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How to buy a digital SLR by LoveAllTrustFew

"I think everyone should have a decent quality camera and take as many photos as possible of the world around them."

How I did it: I have been wanting one for over a year now. As the quality on my point and shoot camera was declining it seemed like the appropriate time. I researched online and asked the store employees their opinions. Picked out my camera, ordered it in to the store and bought it.

Lessons & tips: You can pour over article after article endlessly. Choose what you want your camera for, amateur, semi-pro, or pro. Then look at cameras within that range.

Popular brands include Nikon and Canon. People are split right down the middle on which one is better. I have used both and there really is not that big a difference. I find Canon (the EOS/rebel line) to be a little more user friendly and just as capable as the Nikon (D40's-80's). Sony is another brand, they bought out Minnolta a few years ago. I have not heard that much about them since.

Resources:

  • Check out little camera shops, they are often very knowledgable
  • Flickr, you can see what cameras are most popular, if they are increasing or decreasing in popularity, and see examples of macro, portrait, landscape, and random photos.


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    Canon Rebel 6 months ago

    Well I have wanted one forever as I dont have access to a darkroom anymore to use my SLR, and since I have decided to go back to school for photography I can now justify spending that amount on one, plus the prices have dropped nearly in half from what they where. See, procrastination can pay off!

    May 04, 07:40PM PDT | 0 comments


    hchambers54

    my camera broke... 9 months ago

    ...so i guess i may be closer to this goal than i realized, now if i only had the money. :(

    Feb 08, 10:48AM PST | 0 comments


    instantmessage

    So worth it... 14 months ago

    Do it,,,, Do it now. Seriously. Its totally worth it. GoGoGo!

    Sep 11, 2008, 03:24PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    Bananalee is.

    Kind of/almost 18 months ago

    I bought it on eBay this week but when they called to confirm I expressed concerns over the lack of shipping insurance and they offered me a different package that I’m considering.

    So…close.

    May 24, 2008, 02:43PM PDT | 0 comments


    rjdempsey

    Digital Photography 18 months ago

    I used to be big into photography. I had some cool gear too. A Nikon slr, old school canon and yashika slr’s, cokin filters, lenses, the works. 8 or so years ago I bought a cheapo digital point and shoot. I kept using it and my ‘real’ photography equip gathered dust. I’d like to buy a new digital slr and get back into it.

    May 08, 2008, 01:19PM PDT | 0 comments


    harry0803

    Finally got a SLR 19 months ago

    I just bought the SLR i have been saving for. I went for the nikon d80…its great for beginner’s. Even went to staten island to try it out..

    Apr 21, 2008, 07:31AM PDT | 0 comments


    EllisMai

    Postponing 19 months ago

    I’m postponing the save-up-money-to-buy-a-dSLR until I actually get a job, hopefully halfway through the summer … then I can put aside a certain amount of each paycheck, still have some spending money for important stuff, etc, etc. Trying to spend absolutely no money whatsoever (which isn’t much) didn’t work out so well … but if I get a job it can go straight to the bank and never pass through my hands ….

    Apr 12, 2008, 05:07PM PDT | 0 comments


    instantmessage

    Untitled 19 months ago

    Hmm, bout time I splashed out, I’ve been studying photography for a few years and I focused more on traditonal photography (I was lucky enough t have a friend give me their Nikon SLR) but after many moons of great pictures with my little digital camara its finally said goodnight and I’ve been relying on my phone t take pictures which although good, its nowhere near the same standard. I’m saving up at the momment, though after seeing the prices of some camaras it could take a few months.

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    D10 20 months ago

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