Sir Travis D

My thread was not created on whether or not to get a dslr or non-dslr, I wanted to know what's the best dslr option for about $700..

g4m3rof1337

But we're being good forum posters, and telling you that you are wasting your money. Buying an expensive DSLR doesn't mean you'll be taking stunning pictures out of the box. You'll probably end up using the Auto feature the most, since you wont know how anything else will work.


Your best bet is to buy an Advanced Black.. Point and Shoot camera.


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&type=category

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Sir Travis D

Exactly. I said I wanted to learn how to use one by using one.

g4m3rof1337

It doesn't really work like that. I went from an SLR to an Advanced P&S to a DSLR.


You just wont be utilizing the whole camera if you jump right into it.

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Sir Travis D

Now, at staples, the rebel xti had an odd lcd screen. It didn't show live view, just settings.. is this normal?

g4m3rof1337

A lot of DSLR's dont have Live View.

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vroom_skies

Travis,
Just in case your wondering, whats been posted in this thread is not lies.
It's critical to understand what your getting into before making the leap.

We obviously can't stop you from wasting your money, or your parents money. However were trying our best to persuade you into making a knowledgeable decision.

Anyways...
As with kits, they have to be even across the board. What I mean by that is... You can't skimp on one part or another. Especially in photography. Lenses are a CRITICAL piece, you can't just buy any lens and expect to get good results. The reason for the price difference in the lens you posted is out right quality, that is it, you get what you pay for nothing more.

There is nothing wrong with learning as you go. What you have to understand is that it's not the easiest of processes. If you are going to stick with it, great. Just make sure your willing to stick with it before you invest in it. Going along with this, just stick with the kit lens for now. Once you understand all the camera's functions and are comfy with it. That is when you make the next step into buying glass, not before that.

DSLR photography is a ton of fun. Just make sure you're not getting into it for the wrong reasons. Just because 'Pros' shoot with DSLR's (mind you they aren't shooting with XTI's) doesn't mean diddly squat.

Hope that helped
Bob

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Sir Travis D

I have tried two different point and shoot non-dslr cameras. I do not want a top of the line $3000 camera. As Vroom says, the xti is in the middle, and that is what I want.

vroom_skies

Actually the XTI is basically bottom of the barrel, but that doesn't mean it cant take good shots. As stated before it's up to the photographer to produce the results.

Bob

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g4m3rof1337

I think we should just stop trying to help this kid..

Timmie, Vroom_skies, and Myself were talking to Travis in Vent, and he was acted really immature, and pretty much just ignoring our advice, so..

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