WOW… just… wow.
Weekend date with my D300
So our [choir]0 went on an out of town performance / outing last weekend. Was probably the only time I got to use my brand spankin’ new cam.
The Verdict
Considering I failed to notice any learning curve from the time I started using it that morning, I really have to say that the switch to the new system was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. In fact, I could argue I really was more efficient in taking shots because of how it solved almost all my personal gripes about the previous system I had in one fell swoop. I do recall saying to myself numerous times “I fucking love this cam” when I realized I had just taken something which I knew I’d probably had more difficulty in getting when I was using my old setup.
I seriously doubt I would have experienced anything similar if I was switching the other way.
A new holiday
Got this email from Third. Wouldn’t hurt to support it.
Every 14th of February you get the chance to display your fondness for your wife or girlfriend by showering her with gifts, flowers, dinner, shows and any other baubles that women find romantic.
Secretly…guys feel left out. That’s right…left out. There’s no special holiday for the ladies to show their appreciation for the men in their life.
Men as a whole are either too proud or just too embarrassed to admit it.
This is why a new holiday has been created.
The Nikon switch
So I finally got my new Nikon system consisting of a D300 and a myriad of “accessories” (I basically matched my 20D, which I will be dispatching soon).
Wasn’t able to play with it much since I was with my GF and we’d probably get into a fight about priorities if I paid too much attention to it.
Today though, in this post, I’ll be discussing the reasons why I personally prefer Nikons now.
The short of it is that both systems (Canon/Nikon) have their strengths and weaknesses; it will just boil down to how a photographer approaches his craft, and which tool maximizes his/her efficiency with his/her personal “workflow.” I have to say with all honesty, as far as my approach is concerned; I’m really really REALLY glad I made the switch.
There’s a good article with minimal bias; the guy’s a Nikon user ultimately so there still is a bias; but the points he raises are very sensible and may shed light into the whole debate without resorting to fanboyism. He goes as far as discussing the history of the two brands and how each leapfrogged each-other at any given time in history.
Another good one would be here. From how I understand it he’s primarily a Canon user nowadays who just invested in the D3 and D300, and intends to use both simultaneously.
Marry Smart
I was reading up on Nikon/Canon reviews and one thing led to another and found this little gem of advice for us males with regards to marriage:
Marry Smart
This isn’t about marrying someone rich; that’s marrying well.
Marrying smart means to marry someone as cheap as you are.
Your woman is always in charge. If she’s as silly with her money as most people, after you’re married, you can forget about having any money ever again.
A woman’s job is to spend your money. If she hasn’t shown that she can spend her own money well, she certainly won’t spend yours any better.
I got lucky with my wife. She’s even cheaper than I am, but she’s rare.
Want to know how cheap she is? She hates flowers because she can’t bear knowing that they die in a week and then the money is gone. She’d rather just have the money. I sometimes leave a $20 on the counter. When she asks “what’s this?” I respond “flowers.” She then gets all smiley.
Marriage is weird.
Though, as wierd as it is, it’s quite appealing to someone like me. I’m pretty cheap as well (contrary to popular belief) I just think some investments are more valuable than others; I’d sooner get my GF a boxed set of a series of books she likes than flowers simply because they last.