tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post6642676823437610828..comments2023-11-02T09:41:20.984-04:00Comments on Paisley Rain Boots: Out with the Old, In with the NewSarah Huizengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-60187264343259654522015-08-29T16:24:19.805-04:002015-08-29T16:24:19.805-04:00I never thought of renting before purchasing ... g...I never thought of renting before purchasing ... great idea. I've had my Canon 60D for about 5 years now. I love it....it's a great camera.....but he's been acting funny lately :-/ . Looking forward to your next review. Oh, great great great shots by the way :-D <br />diane @ <a href="http://www.augcott.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">thoughts & shots</a>diane https://www.blogger.com/profile/15657047642999526311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-73946539734619864162015-08-29T13:24:39.794-04:002015-08-29T13:24:39.794-04:00Renting sounds like a great option before buying. ...Renting sounds like a great option before buying. - I've been considering upgrading as well and got advice from Brian King as I prefer to stick with Canon camera's. Your photos here were just so lovely. I enjoy scrolling through each one.Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-59044857623995038992015-08-29T11:06:47.757-04:002015-08-29T11:06:47.757-04:00I'm contemplating a new camera too. But, mayb...I'm contemplating a new camera too. But, maybe first, lighting. Nice to read your thoughts and experience.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738013703083011762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-15843110593302394342015-08-29T01:57:43.235-04:002015-08-29T01:57:43.235-04:00I've never heard of renting a camera. That'...I've never heard of renting a camera. That's a great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-5655510161100277352015-08-28T21:40:42.006-04:002015-08-28T21:40:42.006-04:00Renting is a great idea...like you, I love my big ...Renting is a great idea...like you, I love my big Canon's, the 7D11 and the Mark 111. Recently though, I did buy the Fuji, X-E-2 and now I love that also...but each has it's place in my photography. When taking the boys out on adventures the Fuji is perfect...light and small and the snaps are great..but for more important work and for vacations I take the one of the bigger camera's. I'm not sure which camera you used for the photo's above but I have to say they are all stunning...pleae tell. Your reveiw and final discission was also quite good but I don't think it's clear as to why you didn't choose the Fuji...this was a very thought provoking post Sarah and thank you for sharing it...cheryl Crottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14942729398441589771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-75132106508624379152015-08-28T21:27:27.639-04:002015-08-28T21:27:27.639-04:00It never occurred to me to rent a camera before I ...It never occurred to me to rent a camera before I buy. What a great idea! I'll be interested to know what you settle on. I'm kind of Nikon snob, I guess. But it helps that Bill has a Nikon and I can borrow his lenses if I want to. He's so generous and has some great lenses like a 300mm prime. I haven't used it much because the auto focus isn't compatible, but I could use it in manual. I should consider trying that out. Lissa Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536890975354049720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-30528971327684711882015-08-28T17:09:27.386-04:002015-08-28T17:09:27.386-04:00I find your older camera photos more impressive th...I find your older camera photos more impressive than the Fuji...I just upgraded from my Nikon D90 after 6 years. Denise Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176081001976261037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-14319926605837570682015-08-27T20:16:15.457-04:002015-08-27T20:16:15.457-04:00So wonderful to see some of your garden photos and...So wonderful to see some of your garden photos and even one from the Smoky Mountains. I upgraded my Rebel to the Canon 70D. Love it. I was thinking about the 5D MarkIII because it is a full frame sensor. I could not afford I but maybe someday. Ahayes1225https://www.blogger.com/profile/04998171547592017338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-11081106935488539052015-08-27T13:41:14.358-04:002015-08-27T13:41:14.358-04:00Love your honest post - and you are absolutely rig...Love your honest post - and you are absolutely right - the key is to find the best camera for you and the kinds of pictures you want to make. Renting makes great sense and can save lots of money spent on a poor choice. I've tried lots of cameras, but I love my Canon 7D the most and my film camera the Canon AE-1. I like a clean, lightly edited look so it's important for me to get the picture right 'in camera' as often as possible. Love your images and your adventures! Donna Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102284065955298362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-2193599928680182992015-08-27T12:57:01.654-04:002015-08-27T12:57:01.654-04:00You certainly captured some beautiful photos with ...You certainly captured some beautiful photos with this camera. I'll be looking forward to seeing which one you try next.Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-11407543490537409352015-08-27T10:37:47.541-04:002015-08-27T10:37:47.541-04:00Enjoyed your review of this camera, as well as you...Enjoyed your review of this camera, as well as your (as always) lovely images. It's the person who holds the camera and looks through that lens that makes all the difference, in my opinion. But I certainly understand that need to upgrade and find just the right fit. Have fun!Deborah Tischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224894979815149457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-13505373905622518792015-08-27T09:38:54.324-04:002015-08-27T09:38:54.324-04:00Great info Sarah. Didn't know you could rent ...Great info Sarah. Didn't know you could rent a camera . . . perfect for finding "the best fit!"Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-65832098121838427062015-08-27T06:51:38.632-04:002015-08-27T06:51:38.632-04:00Great idea to rent first! I'm a Rebel gal, mys...Great idea to rent first! I'm a Rebel gal, myself, so I'll be curious to see what you ultimately decide upon.Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-52165767748464145832015-08-26T20:27:33.359-04:002015-08-26T20:27:33.359-04:00What a fun search! I am a Nikon girl myself and lo...What a fun search! I am a Nikon girl myself and love my D800. Will be interested in seeing how your next camera trial goesJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282631333469688624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-73790451411820427992015-08-26T18:42:42.213-04:002015-08-26T18:42:42.213-04:00Great ideas and photos. I've been a Nikon use...Great ideas and photos. I've been a Nikon user for many years and love my 800E. It is heavier because of its durability and the materials used to build it, but the purchase of a very good strap that crosses my body made a huge difference in my comfort. I love the idea of renting equipment. Thanks for the tip.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458868687229386303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-67714680213809313572015-08-26T16:37:45.635-04:002015-08-26T16:37:45.635-04:00I actually have this camera and I am enjoying it b...I actually have this camera and I am enjoying it but it has been hard for me to learn since I have been using a Nikon for years. I have gotten to the point that I needed a lighter camera when traveling because my Nikon is so heavy. Good review and a very good idea to rent first before purchasing....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-24825680305405714112015-08-26T13:25:44.913-04:002015-08-26T13:25:44.913-04:00A great camera report Sarah and the idea of rentin...A great camera report Sarah and the idea of renting is perfect. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638053711852279386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-52220683528273266972015-08-26T11:39:20.796-04:002015-08-26T11:39:20.796-04:00I think it's really important to have some han...I think it's really important to have some hands-on contact with a camera before purchasing. After reading all the pros and cons of Canon vs Nikon, one of the main reasons I bought my Nikon D5100 was that it simply felt more comfortable in my hand. Your idea of renting was a very smart idea -- a great way to assess a completely different type of camera to see if it would meet your needs. Now you know it doesn't suit you. It was a wise investment of time and money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-18106960881351480812015-08-26T11:36:50.813-04:002015-08-26T11:36:50.813-04:00Nice review - I've been wondering what your ve...Nice review - I've been wondering what your verdict would be.<br />It does take beautiful pics, but watching you constantly struggle with the back screen for your visual was hard for me to watch. :)<br />Can't wait to see what you think about the new Canon........Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989147951807102134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-61287465599782501542015-08-26T09:09:11.541-04:002015-08-26T09:09:11.541-04:00i love the idea of renting first!!! and i love tha...i love the idea of renting first!!! and i love that by doing that, you knew this wasn't the right one for you!!! i can't wait to see your other reviews!!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-51591888504730299472015-08-26T08:55:48.338-04:002015-08-26T08:55:48.338-04:00Great review and suggestion to rent before purchas...Great review and suggestion to rent before purchase (wish I had gone that route with a lens or two). Honestly, I am a huge proponent that it lies more with the photographer than necessarily with the gear - but having the right tools (the ones that fit YOU) can certainly make the task easier and more enjoyable.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236806773789677957noreply@blogger.com