It took me daysss to finally decide on what camera to get. I was torn between getting a point and shoot (but with comprehensive manual settings) – Panasonic DMC LX3 and a SLR specifically the Nikon D60. After a week of changing my mind almost every other day, today, I have decided – finally.

I have thought long and hard. Asked some friends even. And the verdict? As much as I want to have a SLR (obviously for better picture quality), it just doesn’t fit my lifestyle, owning one I mean. Its just not me. I really find it hard or should I say a hassle lugging such a big camera around (with its unfashionable bag / carry case) when we go trips here and especially abroad where there are no yayas to help us carry our stuff. The husband isn’t into taking photos so its really me who’ll have to carry it around as Jon is in charge of the diaper bag and stroller you know. So, with two kids in tow and all the stuff they need when we travel, I just have to content myself with a really nice point and shoot. Don’t get me wrong, its not that I am not happy with my choice. In fact, I love the Panasonic DMC LX3 camera since the day I laid my eyes on it and it came very well recommended even by DSLR enthusiasts. Design wise, its very sleek and simple, just how I like it considering its a high performance camera. So really, couldn’t ask for anything better. This camera fits my lifestyle, its so me – I could just throw it in my bag anytime, any day. It doesn’t need a bag / carry case of its own and its not heavy!

So there. I’m hoping I made the right choice and won’t regret getting the Panasonic DMC LX3 over a DSLR or else the husband will throw a fit if I bug him again to get me a new camera when I actually don’t *really* need one (according to him) as my Canon Ixus 60 is still working and is in good shape ( according to him again! haha).

Anyway, can’t wait to try this Panasonic DMC-LX3 which is said to be the long-awaited addition to the popular Lumix LX series of high-end, compact digital still cameras. I hope its worth it and will live up to all the talk it has recently been getting.

Off to read a liporexall review now while waiting for my cam to arrive. I badly need to lose weight you see. Might hit the beach before the summer ends so I need to look my best.