Unmemorable Memories

I’m having withdrawal symptoms. My camera is currently at the Nikon service center for its pre-warranty-expiration dealer visit. I purchased the camera in July of 2004. It’s been almost a year and its warranty is about to expire. I have taken almost 4000 pictures with it since I purchased it last year. It has developed some dust particles inside the viewfinder and inside the front lens element. The dust spots in the viewfinder do not affect the picture since it is out of the path of light when the picture is taken. The dust spot inside the lens is too small to affect picture quality either. So why send it in for warranty repair? I just want my camera to be in tip-top shape prior to the warranty expiring. I’m also hoping that they will clean the CCD in the process (that service normally costs $80 CAD) since I’ve noticed a few dust bunnies on some of my pictures.

I’m now 4 days without my camera, and I’m itching to take pictures. I have a feeling this is going to be a long two and a half weeks.

Since I can’t take pictures, here’s a link to someone who has a camera and is taking beautiful pictures with it.