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Just a quick update: we ended up adopting a Nikon D3100 from our in laws who was more than happy to pass it along to us so that they can get a canon rebel for themselves. We were considering the 3200 so this will work great for our current needs for now, and my wife likes the size and weight of the camera. Now I need to learn a but more photography so I can actually use this camera :) Thanks again for the input & information, and have a great summer! (Now, does anyone want to sell me their gently used nirvana??) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the recommendations everyone! (& please keep more recommendations coming if you have any input!) We'll definitely start with the DSLR & make our decisions from there.

Thanks for the replies! I'm starting to put together a short list (RX100, NEX5/6, & entry level Canon & Nikon DSLR) but I do think I need to get my wife to handle some of the different options in person to see what feels best for her. Along with the ease of use & quality of pictures, the biggest thing that we're looking for is camera that turns on & shoots quickly, as that's been our biggest frustration with our basic P&S.

I know that this is a snowboarding forum, but I figured there are some photography people out there that might be able to help. We have a budget for an entry level DSLR, interchangeable lens camera system, or a nice compact camera with a better sensor. (we do have 2 Canon point & shoot cameras.) We just don't know what the best option is for us: is a DSLR overkill? We are looking to take pictures of our infant son, but realized that our iPhone & point & shoots have limitations when we print them. Neither of us are photography people, so ability to make manual adjustment is not a big requirement for us, at least for now. The most important thing is that we need a camera that my wife & I can shoot great pictures with ease of use, and we don't need the latest & greatest or 20+MP as we don't foresee blowing pictures up of our son's adorable cheeks to poster size. Anyone have any opinions on overall direction (DSLR vs other options), brands & specific cameras to consider or avoid, anything else we should be considering? Thanks!

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Happy new year! Bump for giggles!

I'm very happy with my Malamutes as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Seems like a great start this year with the early cold temps and snow! I'm on a break this year due to a baby due any minute, so I hope to be back on the slopes in 2014-5! (I just sold the last of my 3 boards last week, so I will be lurking on BOL to buy some new toys for next season :o) Have fun out there!

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So I hear (& read) that the new Nirvana kicks butt! (I enjoyed the VSR until this past season.) I did reach out to Bruce & building one is an option, but I just wanted to see if there was one out there that was just not quite right & needing a new home. I always try to find something used before going to a new build, as my seasons are short here in the Mid-Atlantic, and this season is expected to be much shorter with a new baby on the way at the end of this year.

Bump Maybe more people are here now!

Is it just me, or is the Bomber store website down/hacked?

What's the shell size on your boots?

Can you drop me an email? I have some questions. grock555 at gmail dot com Thanks! Goro

I know this is a looooong shot, but if anyone has a Coiler Nirvana they would like to part with, please PM me. Thanks!