WOW!!!:thumbup:

Thanks for all your help Ann and Lenora! ;)

I've got some decisions to make but you are all making it easier! I can't get them quite yet... I think I'm gonna wait 'til I get some of my extra Christmas money I always end up getting :) So hopefully I make a lens decision by then!

Alright, it's time for me to let you all in on my news. :)

For several months, I've been sending in double/triple car payments so that I could have my car paid off by the end of the year. And, I've done it! One more regular payment in December then it's all mine! :cheer::cheer::cheer:

I'm really trying to get away from all my debt so I didn't want to charge a new camera and undo what I've accomplished so far. I figured that I would be able to at least afford the QVC payments beginning in November, but something else came along that I just couldn't resist. :D But, I WILL be getting my new camera soon!

Here's the little something that I chose instead of the camera. :) http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ving-home.html

OMG BONNY :D:D:D! CONGRATULATIONS!! Ya know, you can't really *hug* a camera! Well, you can, but it doesn't really hug ya back. :p

I am *so* happy for you! Cameras will always be there, this little baby - on the other hand - is ONE of a kind - and now I must go see HIM :D!

Congrat's!!

Thank you both!

Ann, you said it! This little guy is a total love bug and gives the sweetest hugs. But, he's going to be so much fun to practice on when I'm learning that new camera! Somehow, I don't seem to be minding the wait anymore. :D

Can't wait !!.

BTW I thought this thread was about me lmao!!
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...49-stinky.html

LMBO!!!!!!! Oh man, I seriously just LAUGHED OUT LOUD! Thank you, Stinky :p.

We could start one about you....:rolleyes:

Seriously, Stinky, if we were gonna talk about you we wouldn't do it where you'd find out! Keep looking. ;)

:lol tears:lol tears:lol tears:lol tears:lol tears

Congratulations, the real thing is much better. I think he is adorable. So happy for you.

Oh Congrats Bonnie !!!!!!! How Exciting !!!! when do you get him????? Are you coming to MI to pick him up??? Wendy is so nice and Ive met her in person at one of our meetups. Her babies are adorable!

Thank you, Breny! He's already here!! We got home late Sunday night, and he's doing so well, such a good boy. :D

Here's one I'm looking at now,

Tamron af 75 300 millimeters f Camera Lenses at BizRate - Shop online for Computers & Software. Compare Prices and Read Consumer Reviews

or this

Amazon.com: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III...
Now what is the difference between a Tamron and a Canon lens?
:)

I think the Tamron runs a little less money wise.

QVC has a nice special value today on a SLR

Olympus 12.3MP D-SLR Camera-2 Lenses, Carry Bag& 1GB xD Card - QVC.com

HaHa..I was just going to post the same thing..

Olympus 12.3MP D-SLR Camera-2 Lenses, Carry Bag& 1GB xD Card
Today’s Special Value $699.96 and 4 easy payments

QVC.com

• Includes camera, carrying case, lithium-ion battery, battery charger , 1GB xD memory card, 14-42mm lens with front and rear lens caps, 40-150mm lens with front and rear lens caps, Corel software, Olympus Master 2 Software, USB cable, camera strap, video cable, and eyepiece cover
• 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor
• 2.7" HyperCrystal III swivel LCD
• In-body image stabilization
• Autofocus live view
• Three-mode art filter: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pin Hole
• Seven-point twin face detection up to eight faces
• Five twin cross autofocus target points
• Four frames per second continuous shooting
• 13 scene-select modes
• 60- to 1/4000-second shutter speed
• 25 exposure modes
• Dust-reduction wave filter
• Dual media compact flash slots compatible with UDMA Type I and II, MicroDrive and xD memory cards
• TruePic III+ image processor
• Shadow adjustment
• Five-meter mode
• Measurements: Base 5"L x 2-3/4"W x 4"H; 14-42mm lens 3-1/2"L x 2-1/2"Diam; 40-150mm lens 3-3/4"L x 2-1/2"Diam
• 3-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
• Made in China

I saw that on QVC also and was wondering if it was a good camera. After seeing your posts, I ordered one. I love this site....you guys are so informative. Thanks. :thumbup::thumbup:

Both review's say there slow But if i was choosing i would choose the Tamron.

I personally would stick with Canon's or Nikon's.

I really, really want the Nikon D90 and I would love to be able to take pictures and video's with the same camera.

That's what I've made my mind up to get. Although, I do like the D5000 and I've seen some great pictures taken with the Canon Rebel series. I've done so much reading & research on DSLR's I don't even want to think of looking into another possiblity. Call me lazy - I'm just going to stick with the research I've already done. :p

I love my D5000 ! I'm not having lens issues either. My 55-200 lens WITh motor was only $99 at best buy

Brit, I just bought the canon 50mm 1.8 prime lens. It is only like 95.00 and I love it. It has a 1.8 fixed aperature so the background blur is great. Not a zoom lens but perfect for everyday shots, portraits, low light shooting and I even did some macro shots. I got it from Amazon.

Here's a couple of pics with the canon 50mm 1.8 prime lens

Sorry I meant 50mm fixed focal length. The aperature can be adjusted but 1.8 is wide open. Give very shallow depth of field at the 1.8.

Wow those are great! And only $95.00?! Wow. I'm looking into this one. :)

Great pics! (love her outfit by the way!)

Come on everyone...lets see more pics! :D

Congrats on your purchase! How exciting! You will have to show off your pics when you get it!