First Picture With Telephoto

Been a little preoccupied with looking for work recently so haven't been able to take as many photos or blog as much as I'd have liked so apologies (again) for the lack of updates. Luckily, I have been offered a job today and start next week so normal service will begin to resume!

I was out doing a bit of shopping the other day when I came across a 2nd hand lens in a used electronics shop. After seeking some assistance I was told "we don't sell camera accessories, the lens comes with the camera"! After explaining to the shop assistant that there was no Canon camera on display, just the lens he dutifully went and got it for me. It was in excellent condition and in full working order (so I was told) so I handed over the cash for this bargain (over £75 off the RRP).

Pleased to say that the lens tested OK and is in full working order so I'm now the proud owner of a Canon EFS 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS telephoto lens.

Haven't had much time to play with it so far but here is the first random photo that I took with it whilst testing out.

New Toy :)

As I've been getting more in to photography I have started to find limitations with my trusty Canon Powershot S2 IS. It's a great camera as has done me proud but now think it is time to move up to the next level.

I have been putting some money aside for a digital SLR and decided to stick with Canon and go for the Canon EOS 450D as it's a good entry level camera (with some great reviews) for me and I'm sure that I will put it's 12.2 Megapixels to good use.

It came supplied with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens and funds permitting I may think about purchasing some other lenses for it once I have been using it for a while.

I will still keep hold of the S2 as it's super macro facility is great and the 12x optical zoom will always come in handy until I've got a bigger lens for the 450D.

I'm very pleased with the new camera so far and have taken a few snaps, the best of which I will post here soon so watch this space.