Cupcakes and Cameras

Me [1]

It’s kinda funny to me that I started this baking blog last year to document my baking, and my most frequently asked question is, “What kind of camera do you use?” It’s especially amusing since I don’t really know what all the buttons are for. Actually, I keep the camera on automatic most of the time.

But, if you like my pictures and you’re interested in my camera, here’s what I use:

Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10MP [2]
This is a great camera that comes with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. (Sounds impressive – if I only knew what it meant. Maybe I should read the manual.) It took me a while to give in to buying a real camera. I had been using one that fit in my pocket and I didn’t want one that I couldn’t carry in my purse. But, I finally gave in last year with only one regret… that I didn’t buy it sooner.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens [3]
I use this lens 99% of the time. It gives my pictures what I call “the magic.” Actually, it’s some technical stuff about depth of field. But basically, it means things that are not in focus get really fuzzy. It’s a fixed lens, which means you can’t zoom, but it’s worth it for the effect.

Canon EF 12 II Extension Tube [4]
Sometimes I’ll use this to get in really close on a subject. A friend gave it to me and it’s been great. Maybe one day I’ll step up to a real macro lens, but until then, this one is fine.

Lowel Ego Light [5]
Since I like to take all my pics without a flash, that means I need good natural light to shoot by. And when that’s not available, I use this tabletop Lowel Ego Light [5]. It’s really helpful for taking pictures at night. And it’s super portable so I can tuck it away when I’m not using it. One problem … I think I need two [6].

Camera Remote [7]
This way I can actually be in some of my pictures.

Tripod [8]
Any basic one should be fine.

Camera Bag [9]
This one is big enough for all my stuff and enough room if I buy another lens.

Other Camera choices:
Nikon D80 10.2 MP [10] For the Nikon fans
Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP [11] Upgraded version of my camera

Confetti Cupcakes [12]

I originally bought the camera because I wanted to take better quality family photos. But lately, pictures of my friends and family have been replaced with of pictures of cupcakes. Character cupcakes, seasonal cupcakes, plain jane cupcakes, kids with cupcakes. I can’t stop. Sorry, guys. You know I still love you.

Here’s a few faves – and all with the 50 mm lens, of course.

Cupcakes [13]
Cupcakes [14]

Note: The first photo was taken with my Canon Powershot SD500.

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[1] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/2824931791/

[2] Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10MP: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCanon-Digital-10-1MP-18-55mm-3-5-5-6%2Fdp%2FB000I1ZWRC%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220204147%26sr%3D8-1&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[3] Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCanon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens%2Fdp%2FB00007E7JU%3Fpf%5Frd%5Fp%3D413863501%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-41%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D201%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3DB00005K47X%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D17ACKVHY077A1XBNA0TC&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[4] Canon EF 12 II Extension Tube: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCanon-Extension-Tube-Digital-Cameras%2Fdp%2FB0000DZ5OE%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220205069%26sr%3D8-2&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[5] Lowel Ego Light: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLowel-Digital-Imaging-Tabletop-Fluorescent%2Fdp%2FB0009K50RO%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220205368%26sr%3D8-1&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[6] need two: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLowell-E1-92-Ego-Two-Light%2Fdp%2FB000GWKYO4%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220205486%26sr%3D8-2&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[7] Camera Remote: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCanon-Wireless-Remote-Control-Digital%2Fdp%2FB00004WCIC%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220204971%26sr%3D8-1&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[8] Tripod: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDigital-Concepts-3-section-Deluxe-Carrying%2Fdp%2FB000093UDS%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220206220%26sr%3D8-1&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[9] Camera Bag: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLowepro-Nova-AW-Camera-Black%2Fdp%2FB0000A12MH%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220206364%26sr%3D8-1&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[10] Nikon D80 10.2 MP: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNikon-10-2MP-Digital-18-135mm-Zoom-Nikkor%2Fdp%2FB000HGIWN4%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220204512%26sr%3D1-1&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[11] Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCanon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6%2Fdp%2FB0012YA85A%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1220204306%26sr%3D8-5&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[12] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/2824927935/

[13] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/2825765614/

[14] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/2824929275/