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Saturday, March 07, 2009

Camera Critters - The Zoomies

Since I've started reading some dogblogs, I've learned something new.
Dogs can get 'the zoomies'.
That's when they tuck their butt under and start running like mad.
I knew that dogs can run like idiots, but I didn't know it was called 'the zoomies'.

Biggles has the zoomies!

Cats can get the zoomies too! Mozes gives a demonstration.

Even horses can get the zoomies. Willem was kind enough to show us.

Camera Critters is a fun meme, hosted by Misty Dawn.

Today hubs has bought me a wonderful, and I mean WONDERFUL, present. A new camera. From now on, I will use a Canon EOS 40D with an EF-S 17-85 mm IS USM zoomlens (if that means something to you, it doesn't to me, but still I am extremely happy with it) to make my photos. Until I've figured out what all the buttons and menu-options are for and how to use them, I will happily use the fully automatic, idiotproof point and shoot option it offers. It may take me some time to figure out what the camera can do; the user manual consists of about 200 pages! The photo at the top, Biggles in zoomies-mode, was shot with this new camera. If I press the button it takes a picture! With my old camera I could press the button, make a cup of tea, do the washing up, and thén it would take the picture. Missed lots of great photomoments that way. This one reacts immediately. I mean...gosh!

Now the only thing I need is a caddy to carry my camerabag and the user manual ;-)

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33 comments:

  1. T7 March 2009 at 19:17

    AW Great pictures of the zoomies. I just love the zoomies. Jarie gets them like crazy. She will just be sitting in the Living room then just dash like mad in circles from room to room!

    You pictures are great, and wonderful that you captured kitty and horse zoomies too!!

    Congrats on the new camera!!

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  2. Carolina7 March 2009 at 19:19

    T,
    Thanks! If our cats get the indoors zoomies, they even use the walls! Maybe I can get a picture of that now ;-)

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  3. i beati7 March 2009 at 19:32

    cool the zoomies Sandy

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  4. Lilli & Nevada7 March 2009 at 19:55

    wow had no clue that is what it was called, mine does it too.

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  5. Dina7 March 2009 at 19:58

    Enjoy your brand new fancy camera!

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  6. Carletta7 March 2009 at 20:34

    These are some great action shots!
    Congrats on the new camera. I got a Canon Rebel for Christmas so I know what you're saying about the manuel. :)

    My post this week is on my photoblog: Carletta’s Captures.

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  7. NoBS7 March 2009 at 20:42

    Oh yeah! Quincy gets the zoomies daily!

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  8. Mel7 March 2009 at 21:34

    Seriously...Biggles wants to come and snuggle with his Auntie Mel. See what you can do about it.

    My boys get the zoomies, but we've always called them The Evening Crazies!

    Aren't new cameras incredible! It sounds like your old camera and mine were the same model. The only difference being that the pictures from your old camera were STILL AWESOME! ")

    xoxoxoxo

    P.S. Hey Doris...did you see I'm an Ingrid? ;)

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  9. Dughallmor Beagles7 March 2009 at 22:10

    Hey, congrats on the new camera....i'm still waiting for mine....in the meantime....i'll come and caddy for you!!
    Zoomies are the funniest thing in the animal kingdom :D Apart from the video on Mason Dixie's blog entitled sleeping dog runs into wall!
    Slobbers xx

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  10. Anonymous7 March 2009 at 22:15

    I learned about zoomies today! :D I am not yet so used to my camera, dont worry it will come.. :)

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  11. Anonymous7 March 2009 at 22:17

    I think I'm right in saying that the Canon EOS 40D is a later model of the 'Rebel'? If so, it's similar to our Digital SLR, which was the equivalent of the first 'Rebel'. Lovely, lovely camera! I take my little point and shoot everywhere, but if I want to take a serious picture, it's the Canon I need.

    The zoomies! Our first dog was a great one for the zoomies, and even The Pirate, old as he was, loved to run in circles when he had the energy! I love your pictures, especially Willem.

    By the way, you might enjoy my husband's blog entry for today. You'll find him at yellowswordfish.com - and I bet it makes you laugh. ;)

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  12. Carolina7 March 2009 at 22:30

    LOLTIME (which to me means LOLTearsInMyEyes)
    I certainly wouldn't want him to run out of power when he was in the middle of something........
    Oh god, I'm laughing so hard now.....wait...phew, had to take a breath....
    That song is still in my head ;-)

    I have to add your other half's blog to my list ;-) Thanks for that!
    Hehehehe

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  13. Samantha ~ Holly and Zac ~7 March 2009 at 22:39

    We have plenty of Zoomie time here as well...lol


    Congrats on the new camera! :-)

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  14. Nell7 March 2009 at 23:26

    Great photos, good luck with the new camera. I still have a point n shoot and a delay.

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  15. Bryan7 March 2009 at 23:54

    Great motion photos. New cameras are always fun. Enjoy it!

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  16. Jane Hards Photography8 March 2009 at 00:34

    You did a great job. Never heard of the zoomies until now. Have fun with rhe new camera. It is comes out blurry is it an arty name and call it art.

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  17. Manz8 March 2009 at 01:10

    A shot of indoors zoomies would be great! For us... not you. My cats get in the biggest trouble when they start that up in the house.

    Never knew the crazy run had a name. Interesting post with some great images to go with it.

    As for the manual - 200 pages - ouch!
    My suggestion... know what you want to do, then look it up. Manuals are so useless otherwise. Does anyone read them from cover to cover and remember what they just read!?

    Have fun with it. I look forward to seeing some great photos come from the new toy.

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  18. This Is My Blog - fishing guy8 March 2009 at 04:03

    Carolina: It looks like they were all off for a good romp.

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  19. pam8 March 2009 at 04:07

    Oh yes, the zoomies. We call it "kitty frenzy" around here.

    Congrats on the new camera!

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  20. Gretchen8 March 2009 at 06:22

    Great shots!

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  21. Garnetrose8 March 2009 at 06:33

    I love the photos of the zombies. My dogs and cats both can be that way.

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  22. Dughallmor Beagles8 March 2009 at 13:58

    Carolina :o) I didn't do the photos....Petey's Mom has been helping me out with them as I don't have photoshop, they're great aren't they?
    Yes, I do feel bad for No.26, oops! That was from last week when I had to do my Mono link twice! I only noticed it when it was too late....so sorreeee, No.26! I sorted it before linking to Wekkly Winners :o)

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  23. Maude Lynn8 March 2009 at 15:52

    I didn't know that it was called the zoomies!

    Enjoy the new camera!

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  24. Bruce8 March 2009 at 16:56

    Yes, the zoomies are fun. Since I'm so fat, I don't get the zoomies much, but my friend, Pickles does.

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  25. Anonymous8 March 2009 at 17:52

    Hehehe so that is what it is called! Hubby and I refer to it as our dogs going zoom zoom so close :) Great entry!

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  26. Pat - Arkansas8 March 2009 at 20:51

    Love the photos, Carolina. Congrats on your new camera!

    My cats (three) occasionally get the zoomies. I've noticed that the activity nearly always results in extra cat hair on the floor!

    Thanks for your visit to my Today's Flowers post. I do enjoy seeing my Tulip Magnolia in bloom.

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  27. david mcmahon8 March 2009 at 21:35

    ``Zoomies'' - what a great word, Carolina!

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  28. Andrea8 March 2009 at 23:48

    Enjoy the new camera!! Sophie often gets the zoomies...it never fails to crack me up!! :)

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  29. Anonymous9 March 2009 at 20:08

    Those were fun shots. I didn't know it was called zoomies either.

    Congrats on the new camera! I've lost my manual, refuse to pay for a new one so I've just been playing with everything. Have fun with yours. I know you will.

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  30. Liz Hinds9 March 2009 at 21:39

    I didn't know it was called zoomies either!

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  31. Arran, Arthur and Mum10 March 2009 at 14:33

    I love doing the zoomies! Rabbits get zoomies too but they call it binkies, what about pigs?
    ~lickies, Ludo

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  32. Jewels10 March 2009 at 17:26

    I'm drooling over your new camara! Of course... I wouldn't know how to work it either. Someday I will take a photography class and become educated, but until then, I will continue on my merry way taking fuzzy action shots and cutting peoples heads off.

    Cheers!

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  33. pictureeachday11 March 2009 at 04:59

    Hooray new camera! I also wouldn't know how to use it, but it sounds wonderful!
    My dog gets the zoomies all the time, but I have never heard it called that before! I am still cracking up; it's such a fun word, and a funny condition when they get it :D

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