Cherie's Place » Canon http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life… Sat, 02 May 2026 22:45:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Testing A New Camera http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2021/10/30/testing-a-new-camera/ http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2021/10/30/testing-a-new-camera/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2021 22:59:31 +0000 CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=24080 Golden Pathway

For several months my compact camera has intermittently malfunctioned in several ways. One of the irritating features was when I pressed the zoom function it started video recording instead. On my recent walk in Shrewsbury the zoom function failed completely.

I take pleasure in photographing what I see when I am out and about and although I have my larger ‘mirrorless’ camera that is not convenient on every adventure.

I was reluctant to choose the same make camera that had failed, it is the second that has failed me and Mr C’s camera of the same make (and model) recently stopped functioning properly. I settled on a Canon G7X MkII and searched for the cheapest option from a reputable supplier. I was surprised to find a kit including the camera, memory card and flexible mini tripod had recently been reduced. It was cheaper than buying the camera on its own. A bargain not to be missed!

My planned afternoon walk in the sunshine testing out my camera didn’t go according to plan, I ended up with a quick walk along a local pathway as the sun was setting. I am happy with the quality of the images and I am reminded why I always loved Canon cameras.

Leaves of Gold

Golden Reflections

Golden Leaf

Golden Glow

Golden Tints

Golden Beak

Hidden Gold

Golden Sunset

I now have to get to grips with the menu system so I can fine tune my photographic ideas.

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Berkeley Castle

Gatehouse

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle

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I have just returned from holidaying in Ravello, Italy. Halfway through the holiday my camera failed; the shutter stuck in the closed position and the camera view remained black! This led to an unexpected adventure into non-tourist Italy to try and track down a small camera to accompany me on my Italian travels…

…more on the holiday coming soon :-)

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Robert A. Heinlein

Prepared

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