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OK, it's my own fault. After I got my Canon SX150is I relegated my old Olympus FE-310 to the Toddler's Toy category. WOrth nearly nothing and hopelessly outdated, it lagged behind the 150 in every possible way. So, I was more than happy to let my little guy use it to snap pictures with. He's actually got a pretty good eye. Of course, that all ended when, as three year olds inevitably do, he bounced the thing down a flight of stairs by accident. I didn't mourn for the camera itself particularly, but more for the memories that it represented. It had been a gift, initially, and had been there for a number of CHristmases and birthdays ever since and there it lay, in a tiny little heap, in the snow at the bottom of the back stairs. Of course I tried to fix it but with a lack of spare parts, or any real know-how, those efforts were doomed! Sadly, I finally gave in today and put it in the bin.
Then, I had a wonderful idea! E-Bay! I logged on and sure enough, there was a silver FE-310 ending tonight! I bought the damned thing! Sure, it's not the cool Orange color of it's predecessor but, as I understand it, the Silver (and black) ones are made of metal, front and back. I hope that this makes them a little tougher than the plastic orange ones. In any event, I won't be letting the little guy use this one. I picked up a Tough 3000 last week for the wife and youngest kid to use (set on iAuto and auto flash, they can't go wrong and if it gets dropped from toddler height it will be fine). The oldest, my 13 year old daughter, is currently shooting an OM-2n 35mm. I'm SO proud! While it's not going to replace the PAMS equipped SX150 for any reason other than being more compact, the silver FE-310 will carry on the legacy of Mr. Orange and represent to me in the future, the memories that he helped me make in the past. I can't wait for the UPS man!
Then, I had a wonderful idea! E-Bay! I logged on and sure enough, there was a silver FE-310 ending tonight! I bought the damned thing! Sure, it's not the cool Orange color of it's predecessor but, as I understand it, the Silver (and black) ones are made of metal, front and back. I hope that this makes them a little tougher than the plastic orange ones. In any event, I won't be letting the little guy use this one. I picked up a Tough 3000 last week for the wife and youngest kid to use (set on iAuto and auto flash, they can't go wrong and if it gets dropped from toddler height it will be fine). The oldest, my 13 year old daughter, is currently shooting an OM-2n 35mm. I'm SO proud! While it's not going to replace the PAMS equipped SX150 for any reason other than being more compact, the silver FE-310 will carry on the legacy of Mr. Orange and represent to me in the future, the memories that he helped me make in the past. I can't wait for the UPS man!
