R.I.P. Sony Cybershot

That's right my camera died. Right before recital too! I can't say that I loved the camera, it was okay. But it would have gotten me through recital. Alas, this did not happen so I must with much regret purchase a new one.

How did this happen. Well, I removed the memory card a while back and the end started to crack. I should have replaced it then, but hey it worked so why worry. Last week while removing it to download my son's scout pictures it fell apart. I got the photos off thankfully, but parts of the memory card were still in my camera. I shook it a little and a few pieces fell out, couldn't see anymore so I thought problem solved. NOT! I purchased a new memory card, which I should have done months ago and tried to put it in the camera. It wouldn't go in all the way. After looking with a flashlight I saw a large piece of the old memory card. Needless to say it did not come out without a struggle and the camera died in the end. It still takes photos but none of the buttons for settings works on the back.

So I spent all evening shopping for a new camera online. I knew what I really wanted was a new DSLR, but my budget just couldn't handle purchasing the one I want. The entry level ones are not what I want so I decided to get another good upper level digital. So I searched and read and searched and read until finally I narrowed it down to three choices. They were all a step above my Sony but beat out some of the entry DSLR's when it came to zoom and mega pixels.

So off I go to town thinking that one of the handful of stores would have one of these three cameras! Ha, after hours of searching I only found one. The one I really wanted and only the display model was left!!! So in the end I ordered it online. It will be here Tuesday! Just in time for me to take some photos at home of Poogie in all her dance costumes, and for me to get familiar with a new camera.

What did I end up getting? It is a Canon Powershot SX20IS. I think it will suit my needs for now. I will have to save for a while to get my DSLR and the lenses I want but it will be worth the wait. I'll let you know how it goes:)