Trying Out My New Camera

@just4him (317238)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
July 21, 2016 7:54pm CST
I bought a Canon Power Shot when I was out shopping at Wal-Mart today. I really love it. The pictures are nice and clear not blurry, as you can see on this picture of the chair I just bought. You can also see the true color of the chair. On the side of the chair are the bags of presents I got my great granddaughters for their birthdays next week. The clothes are so cute. I hope they fit. You can also see a bit of my kitchen leading to my laundry room and the current mess. I'm so happy with my new camera, no more blurred pictures for me. Have you gotten any new toys lately? Thanks for reading.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
22 Jul 16
We got a Nikon Coolpix, and I like it really well, but for some reason I have to always resize the pictures. I should explore and see if there is a camera setting that would fix it.2525252525252525252525252525252525252525252525252525
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Jul 16
@GardenGerty It's better to keep the camera set to take larger pictures and resize them for the net. If you change the camera settings and you ever want to print one of your photos it won't turn out very well.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@GardenGerty I found I needed to re-size this one too as when I tried to post the first one, it gave me an error message and didn't know the article had posted without the picture. I ended up deleting that first post.
@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@Gina145 That's interesting, I didn't know that. How do you do it separate? As re-sizing them does it for the picture as well as the net.
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@rina110383 (24492)
22 Jul 16
You're right. It's not blue. It's turquoise green. Now, I can see clearly the color of that comfortable chair.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
Some still see it as blue though. I'm glad you can see the color.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jul 16
@enlightenedpsych2 It is and I'm always amazed how comfortable every time I sit in it.
@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Jul 16
@enlightenedpsych2 I hope you find it.
@jstory07 (139996)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Jul 16
That blue chair is really neat looking. I like that chair. I am glad that you are figuring out that camera.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
It does look blue in the picture, but it's actually a turquiose green.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Jul 16
Congratulations. I'm always happy to see someone who uses a real camera instead of using their phone to take photos. Enjoy your camera.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Jul 16
Oh, and one suggestion - turn of that setting that puts the date on your photos. If you leave it on it might really spoil a special photo one day.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
My late X had a Canon so I was familiar with its quality when I went shopping today. I'm so glad it takes great clear pictures. Better than the cheap one I have.
@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@Gina145 Okay, thanks for the suggestion.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
22 Jul 16
The photo is so clear indeed.That what makes canon forever the best,
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
I've always loved Canon and this one is living up to its reputation so far.
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
22 Jul 16
Yes ma'am. We can see clearly your kitchen and that.nice chair ;)
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@Lucky15 It's going to get worse as I get further into getting this place packed up for the move.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
Oh the shame of it. My messy kitchen. I'm very happy with how clear it is.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
22 Jul 16
@just4him whispers *it can be messy here too ma'am* ;)
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
22 Jul 16
I love the chair but girl you need to something about your decorating. Funny place to put a chair? Could turn it around and watch what's cookin' ? It looks really comfortable, should see mine, its a reck!
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
22 Jul 16
I want to toss out my sitting furniture except for my plain wood kitchen chairs. They have had better days. I would be excited about moving even though I know it can be a lot of work. I do hope it goes good for you. I guess you find your place in a state of upheaval for now @just4him
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
I'm moving @Bluedoll. That chair will be in the living room for my new apartment. Right now nothing is going in the living room with all the boxes of packing I have and the couch that will be going on the bonfire real soon. It's the worst couch I ever had. My older son gave it to me and is very uncomfortable. Now that chair on the other hand is the most comfortable one I ever had.
@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@Bluedoll That's an understatement. I sign the lease in 10 days and get the keys. I can't wait to get this move going.
• United States
22 Jul 16
i've thought'f pickin' one'f those'p myself - mainly fer the hubs (he's prone to damagin' my big camera...) 'n when i'm out'n the pasture (more portable). i'm sure those young'un's're gonna be delighted. new toys? i've a camera/phone i jest got'n still learnin' to fly. aint thrilled with the camera - that 13mp don't mean much without a decent zoom. which also makes the video capability a bit to be desired. 'tis my first e'er "smart phone" 'n i'm nearly glad i've got a 45 day money-back guarantee. coz such may be goin' back'n me gettin' 'nother simple flip phone.
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• United States
22 Jul 16
@just4him i'm purty certain such's user error, lol. i've still time to play with't, to see if'n i can figure't out. watched all the 'how-to' videos multiple times. lots's to do with the zoom factor though...'n these unsteady hands. my big canon's stabilizers'n the lenses so's 't don't look like a drunken monkey was't the helm :)
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@crazyhorseladycx That's one thing I like about the camera. It seems to steady it. I'm a bit shaky myself.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
I'm sorry it's not working well for you. I'm loving my new camera.
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@Ceerios (4698)
• Goodfellow, Texas
22 Jul 16
@just4him - Ms Valerie - You picked a good camera to buy. I have a really O-L-D Canon camera - a little one that I carry on my belt whenever I venture forth out into the real world. One of the first cameras out of the gate, this one has really low image resolution, but if I work things just right, it will pretty well compete with the better rigs you can buy today - provided you have the gold with which to do that. You might want to take a look at Canon's website on the Internet. They offer some really handy computer program downloads that work well with that camera you have in hand now. I like the little "photo stitcher" software I downloaded from there and use it from time to time to build panoramic photos because it is both fast and easy of use.
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@Ceerios (4698)
• Goodfellow, Texas
22 Jul 16
@just4him - My little and old Canon camera has no extra lenses but it does have a "zoom" feature that lets its lens vary from fairly wide angle view to reasonably closeup telephoto setting - not much, but "enough." For its small size (really small) it weighs a lot, and that weight helps steady it when you shoot pix without a tripod or other camera base (like a tabletop, etc.). Works for me, sure does.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@Ceerios That's great!
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
I know it's been around for a long time. My late X had a canon and always took great pictures with it. He had all kinds of lenses with it too for those zoom pictures.
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@Bella128 (2471)
• United States
22 Jul 16
I have a Sony Cybershot but ever since I got a smart phone I just use that as a camera. It seems like the pictures are better on the smartphone than the camera.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@Bellatricks I can't use the camera on my phone as it is only for talk and text nothing else. So I needed a good camera. I bought a cheap one a while ago and it wasn't the best - a lot of blurry pictures. I really like the results I've gotten from this one.
@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@sharon6345 I know a lot of phone cameras give great pictures.
@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jul 16
That's a lovely colour. Our last lounge suite was a very similar colour but then we bought our friends' suite which has two recliners.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
I'm hoping I can find another chair similar to it at least the same color.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jul 16
@JudyEv I'll see what I can find and then decide. I love the color of this chair. It's the perfect color for me.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jul 16
@just4him It might be difficult to match the colour. Perhaps you could buy new covers if you can't find a good match.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Jul 16
wow, that is a very radiant colored chair you have there, my dear. good job
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jul 16
Thank you. I absolutely love it
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Jul 16
No, I haven't. I'm still using my camera from a few years ago. Love your chair.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
Thank you. It's very comfortable.
• United States
22 Jul 16
I haven't gotten any thing new recently but I also got a new camera for Christmas from my boyfriend. He bought me the Canon Rebel T5. It takes really nice photos as well. The photos are super clear. I have several discussions on here where I am sharing the photos I am taking. Feel free to look at them.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
I'll do that. Canon is a great camera.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
@CaseyRoss9966 That would be awesome.
• United States
22 Jul 16
@just4him yes, they are. I hope to have a telephoto lens soon so I can take some pictures of the cranes at are lake.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
22 Jul 16
I solely use my phone now and love the quality of pictures it takes. The last digital camera I bought stopped working in just a couple of weeks.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jul 16
That's a shame. I don't have use of the picture feature on my camera, so didn't have a camera until I got a super cheap one a few months ago. Now I have a good camera that takes good pictures. I'm very happy with it.
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 16
I'm glad you are happy with the new camera, and it looks like the children are going to get plenty of goodies.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jul 16
I got them each a couple outfits and one toy each, so I hope they'll be happy with them. I'm quite sure Gizelle will be. She's happy with everything. Naomii doesn't talk yet, and as she's a downs child, doesn't express a lot yet either.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
22 Jul 16
You have a great camera, canon. I love the color of your chair.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jul 16
Thank you. It's very comfortable.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Jul 16
I still use the inexpensive Kodak digital I bought at Walgreens several years ago. Glad you like yours. New toys? Not since my mandolin.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jul 16
I know you use it a lot too.
@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
23 Jul 16
Very nice shot with your new camera my friend
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jul 16
Thank you.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
22 Jul 16
I have a Canon Rebel but I don't use it that often. It's heavy. I usually end up using the camera on my cell phone.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jul 16
This one is small and lightweight. Very nice. I don't have a phone option.