Camera issues.

Since the last assignment I have been having a few problems. I started using the manual setting properly in preparation for this next set of projects but the screen was always appearing black as well as several other problems. I obviously thought that this was down to my lack of knowledge so set about researching in the cameras manual. After getting no where fast I contacted the manufacturer who believe there is a fault with the camera and suggested I pre-book the camera in with them to have it go in and be inspected by their technician. I did consider this but finally came to the conclusion that I have had the camera around 6 years now, so it is obviously not under warranty, and the cost of following their very specific instructions combined with the potential final cost of having any problems fixed, would probably end up being more than the camera is now worth.

I have there fore decided to treat myself to a new camera, a Nikon D90. I chose this camera as I know several people who own Nikons and they have said how good they find them, as well as doing a lot of internet research. Obviously my next step was to then decide on a model. Again I went on personal recommendations as well as a lot of research including many reviews written by photographers. A big factor in the decision unfortunately had to be the cost as however nice it would be to pick the best camera I can find, it is hardly a realistic option.The D90 had some excellent reviews and the cost was perfect for my price range. The specification seemed to match what I was looking for in a camera, although I have to say that quite a bit of the cameras description was so technical that I really struggled to understand it.I will of course keep my old camera as it seems that all the other settings work fine and I don't believe in waste.

The new camera should hopefully arrive within the next few days and I shall then be back to square one again in terms of learning how to use it. I feel the best way to get to grips with it, after reading through the manual, will be to get out and about and just start practising.