I went through with the first 'business' was telling me I wasn't quite as ready for this purchase as I thought I was. I had a few more things to research and more to learn before I made my purchase. You know - I felt amiss when I placed that first order. I knew it wasn't the right place or the right time for the purchase. I wasn't listening.
I've set out shopping for my accessories now. Looking for the right bag, a tripod (I'm looking forward to taking some night shots that I can't hold my point and shoot steady enough for), and a remote to take more family pictures. Something is yanking me in a direction I need to take. I need to follow this picture taking path and see where it leads me. There is this drive behind me that I can't explain. A little voice is telling me that this is going to be more than just a hobby for me. I hope that voice knows what it's talking about. I'm ready to start small and go from here. I'm listening now!
And Becky - thanks for the information. I've admired so many of the shots you have taken and I truly value your opinion/input.
Isn't it funny how that little voice can tell us so much. I wish I would listen to it more often! So glad you are getting your camera afterall this week. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHey, no problem. I'm always happy to pimp awesome locally owned businesses over the other guys. :)
ReplyDeleteA few hints for you: Only lenses with AF-S in the name are compatible with the D60 for Auto-Focus. This is really handy and this is a very helpful site. Also, if after using the camera for a few months you still feel like photography is a passion this should be your next purchase. The difference you see in your flash photos will astound you.
Happy shooting!
...Great minds!
ReplyDeleteof the 2 links you gave me, Becky, That is the exact remote I have in my cart @ Amazon, AND I've been reading Ken's stuff since I first started looking into the Nikons. As a matter of fact, he had me convinced on the D40 for while!
Thanks for the tip on the lenses too - both that come in the pkg. are AF-s. That was one of the things I wanted to research before I tried again.
We'll see where this voice leads me this time!