A new camera!

I got  a new camera it is a little red Canon Powershot SX600HS, and so far I am happy with it.  I purchased it with my frequent flyer points - does anyone else do that?  I find it is a much better use of my points than applying it to airline tickets.
I took it outside in the early evening when the wagtail was having its evening bath.

 I zoomed right in to get a shot as he flittered about in the weeping tea tree above my head.



I even took a little video.....but for some reason cannot download it here...



Comments

  1. MLM247Wed Jun 25, 01:01:00 PM

    These are stunning photos. Great.

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  2. AlisonWed Jun 25, 03:43:00 PM

    Yay! A new camera. You got some good shots, I hope you have fun with it in the garden.

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    1. africanaussieFri Jun 27, 02:32:00 PM

      Alison,
      I had a bit of fun trying to get the photos off the camera!

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  3. JennyWed Jun 25, 04:09:00 PM

    Nice photos. My old Canon Powershot just died and I need a new one. Glad to see you're happy with this. I'll wait until I get home to Texas in August to buy one. xo Jenny

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  4. Joan ElizabethWed Jun 25, 06:48:00 PM

    Nothing so nice as a new camera or new lens.

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    1. africanaussieFri Jun 27, 02:35:00 PM

      Joan,
      Oh I leave the ones with different lenses to others, I am just a quick point and shoot type of gal.

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  5. VirginiaCWed Jun 25, 08:58:00 PM

    Congrats on your new camera.....I am looking for a new one myself, so I'll check this one out as well.
    I've never had a Canon before so maybe I should give them a chance this time around.
    Really great photos....the zoom photo is a great shot.

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    1. africanaussieFri Jun 27, 02:35:00 PM

      Virginia,
      Yes i was amazed at the zoom, and looking forward to taking photos of butterflies....

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  6. SamiWed Jun 25, 09:00:00 PM

    Congratulations on the new camera. I love the little wagtails, they are so cheeky.
    I have loads of frequent flyer points, will have to see what I could buy with them!

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    1. africanaussieFri Jun 27, 02:37:00 PM

      Sami,
      Yes they have a lovely chatter dont they? I love spending "free" money....

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  7. AnonymousThu Jun 26, 11:34:00 AM

    Loving that new camera!

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    1. africanaussieFri Jun 27, 02:38:00 PM

      frog, yes I am sitll finguring a lot of it out, but it is so small and light and easy to take everywhere.

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  8. UnknownThu Jun 26, 07:04:00 PM

    I agree with Sami. - delightful, cheeky little birds. Love them. Great photos.

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    1. africanaussieFri Jun 27, 02:39:00 PM

      Lyn,
      Thank you and welcome, they are some of my faovurites

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  9. Mª ZéliaSat Jun 28, 08:41:00 PM

    Congratulations on the new investment! Who loves Photography knows the joy of having a great machine ... The beautiful pictures prove your success!

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  10. UnknownSat Jun 28, 11:35:00 PM

    Good shot. The second photo shows the bird clearly. I'm a Nikon user, so I don;t know much about Canon cameras.

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  11. Merryn@merrynsmenuTue Jul 01, 12:18:00 PM

    What a great camera to produce these photographs. It must be great to have an all-in-one user friendly camera. Buggar, I just traded my fly buys in for an Ipod docking station for my daughter, but usually get JO frypans. Nice to know this works well. Enjoy!

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    1. Merryn@merrynsmenuTue Jul 01, 12:19:00 PM

      Oh, frequent flyer, not fly buys, still I will have to investigate how many points FF want :D

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