My husband Brad just posted a video to his blog, but I have a feeling most of you who read my blog aren't necessarily following him (techy nerd stuff usually), so I thought I would post it here as well. Whoa. How was that for a run-on sentence??
Anywhoo... we have loved our Canon Rebel XTi that we bought in March 2007. It is super durable and takes great pictures without much effort. The only trouble we ever had was with low lighting. I'm sure there was/is a way around it by adjusting the ISO and fiddling with the manual mode but as it turns out, I'm much more of an automatic kinda girl. Point, click, and voila! Pretty picture. That's how I like it.
Moving on with the story (brevity has never been my strength)... we were happy with the camera but never could find a camcorder we really loved. Plus it's a pain to carry around a camera and a camcorder in an already 50 pound diaper bag, ya know? You know.
Enter the Canon Rebel T1i. Jackpot, baby! It takes even better pictures than our old Rebel and has a built in video camera! We just got it yesterday and I've been busy listing things on Craigslist (old Rebel, old camcorder, etc) so we can break even with the purchase. Here's a video Brad shot at my mom's house today while we were swimming. I am totally excited about the video quality :)
A day at the pool from Brad Garland on Vimeo.
Wow! First gotta say WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BABY!!!! And I love the quality of the camera!! That video is precious! I will have to look into that camera - I would love to get a really good camera, but will have to wait until finances allow it!
Posted by: Rebecca | June 27, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Thanks, Rebecca! I think she's pretty darn precious too. I've been so happy with Canon's customer service too.
Posted by: Jenny | June 27, 2009 at 10:57 PM
First of all your baby is just deliciously cute - yep I said delicious - yummy cute!!
I have always coveted the Canon Rebel - but now I think I will start saving for this one instead - wow!!!
Posted by: Heather | June 27, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Awesome video! And with a camera no less. I have the original XT, but I may need to convince hubby that I need an upgrade. So this is a whole camera body step up, right? Not just the latest Rebel body? What lens do you use?
Posted by: Jen Peters | June 27, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Heather, I like "deliciously cute!"
Jen, it is the whole camera body step up. I have only tried the 18-35mm lens that comes with it. We do have a 50mm lens. I may have to try it manana and see how it does!
Posted by: Jenny | June 27, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Love your video again Jenny!! Jim and I enjoy watching yours with the music...and of course sweet girls!! Great clear pics...I'll have to remember for our next purchase:) See ya Tues. at ballet!!
Posted by: Kristi Kelly | June 28, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Love Love the video quality, You should have more children, you two make beautiful babiesLOLOLOL.... Love the way you guys share your life. How Cool....If I get to be a CHACHA I will get the camera for Angel and Scott
Posted by: Shirley Burns | June 28, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Wow! That is amazing video and awesome picture of your sweet girl! We have a Sony Cybershot that takes pictures and video and we absolutely LOVE it. I'm so excited to go on vacation this weekend with our new digital camera AND video all in one...woot woot! Gotta love technology! SP has such a beautiful smile...goodness, so stinkin cute!
Posted by: Toni :O) | June 29, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Beautiful picture (and baby of course!!). I would LOVE LOVE a new nice camera. The little powershot I have is okay, but I'm so in camera envy! :)
Posted by: Lisa | July 04, 2009 at 02:00 PM