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1 month ago
I spoke to a friend’s brother. He’s got a dslr himself and I asked for some information, hints and things to look for. To me, there’s to much choice: Sony, Nikon, Canon, Pentax…
How to buy a dslr
It made me
unbelievably happy 
"I sacrificed to get something that in the end took my art to the next level and made me unbelievably happy."
How I did it: I saved money. I then did a lot of research to figure out which camera was best for me. Finally, I decided to buy the Canon Rebel XS with the kit lens. I am about to buy my first telephoto lens and fisheye lens. I have had the camera for 2 months and absolutely love it.
Lessons & tips: Take your time and make sure you are buying the right camera for you. Do not buy a bunch of lenses at first. You will not need to spend more than $1000 for the first dSLR you buy. This includes macro/wide-angle lenses 18-55 mm, telephoto 70-300 mm, case, and other cheap lenses to mess around with and have fun. Also, buy a really big memory card, at least 4 GB.
Resources: digital-photography-school.com
amazon.com
cnet.com
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6 months ago
Well in my previous entry, I mentioned that I bought a camera I’m not completely satisfied with. Well, it’s growing on me. I’ll keep the sale ad on CL, but until someone buys it, I’ll use it regularly then buy another one that is not a refurb. I took it out today and really enjoyed all of the options on the D80!
Buyer Beware
7 months ago
So I bought a used D80 today from a guy off of Craigslist. I thought I got a great deal at $425. Little did I read the box that it said “Reconditioned” right on the front. Major Buyers Remorse. I’m going to try and resell this thing on CL immediately and get another one soon.
Very close.
7 months ago
Found a D80 for $425. This is about $75 less than most used ones out there right now. Working out the details with the seller right now. I haven’t felt comfortable with any used ones until now.
Untitled
8 months ago
Type: Personal
Why? I need to explore this hobby and talent of mine. Granted a complete setup will set me back a few hundred dollars that I don’t have. Work on paying off that car, limiting spending, and saving money. Maybe I can use Christmas money.
Do more research before buying anything!
What kind of lens do you need?
missonshine is uploading photos from the beach.
NIKON D40
11 months ago
I bought my Nikon D40 two weeks ago on amazon.com after months of deciding on which D-SLR to get. It seemed the right camera for me & when it arrived in front of my doorstep I almost died. It feels just perfect in my tiny hands & the controls are easy to use. The quality of the pictures came out beyond amazing :) I absolutely adore this camera.
My first dSLR
13 months ago
Welcome to a whole new world… a scary one at first sight, but it is worth every single moment and the frustration and learning is rewarded multiple times over with control over all aspects of the creative photography process.
Definitely worth trying and a great source for new stuff to learn and new ways to see.
Not so much giving up
18 months ago
as it is removing a goal to buy something.
I am such a consumer, like I really need to be reminded to buy something…
