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A New Perspective {Canon EOS Rebel Giveaway}

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Canon EOS Rebel

It takes so little to gain a new perspective on anything. As the new year is approaching rather quickly and we will all be working on those resolutions that don’t always work out for us I thought I would treat a lucky reader to a whole new perspective. The one that you get when you look through the lens of a camera. It takes one look through the lens of a camera to see the world in a whole new light.

You can all actually thank my brother for this giveaway. When he was here recently he showed me some pictures of his son he took one night. Reese was watching a video and my brother took a couple dozen photos. Each images showing the amazement and wonder on Reese’s face as he watched the video. Each one allowing me to experience the joy Reese felt just by looking at them. That is something that only happens when you look at a photograph. It captures brief moments in time that others get to share with us.

The camera 1 reader will win is the Canon EOS Rebel and I will tell you that it is a great camera. I have given one away before and the winner loved it. Some of the features include:

12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor

Creates an effect 1.6x field of view and captures high-resolution images with exceptional clarity and tonal range.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens

With aspherical lens element, circular aperture and optical image stabilizer for incredible picture detail. EF lens mount for use with Canon EF and EF-S interchangeable lenses.

2.7″ color TFT-LCD monitor

Live View function and 170° viewing angle for improved viewing. Eye-level penta-mirror viewfinder with adjustable diopter control.

Improved EOS HD Movie mode

With expanded recording [HD: 30p (29.97) / 25p], and with in-camera movie editing options.

High ISO sensitivity (100-6400)

For improved photo captures in low lighting conditions.

9-point autofocus

With auto and manual point selection. Modes include one-shot, AI servo and AI focus. Live mode reads the sharpness of a subject right from the imaging sensor for sharper, more detailed pictures.

63-zone TTL full-aperture metering exposure controls

With auto, manual, program, shutter- and aperture-priority, depth-of-field EA and E-TTL II auto flash modes.

Retractable, auto pop-up flash

With E-TTL II auto flash metering and flash-ready icon lights visible in the viewfinder.

DIGIC 4 image processor

For precise, natural color and accurate white balance in various lighting conditions. Sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for fast image capture and processing and low energy consumption.

Creative features

Include Basic+ function, Quick Setting function and Creative Auto.

New Feature Guide

Offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation.

Media slot

Supports Secure Digital and Secure Digital High Capacity media (media not included)

 

I have tried to keep the entering simple on this one and have added a new entry for our Facebook Fan of the week. Each week a fan is chosen randomly on Facebook and is the Facebook Fan of the Week. The entire time that the giveaway runs if you are selected as the Fan of the Week you can enter your Facebook name and the date you were chosen into the Rafflecopter form and get the extra entries.

I hope this helps someone have a wonderful start to the new year! ENDS: January 2, 2013

**Also be watching for a few other great giveaways coming throughout January and February for items like this and more as we get the new year underway and have our Blogging Birthday!

Ended Giveaway

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  16. I wish to get a new perspective on the time I spend with family and friends. I always feel so badly that I have lost connection with old friends, and complain about not doing much with my extended family (brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. I know I have to learn that I have to make TIME and make some things happen. I am very envious of other people who have this and it occurred that it takes two to keep connected.

    thanks so much. wow. amazing!

  18. I’ll make the long story short–we are looking to “live smaller”–reusing, making at home, shopping in better ways, In keeping with that, we are looking for a small piece of land to live on. This is a completely new thing for me–I have lived in big cities all my life. I’d love to document the transition over the next couple of years. I think the early pictures might make great comedy 🙂

  19. i would like to get more perspective on my health. I have a chronic illness and i really need to learn more about it and how to take better care of myself!

    • I just noticed your post Sheila. I hope you are well over the holidays. I also deal with chronic illness, for 12 years now. It’s often tough to get the right care when docs simply don’t always know enough or know what to do with you. Often you have to be the researcher, the advocate for yourself and find different ways to deal and sometimes heal. I am thinking of you and your struggles today. There are SO many of us out there . take care:)

  20. I’m hoping to get healthy and start living life to the fullest. I spent a lot of time feeling sorry for myself because I’m crippled and tight on money and can’t physically have a child and blah blah blah. It’s time to stop that. I have a wonderful fiance and a roof over my head. Everything’s fine as long as you keep optimistic. I can’t wait for the new year. 🙂

    • I do the same. And I have children to love and whom love me but can’t be in the “physical world” of parenting a lot of the time because of poor health. I have to remember what blessings i have and have other ways of offering parenting, friendship, being a good spouse. In most ways it really is about your attitude and being positive like you said. I hope things get a little easier for you and you can feel more secure and find laughter in the midst of some disappointment and sadness. I loved your last line…I have not been eager for the new year for over a dozen years. Thanks for helping me to remember this is a new chance to MAKE myself NEW!

  21. I’m hoping to get a new perspective on how to live and stay healthy and not to stop once I reach a goal.

  28. Just going to try and figure out a way for my fiance and I to be together so we don’t have to be so far any more and that way we can finally get married. Thank you for the giveaway

  31. Great question and very timely! I hope to get a fresh perspective on being more mindful of helping my wife around the house, so that she can continue to focus on pursuing her Etsy store artistic endeavors.

  34. We lost my little brother less than a month ago. My perspective has been drastically changed… I just want to ive in the moment more and treasure the loved ones I still have precious time with. Thanks for the giveaway!

    • It occurred to me to not only post answers to the bloggers post and not be in such a hurry to go on…and to read a few of the reader posts. So sorry to hear about your loss. It is a difficult time of year to deal with missing a loved one who is not with you to celebrate…hope you are finding memories and good thoughts to carry you and your family through.

  40. I hope I get a new perspective on improving my overall health so I can be here longer for my kids.

  45. I would like my new perspective to be from that of someone with a great job! Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  49. I am hoping this whole new year is about being a better mother, stronger wife, and more focused on family than work.

  60. I am hoping to disconnect from the net more this coming year and live more in the present. I spend way too much time online and looking at a screen.

  62. I hope to find a new perspective on health and fitness! I need to start going to the gym cause i pay for a membership!
    grapeapril75(AT)gmail.com

  63. OMGoodness! Thank you (& your RAD brother) for this giveaway! I am hoping to find a balance between work & my babies, & spending quality time with my mama.

  65. I’m hoping to gain a new perspective on my health – eating better and getting back into my workout routine!

  68. I am trying to live “in the now”. Not worry about things I can’t control or what will happen. Just be.

  69. I’m hoping to see myself as an earner this year, and find a job!!

    Facebook Name: Leslie Galloway (www.facebook.com/GallowayLeslie)

  86. I am hoping to gain more self-confidence as a parent. I always worry and I should learn to relax more.

  87. To work on having more patience for my 3 year old. She’s an only child and I have to remember, we’re her live-in playmates until a brother or sister comes along.

  94. My own! I am 100 % dedicated to my family, especially my two beautiful girls (who I love to photograph). I need to remember how to take off the Mommy hat and take a little time for myself.

  96. To not take family and friends for granted and to cherish every moment we have with each other 🙂

  98. To not get so upset about the little things and those things I cannot control
    jenhedger at hotmail dot com

  102. Great question! I’d really like to get a better perspective on what an amazing life I really have. I have so much to be grateful for. 🙂

  105. I’m hoping to get a new perspective on my diet. Need to take time to plan ahead for meals, buy fresh vegetables, and make use of what we have in the fridge instead of deciding to eat out.

  114. I hope to gain a new perspective of not taking things to serious and let things work out for the best instead of always obsessing about it especially with trying to get a job in the world of broadcast journalism.

  116. I want to put life into perspective and learn to take the time to appreciate the everyday things.

  119. Same positive perspective. Hope to improve where I need to, and add a few new friends to my life

  122. I wish to get a new and meaningful perspective and appreciation of the arts and philosophy. 🙂

  125. I aim for a perspective of renewed self-worth; discernment on when to hold on and when to let go, when to love another and when to stop in order to love myself. When to be optimistic and when to be realistic. When to fight for something you think is worth dying for, and when to give up the fight so you will not lose yourself.

    For 2013, I aim for the perspective that I can be a better me, and it can only start from loving myself.

  127. a better view of the world —– Paul T/Pauline T aka Paol Trenny ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com

  128. I’m hoping to get a new perspective on my relationship. Time to stop rushing and enjoy the moment.

  131. I have been looking forward to the new year because im keeping in mind that must get better and they just have to. Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year!

  134. A new perspective would be life through the eyes of my children.

    Thanks for the giveaway

  136. Hello Rita, when will you be choosing and announcing the winner of the Canon T3? Your fans are anxiously awaiting! 🙂

    • They have already been chose and contacted. I have been a bit behind in announcing them but it will be announced on the winner’s board today.