New camera - decisions, decisions !! HELP !

[Ronisdragon]

Funny, I have been going through something similar the past few days. Someone on another forum offered to sell me just the body of her Canon Rebel xti. I bought a used lens from my local camera store. The lady selling me her camera also sold me her adorable camera bag and is including a free camera strap and a photo card. Everything together from the lens to the camera to the camera bag to the card etc including shipping and insurance was under $400. The camera should be here in a couple of days. I basically made my choices based on finances. This was the only way I could afford an SLR. I'm trusting the lady selling me the camera as she sells her products at a digi scrapping store. Keeping my fingers crossed. I wouldnt do it if she was a complete stranger. I'm totally overwhelmed by everything like you mentioned. I have no idea what I'm doing so I'm off to the library tomorrow. I'd be happy to let you know how I like my camera once I figure out how to use it lol! Lots of luck! I know you will make the right decision. Not to sound silly but have you had a chance to see take photos with each camera? I went to a local store and took some pictures with a DSLR and fell in love with the quality. I fell in love with the look of photos which have a super blurry background which I learned is called shallow depth of field. It is tough to really get that without an SLR. That is what made my decision. Knowing nothing standing in the camera store I was able to take a photo with a wonderfully blurry background. Sold! Best wishes, Roni

[andrea4376]

Thanks for all your replies.

I eventually decided against the DSLR's - I've bought a Canon G12

[mncstbr]

Hi, Just have to put my 2 cents in... I've always owned high end P&S b/c I felt all I needed was good zoom, less shutter lag.. etc. BUT I finally got a Canon t3i this Christmas with a couple of lenses and I have to say it's a drastic improvement from what I had before. To be able to buy lenses in the future and flashes, I have more control over the quality of the pictures. I can change the aperture, shutter speed, etc... which you can learn over time. I LOOOVE my DSLR and wouldn't go back. Good luck in your camera shopping! Even if you decide to stick with a high end P&S, you can always get a dslr later on! That's what I did and am completely happy with it!