Time for a New Camera!?

Now that I finally own (and love) my new digital Canon G11, I am still really wanting to invest in an SLR. I could have bought a low-end digital SLR for the same cost as my point-and-shoot G11 but decided the smaller size of the G11 and video capabilities ultimately made it a better first-time camera purchase. I wanted something I could easily carry so that I wouldn't ever have an excuse to leave my camera at home. I love my G11, but now I'm still aching for an SLR...and instead of considering a budget busting D-SLR what I REALLY want is a vintage film SLR. I've been doing some research and the Canon 35mm AE-1 seems to be a good choice. More than five million were sold back in the 1970-1980s so there are a lot that are hanging around pawn shops, goodwill and reasonably priced online. I'm sure there are some other great options as well...I plan on buying one soon and giving film a try! 

Current Love = Instax Mini

I recently bought a Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Camera. It's definitely no Polaroid, but it’s still an awesome alternative. You still get that instant gratification of instant photos with films about the size of a credit card. The regular Instax has larger pictures, and I would like to have that one as well...this one just happened to be a steal on Amazon. Ever since I got my paws on it I've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to blow through the remaining film.

I've been a little lazy about blogging this week, and perhaps I am just enjoying the blank state I've been experiencing. This weekend was some sort of awesome stress release. It feels like all the worry I had been carrying around has been emptied out and given way for other more productive uses of my brain. What things? Don't know yet, but we will soon find out...I'm sure I will find other things to fixate on soon. Ha!