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Jayems · 04-21-2007, 11:01 PM

Depends what you want to do with it. If you just want something to take around for family outings and just want the memories, a SLR is NOT for you. If you want to get deep into photography and start taking some amazing photos (well.. composition is half the battle..) then save for the DSLR.

The Canon Rebel XTi is a good choice for around ~$800, I have the Nikon D80, but the body was $1,000 and after 2 lenses (18-70mm) and a 55mm fixed 1.8f, kit and extras was about $2,000. Worth it.. (plus, it was necessary for school, so that helped).

Ive only had a DSLR for about 4 months now, and I'm still learning a lot. When I first picked it up, I thought it was hopeless and the camera sucked or something, but once you learn it (like learning guitar) you just couldn't go back to "Auto," point-and-click settings.

I know "The Camera Store" offers courses, and if you don't know about shutter speeds, f-stops, aperture, ISO, all that jazz, its very necessary to learn it if you want a DSLR and want to actually use it for how it was made.

I can't claim to be anything but an amature, but if I can help you out in any other way, let me know.

04-21-2007, 11:01 PM	#2
Jayems Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary Exp:	Depends what you want to do with it. If you just want something to take around for family outings and just want the memories, a SLR is NOT for you. If you want to get deep into photography and start taking some amazing photos (well.. composition is half the battle..) then save for the DSLR. The Canon Rebel XTi is a good choice for around ~$800, I have the Nikon D80, but the body was $1,000 and after 2 lenses (18-70mm) and a 55mm fixed 1.8f, kit and extras was about $2,000. Worth it.. (plus, it was necessary for school, so that helped). Ive only had a DSLR for about 4 months now, and I'm still learning a lot. When I first picked it up, I thought it was hopeless and the camera sucked or something, but once you learn it (like learning guitar) you just couldn't go back to "Auto," point-and-click settings. I know "The Camera Store" offers courses, and if you don't know about shutter speeds, f-stops, aperture, ISO, all that jazz, its very necessary to learn it if you want a DSLR and want to actually use it for how it was made. I can't claim to be anything but an amature, but if I can help you out in any other way, let me know. Last edited by Jayems; 04-21-2007 at 11:05 PM.