Sep 11, 2009 Posted by angie in Digital Cameras | 0 comments

Nikon D90 in Punta Cana – Girly Gizmos Vacation Edition

I find myself in the tropical paradise of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic as I write this latest post.  I came loaded with gadgets for the trip, and girly’ed ‘em up of course.

Every day I head down to the palm-tree studded, white sand beach with my trusty Nikon D90, my Kindle DX, and my iPhone, even though I keep it in Airplane Mode while I’m here to avoid the roaming data and phone charges.

Sand and water can be the kiss of death for electronics, so I carry them all in a big striped bag I found at Target.  Just a vacation tip – carry the gizmos you’ll use, but don’t flaunt them.  It’s a good way to have them vanish.  Bags and camera straps emblazoned with brands like Nikon translate into take me please!  My cheap but cute bag serves two purposes – it keeps my precious gadgets out of the sand, and who would expect to find a couple thousand dollars worth of tech gear stashed in a $10 canvas purse?

Here are my must haves for a day lounging on the beach:

• Sunscreen – SPF 85 (this chica es muy blanca)
• Sunglasses – Target special so they’re cheap but cute … I lose them so I brought two pair
• Comfy flip flops, or Crocs when the flip flops end up giving me blisters
• D90 with a cute pink generic strap, a Marumi circular polarizer and a mid-range vibration reduction lens
• Lens brush pen to keep the sand and spray off the filter
• Kindle DX loaded up with the latest Pat Conroy Book
• iPhone loaded with some game apps to keep me occupied between reading and cervesas
• Mass cervesas!

Wish  you were here!

Jul 11, 2009 Posted by angie in Digital Cameras, Electronics, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Canon Elph SD1100 – Gadget Fav

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I thought long and hard before declaring a favorite gadget, but I think my little Canon Elph SD1000 has to be “the one.”  Not only does the new model come in pink, and I’ve been itching to review a pink gadget, but it’s a staple in my grab-and-go purse.

As you see in the post title, I’ve updated the name to the model you can now buy but the review will discuss the 1000 that I have.  You’ll see as I post, I’m primarily a geek on two fronts–computers and cameras.  I’m finally in the market for a DSLR – I’ve been pining for one for years – but this little guy will remain my faithful companion.

There are three main reasons for this – quality, size and price.  This little guy is a trooper.  I throw him in my purse and he never disappoints.  He’s always by my side ready to catch the quirky, the unexpected, and the fun.  Right now I carry the smallest purse ever and he tucks neatly inside with my wallet, iPhone and keys.  And unlike most of my gadgets, I’ve had this guy for three years and I’m not itching to trade him in for a newer, shinier and better model.  He still does his work really well.

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