Mine!

It took me long to finally get there, but the EOS 40D is now mine, all mine! I spent more than €2700 today for the body, the EF-S 17-55mm, two 4GB CF cards, a polarizer, a cleaning brush and a bag. I had some vouchers with a total of €500, and Canon’s Cashback sales promotion will decrease the amount by another €130.

The first thing I thought at home after unpacking was: What the hell am I going to do with such a big camera? I just spent an impressive amount of money on something that I’m yet unable to use! That expensive device is to be handled with care, so: Am I really willing to take it out when it’s freezing outside? Am I really willing to take an uncomfortable, rigid bag with me to crowded places? The answer obviously is: Well, if you spend so much money on such a thing, then, yes, you have to take your camera out to crowded places on freezing days!

But before I do so, I have to become acquainted with the camera. It wouldn’t make sense to try to shoot nice pictures seriously when the result isn’t predictable.