tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post8834349052997080567..comments2023-05-20T04:17:12.313-07:00Comments on My life with the critters: And still he satJeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-1351612186511895722009-12-20T21:36:54.228-08:002009-12-20T21:36:54.228-08:00Good news, Deb - my friend Karen (the Wednesday Wa...Good news, Deb - my friend Karen (the Wednesday Walker with many dogs, including the beautiful Princess Pearl) today insisted I borrow her spare camera for as long as I need it - a nice little Kodak Easy-Share with a 3x zoom. So now I can postpone my search for the perfect camera until after the Crazy Christmas Crowds are gone.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-49259801290027000722009-12-20T14:33:52.768-08:002009-12-20T14:33:52.768-08:00It sounds like you may indeed have had a lemon of ...It sounds like you may indeed have had a lemon of a camera. My battery seems to go forever -- many 100s of photos -- before needing recharging. The LED screen is the largest drain on the batteries, but my camera has the option of the lens veiwfinder so I don't use the LED screen except to review photos taken. However to fail after only 20 photos? That's definitely not right!<br /><br />The heron is indeed really lovely! But does your camera-less state mean no dog pictures over Christmas? Oh no!! However, I suppose we will cope if we have to. ;-D<br /><br />Deb S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-28942525704420827992009-12-20T09:38:57.337-08:002009-12-20T09:38:57.337-08:00Carol, I think the camera I got is just a lemon an...Carol, I think the camera I got is just a lemon and not necessarily indicative of all Panasonics. There were just too many things that didn't seem "right" about it, given the reviews and price range. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I am now camera-less again as they were too busy to spend the time with me that I wanted, and I had to go get a rescue dog out of doggy jail in Victoria and into foster so couldn't hang around. <br /><br />I will continue to research cameras and see if there is a camera store in Nanaimo that has a bit more knowledge/time than London Drugs. I need a camera before January 9th as I've registered for a camera course that day! LOLJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-55638688720831479172009-12-19T16:55:48.380-08:002009-12-19T16:55:48.380-08:00Aw, Jean, my heart goes out to you. How frustrati...Aw, Jean, my heart goes out to you. How frustrating! Must say, though, that the last picture of the heron is very sharp. Also liked the seagull pics. But as one of your readers noted, do not accept anything except total satisfaction in your new camera. <br /><br />Strange about the battery. Mine, fully charged today, took almost 600 photos, and there is still some juice left in it. No way should 20 shots empty a battery.<br /><br />And a 3rd note, those herons can really sit, can't they? As always, your blog was a great read:)Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.com