Just got my son a digital camera....

[Irish]

It's a Lumix DMC-FZ5PP, 5 megapixel, 12x optical w/a Leica lens and image stabilization, in case anyone is wondering. I purchased a 1 gig memory card to go with it, as it only came with a 16 meg card....

So I'm learning to use it, and of course I had to photograph the birdies. Here are my first pix with that camera. I hope you like them:-).

Here's Petey McSweet on the perch we paid $40 for at a bird expo. The toys were added later.



Here's Bob on the floor, retrieving an almond he dropped:



Here's a funky/artsy pic of Bob in motion (the image stabilization doesn't work when the object is in motion, apparently--just when the photographer's hands are....):



Finally, here are a couple taken with the flash:

Bob, peeking out from his fav perch.



And Gracie, just sitting on a branch:



I want to get a digital camera, also, and I'm trying to make up my mind whether to get one of these (they cost $360, + $30 for the 1 gig memory card, which was on sale at Frye's), or the digital Canon Rebel that I've been drooling over for years. This one is a lot smaller and lighter weight, which is an advantage, but the other is more like what I'm used to using.

[MandysBlackRoses]

Awww, cute!
I love that pic of Bob on the floor.

Not bad picture quality eaither. I would say the camera you were using was pretty good. (and im still upset I can't find a deal on a perch like that one!)

[Irish]

Thanks--I like that pic, too :-). I'm using this camera in totally automatic mode at the moment--it also has at least 3 other modes, including totally manual. As soon as I can figure out the *&%$'in instruction book, I want to try the manual mode. I especially want to see if I can stop motion, and work in high contrast lighting situations.

[Kachina]

Beautiful pics! I just got the Canon Rebel T2 (film) a couple weeks ago and LOVE this thing so far.

Thanks for sharing with us.

[Irish]

I love that betta!
I have an ancient old Canon FTB QL (in fact, I actually have 2) that takes the BEST photos--great lenses, and Dog knows what else combine to make photo quality fantastic. I work them in manual mode, although I suspect there's an auto mode on them, too, judging by the little red "A" on the lenses--but I got them both used, and they didn't come with manuals, so I had to learn by trial and error how they work, and I've always preferred working in manual mode. I can be more creative and have more control over my photography that way. I love my film 35 mm SLR cameras! In fact, besides my '64 1/2 Mustang, I'd have to say that they're my prize possessions. But it would also be nice to have a small-ish, nice quality digital camera for photographing things and getting that instant gratification that comes with digital :-). Not having to develop film, and having the option to delete unsatisfactory photographs in advance is real nice. Besides, the spouse seems to get tired of lugging around 30 lbs. of my photography equipment, sometimes....

[Irish]

Well, here's 3 more pix using this camera. Two are of Gracie outside, and one of Petey on his cage. They seem decent....

[My Kiwi]

Those pictures are great ! I just bought a Kodak Easyshare Z700 and I hate it . The zoom distorts, trouble focusing, and you can hardly see the screen. Does the zoom work well on that one? How far does it go ?

[Irish]

All 3 of the latest pix were taken using the zoom. It seems to work fine. It's a 12x optical zoom.

[kathyellen]

Absolutely Fabulous Photos:
I love Bob, what a cutie
and Gracie is just fantastic.
Petey is so beautiful, you have done a really good job taking these pictures..keep 'em coming.

[kensbuns]

Well Hello Bob, what a beautiful B&G. And Gracie darling you are Marvelous!!!!!! Great photos!!!