Originally posted by: Jawo
I would recommend a crosover camera like the Canon G9. It has RAW support, near full manual controls, hotshoe, 6x zoom with IS, for a great deal. It also has the DiGiC III chip in it. Details: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07082005canong9.asp
Its very hard to get started with a dSLR for under $1,000. A good thread for you to watch would be here (although he has a much higher budget).
Originally posted by: troytime
enter the pentax k100D
Originally posted by: Jawo
Its very hard to get started with a dSLR for under $1,000. A good thread for you to watch would be here (although he has a much higher budget).
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
Originally posted by: Jawo
Its very hard to get started with a dSLR for under $1,000. A good thread for you to watch would be here (although he has a much higher budget).
BS. You can get a Rebel XT kit for under $550!! Then all you need is a Compact Flash card and you're set.
This is about as good a camera as you can get for that type of money for a "starter" DSLR. The great thing is that you can then buy better lenses down the road when you start to understand what you are doing. The lens in the lens kit isn't nearly as bad as it's made out to be.
"you have at least $2K to start with a DSLR." Idiotic statement also.
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
For $400, you'll have to go used...and forget any good glass.
I would keep the P&S for now and save until you have at least $2K to start with a DSLR.
Originally posted by: Jawo
The OP just said he "was sick and tired of P&S cameras," but never explained why. I have heard numerous people say that for years, set a similar budget and just stay frustrated. Its quite a large jump to a dSLR from a point and shoot and can be difficult to learn all the options. I do not see why people buy a dSLR only to use it in the Auto mode with the kit lens. If you want the MP...there are plenty of 10MP cameras out there that will fit in your pocket. Maybe its just me but I try to encourage people to take pictures, and I try to let them do so with the easiest setup possible.
The whole reason I got my SLR was because I wanted the speed but didn't care about the manual settings. My P&S was far to slow to capture what I wanted so I never used it. Once I actually got the SLR I realized I wanted to spend time learning about the settings and now I don't spend any time in Auto.Originally posted by: ElFenix
Originally posted by: Jawo
The OP just said he "was sick and tired of P&S cameras," but never explained why. I have heard numerous people say that for years, set a similar budget and just stay frustrated. Its quite a large jump to a dSLR from a point and shoot and can be difficult to learn all the options. I do not see why people buy a dSLR only to use it in the Auto mode with the kit lens. If you want the MP...there are plenty of 10MP cameras out there that will fit in your pocket. Maybe its just me but I try to encourage people to take pictures, and I try to let them do so with the easiest setup possible.
even on full auto mode an SLR is much much faster than any compact digital camera. the shutter lag on a compact can make any action shot a pain to attempt. plus they do much better in low light than any compact p&s.
Originally posted by: alexruiz
Another vote for the Pentax K100D... it is cheaper now
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
For $400, you'll have to go used...and forget any good glass.
I would keep the P&S for now and save until you have at least $2K to start with a DSLR.
Originally posted by: Neos
I have an Olympus E300 with the 14-45 lens. It is built like a tank, has a dustbuster that works, a kit lens that is better by far than any other mfg. kit lens - and the rest of the glass is as good as you can get when you upgrade.
Scene modes, manual A&P modes, macro ..all anyone needs.
Since they have come out with the new E410/510 kits - the E300 can be bought used for a song.
It is a great 8 mp camera, but different - not following the crowd in design. Personally I like being a bit different!
Dude, unless you have $2000 cash in your hand RIGHT NOW, you're not even worthy to own a DSLR!Originally posted by: chucky2
JMHO's...
Chuck
Originally posted by: jpeyton
Dude, unless you have $2000 cash in your hand RIGHT NOW, you're not even worthy to own a DSLR!Originally posted by: chucky2
JMHO's...
Chuck