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I finally placed an order for a DSLR a couple days ago.  I’m getting the Nikon D40 kit from B&H with the 18-55mm lens and 1GB of Lexar (the description said “twin pack”, or something, so I assume it’s two 512MB cards.)  I also ordered the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens (made in the USA!)  Fianlly, I got a 52mm glass filter to protect the glass on the lenses.  I should have ordered two (one for each lens), but had already spent enough.  It should be arriving at Mom’s house today.  We fly out tonight, and will be arriving there late, late tonight.  Well, actually, like 3 or 4 am.

According to Digital Photography School, Digital Photo Magazine rated the 50mm f/1.8 as the best 50mm lens for portraits.  My current camera will go to f/2.8, but there’s no way to force it to that wide aperture.  So I’m really excited to play with such a fast lens.  Without going into too much detail, the f/ signifies the aperture, or how wide the hole is that light comes through.  Smaller number = wider hole.  Wider hole = more light.  That means that this lens will be better in low-light conditions, like at my sister’s rehearsal dinner and reception this weekend.

Still, the camera is way more complicated than I’m used to, so I’m going to keep my little Panasonic handy…