I bought a camera

It's small, and inexpensive - under $60. It's a pocket sized Vivitar that takes regular batteries - triple A.

Now I have to get the batteries and get into the habit of taking it with me.

I find I want certain electronic items - such as MP3 player - and once I have them I rarely use them.

I was supposed to just accompany my friend as he bought a much higher end camera - I guess mid-range - about $400 or so.

I cannot see spending that much. I have been using the disposible ones, so this is quite a step up. Gee, no more film developing!

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Joanne Vicente Jul 21, 2009, 5:44am EDT

I keep one with me all the time, and once in a while I actually remember to use it! It can be great fun!

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Stacey Baker Jul 21, 2009, 7:19am EDT

I used to use disposible cameras all the time too...until I discovered the joys and ease of digital!
I think you'll find you get frustrated with the vivitar rather quickly. I went from a cheaper digital to a slightly more expencive one to an even more expencive one and each time I upgrade I find I actually take more and more pictures.
My most recent expenditure was on a Kodak 6.1 mega pixle with zoom and video capabilities. I use it all the time. We go anywhere and I have my camera along side. Uploading is amazingly easy with Adobe Photo and my HP printer that has a memory card dock. I just slip the card in and Adobe automatically starts up. I just tell it to "get pictures" and it zips through them like butter! After it's uploaded them it asks me if I want it to clear the memory card and VOILA! I'm ready to take more!
I love not having to worry about bad pics wasting my film, because I can just delete them right away or wait until I've loaded them and delete them that way.

Now I'm looking to purchase a much more expencive camera. I've caught the shutterbug and LOVE IT!

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j - Frugal Mom - r. Jul 21, 2009, 7:48am EDT

I'm sure you'll love having a digital camera. Congratulations on the purchase.

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Gessy D. Jul 21, 2009, 8:08am EDT

Congratulations on your new toy Leslie. I know you won't stop there. You will purchase an even better one once you get into taking wonderful photos. I have a small one that I carry all the time on the streets of NY. I pull it out and snap at things I find interesting. Good luck have fun with it.

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