Mariana Wagner

The Hidden Blessings of Driving Over Your Camera

For any of your who know me, this will not come as a surprise…

The other day I went to my car, tossed my camera bag and purse into the passenger side, walked around to the drivers side, got in, started my car, put on my seat belt, turned up my stereo and drove away.

Well, apparently I had not zipped my camera bag all the way so when I “tossed” it into my car, the camera strategically fell under the car where I promptly drove it over, and you-guessed-it, demolished it into about 12.5 pieces. (Thank goodness the memory card escaped unscathed…)

I am a firm believer of not replacing anything until I absolutely have to. And THIS would constitute “absolute having-to” – seeing as I am a top Real Estate Agent in Colorado Springs and am always taking pictures of Colorado Springs neighborhoods and homes for sale in Colorado Springs … I NEED a camera. And a GOOD camera is the foundation of a great real estate business.

(BTW … That last paragraph was my attempt at adding “keywords” to the is post.)

For the past 4-ish years I have used my trusty Nikon Cool Pix 4100. It was a relatively inexpensive camera that took good pictures. However, even in my amateur-picture-taking-status, I had outgrown its functionality … about 2 years ago. But, because of my waste-not-want-not attitude I have made-do with my little Nikon.

However … Now I need a camera. And one that can take awesome pictures and one that I can “grow” with and one that will accept add-ons and offer cool accessories, like different lenses and flashes and battery options … and it is almost my birthday, so a new camera is even MORE justified.

(In case you were wondering … No. I did not drive over my Nikon on purpose, but there is a silver lining to every cloud…)

Next week I am going to Shewmakers Camera shop – a local camera shop in Colorado Springs to pick up a brand new Canon Powershot G9 with Wide Angle and telephoto lens adapter. The camera, itself will cost about $499. On top of that, since I am purchasing it from Shewmakers, I get free camera classes and THEY are my tech-support … not some guy in Pakistan. (No offense Pakistan.)

I do not think I have been this excited about a purchase since … um, since I bought my last home. So, next time you see me, ask me about my new camera!

Read Also:
Selling Your Colorado Springs Home: The Importance of Multiple Photos
Athol Kay’s Bad MLS Photo of the Day Series (Must Read)

January 11th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

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