The point and shoot doesn't to it for me anymore.

98roamer

98roamer

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I needed some opinions if this is a good deal. I'm attempting to move out of the point and shoot cameras into something that better, with more options/control. I've been playing around with a friends Rebel butanother camera buff friend is encouraging me to jump straight into mirrorless cameras such as this.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ele/3298794520.html

Being very budget restrained, I'm concerning about jumping into the latest tech when DLSR might be everything I need. But will I grow faster with the newest? I'm not a newest and greatest guy, I still use Windows XP and drive a 98 4Runner.

Pat and Cindy have been very inspirationa,l as others, have been here with their trip reports and excellent pictures. I can see where a love of photography could easily grow, so I want to start off right. I still don't know what I don't know.

Is it like going from Windows XP Pro straight to Windows 7, or should I stair step to Vista first, pay my dues and upgrade as fast as possible?
 
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haven

Expedition Leader
I'd advise looking for a camera club in your area. The clubs I've been involved with had members willing to let folks use their gear (in a controlled setting) so you can get an idea for the feel of different DSLRs and enthusiast compacts. Dealers like holding demo nights so club members can try out the latest and greatest gear. Clubs can be a good way to find used equipment for sale, too.

Ah, the camaraderie of camera clubs in a bygone era! "Great trip--I shot 42 rolls!"
 
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ywen

Explorer
I second the above recommendation for this camear

http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-E-PL1...F8&qid=1348848830&sr=8-1&keywords=olympus+pen

$265 for the camera + a zoom lens.. way better than the P&S you are using right now... I own professional DSLR gear for my photo biz but when I travel, I use the exact camera linked above.. On my last trip, I had my full DSLR gear with me for work but I still took the Olympus because I do not want to lug around multiple pounds of camera gear

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MossLager

MossLager

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I would highly recommend a used Canon in the 30D, 40D, 50D range with a 50mm f/1.8 lens for portraits and a telephoto kit lens. You can get all that for about $500 these days used at Samys, B&H photo or Craigslist and it will get you started into the DSLR where you can experiment with the settings. I like these cameras because they don't have all the video crap in them and take 5-6.3 frames per second for action shots and are also magnesium bodies with the large control wheel on the rear. Another nice route is the Canon S100...about $350 now and it gives full manual control in a P&S body. This lets you do low light long exposure night shots (tripod mounted), as well as control of aperture and exposure. Real cool camera for $350ish that lets you treat it like a DSLR without the option to change lenses.
 
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dlh62c

Explorer
98roamer said:
Being very budget restrained, I'm concerning about jumping into the latest tech when DLSR might be everything I need. But will I grow faster with the newest? I'm not a newest and greatest guy, I still use Windows XP and drive a 98 4Runner.
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I'm going the opposite direction....from a DSLR to a point-n-shoot. The best camera is the one you have with you.
The newer generation compact cameras are great in low light conditions.

There's plenty of books and websites out there that might help too:
https://kindle.amazon.com/work/great-travel-photos-camera-ebook/B004E9U7TW/B004E9U7TW
https://kindle.amazon.com/work/confessions-compact-camera-shooter-professional/B003CLNVMI/0470565071
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm

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