Friday 7 November 2014

New Camera.













 








So I bought a new camera. This one. (I notice the price is wildy different each time I check it: from £69 to £99). I'm still not sure I like the camera. I love the 10x zoom compared to the 5x zoom of my old camera. It also take better photos in low light. But there's no macro button! It will take macro photos but only if it's set on "intelligent auto", or that's the only way I've found so far. Which means you can't modify any of the other settings. I'm away to download the manual and find out more...

Other news, I've survived my first parents' evenings "on the other side". Most of the parents I met were lovely. It did still surprise me that I got away with them thinking I was a real teacher, which I am, but just a very new one (though I certainly don't look it!). I also had my first school trip with my class. We went to Stirling castle and it was fabulous. The guides were excellent. No time for photos though with 29 children to keep an beady eye on. My class are quite good on the whole, but I feel my control of their behaviour is a little tenuous: it's something I need to work on. However, there were no major issues, thankfully.

The photos in this post are mainly from a little family cycle we made last weekend. Loving the Autumn colours. To finish I finally captured a blackbird eating the hawthorn berries from the tree in our garden. Just a little out of focus! Never mind...

8 comments:

blueskyscotland said...

Nice selection of photographs. That's the camera I had at the start of my blog posts and I've never switched, just updated to newer models. It is a good idea to take out the three year fix or replace deal if it's still available as that gives you peace of mind. I usually just use iA mode for everything except sunrise and sunsets. Zooming in fully on a subject that is already fairly close usually causes some blurring for flowers or birds so a partial zoom is better then for clear focus I've found. Hope this helps.

SaraJ said...

I've had a few Lumix cameras! I still love my little compact as its small but you still get the powerful zoom. I understand that the lenses they use are of good quality.
I always feel for teachers at Parents evening. Well done for surviving it. Enjoy your weekend. X

CJ said...

Wonderful photos, I'm glad you've got your new camera now. Well done on the school trip, I know how tricky it is keeping an eye on them all. If I ever help out on one I end up obsessively counting the children all day! Have a good weekend. CJ xx

Amy at love made my home said...

Your pictures are great, it looks as though you and your new camera are going to be very happy together!! xx

Julie said...

Photos are great. I think you work wonders with your camera. well done with the parents evening and so on. Sounds like you're doing a fabulous job especially considering you've only just started. Juliex

Mac n' Janet said...

How exciting to be a "new" teacher, I remember my first year.

Lyn said...

I am just about to replace my compact camera and find it interesting when pepople give feedback on new ones. I love your photos, as you know, and I am sure when you get use to it you will feel more comfortable with it. Xxx

Mereknits said...

Yo are a real teacher and those children are so lucky to have you.
Hugs,
Meredith

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