I Am A Nikon by andycoleborn

I Am A Nikon

I'm officially DSLR-less at the moment as I returned the D40 my Dad gave me a couple of years ago back to him. Although I have been carrying around the works D5000 most days..

I've become a bit paranoid about using the works camera so much for my own use and a bit worried it might get damaged when I'm out and about... Plus I would be needing one whenever I was on leave or away from work for a few days.

So, despite not really having the cash, I bought myself.... drum roll... Yep, you guessed it,a D5000....

I couldn't afford the next model up, the D5100 and I didn't like the feel of the model below in the range and to be honest, the D5000 pretty much delivers everyhting I want...

I hadn't actually planned on buying anything today, but stopped in Best Buy to pass some time and saw it was the managers special, for £422.98 (yeah I know, strange price!!) and just had to have it..

Tried for an advert style pic here...

Footie season started today.. Pompey snatched a creditable 2-2 draw away at Midddlesbro thanks to an injury time equaliser..
Love love love! My Nikon D5100 is coming on Monday, I can't wait! :)
August 6th, 2011  
great shot, better than my lousy attempt last night!
August 6th, 2011  
@vikdaddy cheers mate, this actually look better on here than when I was working on it... prob cos its smaller size.. Haven't told the other half yet!!!
August 6th, 2011  
this does look like it could be a Nikon advertisement. i like the angle and composition with the reflection on the surface!
August 6th, 2011  
enjoy your new toy Andy :)

Nice DOF

Last minute equalisers away from home always leave you with a nice warm feeling ...a bit like getting a new camera :)

I'm dreading our new season, our attacking prowess is limited to kevin davies and ivan klasnic, neither of whom inspire confidence in me for the forthcoming campaign !
August 6th, 2011  
Yey for a new camera! and nice one on the draw. My team are playing in the conference this year, gutted.
August 6th, 2011  
Hooray! Great shot! Very jealous of your new camera :)
August 6th, 2011  
WOOOOO HOOOOOOOO Congrats...have fun....
August 6th, 2011  
@andycoleborn @vikdaddy seems like all three of up have been on bit of a spending spree.... :)
August 6th, 2011  
WOW congrats on the new camera. Was that new?? Seems like a good price, everything so expensive here.I did not know there was a best Buy in UK, is that the same as the US one?? And I am sure the other half wont mind!!
August 7th, 2011  
Congratulations! Enjoy your new camera!
August 7th, 2011  
I'm jealous!! :) congrats and great shot!
August 7th, 2011  
Congratulations!!! I love mine! I got mine right after the 5100 came out. The 5100 has a couple of nice features not included in the 5000 but nothing I couldn't live without and the price was perfect on the package for my 5000! Enjoy!!!
August 7th, 2011  
oh a new camera- plus it's your own :) hope we keep seeing more pics then :)
August 7th, 2011  
Congrats on your purchase! I am a Canon myself but I am looking forward to seeing your photos :)
August 7th, 2011  
oh yeah! enjoy Andy... nice toy and gorgeous pic of it!
August 7th, 2011  
wow! nice one Andy, looks great.
August 7th, 2011  
Neat shot - how exciting - your very own!! I'm thinking if buying a full size DSLR...waiting for the bonus to come in next month....:o)
August 7th, 2011  
thanks guys
@annaspielmann hope you enjoy it... I just couldn't stretch that far..
@cookie123 yeah, it's the same branch, a new store opened nearme last year... a techies dream :-)
@azza_l using my O/D mate :-)
@autumnseden yeah agree, I couldn't justify the extra £250 for the 5100...
August 7th, 2011  
Congrats on your new purchase. I love my Nikon D5000!
August 8th, 2011  
I just bought a 5100 when we were in Singapore...the end of the great singapore sale and I had waited and whined for so long I finally took the plunge. now i just have to work out how to use it instead of just point and shoot it!
August 8th, 2011  
Congrats on your new toy!
August 10th, 2011  
Congrats, and a reasonable price.
August 10th, 2011  
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