Recollectionz

As with most of my obsessions, I researched this one to death. But, I have to say I think I came out ahead in the long run...

I have finally purchased my most desired treasure! Last night I purchased the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT! WooHoo! I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! It's supposed to arrive on Friday, but my lenses are shipping seperately, so I'm not sure that I'll get to play with it before I leave for Texas next Wednesday. {insert tears here}

I bought the camera body without the kit lens, since all the reviews I read says it sucks. Instead, I bought a 28-135mm IS telephoto lens and a 50mm f/1.8 lens for portraits. I also got a new 2GB CompactFlash memory card (what a crock that my Canon PowerShot and my Canon Rebel take different memory cards!!!), a Canon gadget bag, extra battery, and haze filter. Got everything from amazon.com - no tax, no shipping! I faired pretty well on the total pricetag, but still OUCH!

So, I think I pretty much spent all my money, and called in all my favors and special treatment from DH. Seems that my hobbies are quickly passing up his in the cost department! I did tell him that my ultimate goal is to start a home-based photography studio...so eventually, I should make some of the money back, plus save ourselves money from having to visit a portrait studio at Sears or Olan Mills to get pics done of our yet-to-be-conceived children (LOL!).

I'll post pics as soon as I get a chance to play with my new toy!