Camera Shopping

Pete · 01-03-2004, 08:52 AM

Sorry to jump on your bandwagon, Skunks. But I have some questions too. I purposely bought a cheaper digital camera for my first one because I was sure I didn't yet know what I really wanted. Now (2 years later) I'm excited about the new Canon Digital EOS Rebel. I really like the idea of a digital SLR but I'm not sure if my reasons are legitamite and worth the extra cost. I want to be able to zoom and focus manually (without pressing a button and engaging a motor). And I like seeing the actual picture through the viewfinder. I will probably never change lenses, however. And you can't take videos with this camera (does anyone ever use this feature?). What is the big advantage of an SLR? Is there improved image quality?

Would I be just as well off with a non-SLR with a 10X optical zoom? Or should I just wait around until my savings and the cost of this camera meet up with eachother?

01-03-2004, 08:52 AM	#1
Pete Resident President Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 81	Sorry to jump on your bandwagon, Skunks. But I have some questions too. I purposely bought a cheaper digital camera for my first one because I was sure I didn't yet know what I really wanted. Now (2 years later) I'm excited about the new Canon Digital EOS Rebel. I really like the idea of a digital SLR but I'm not sure if my reasons are legitamite and worth the extra cost. I want to be able to zoom and focus manually (without pressing a button and engaging a motor). And I like seeing the actual picture through the viewfinder. I will probably never change lenses, however. And you can't take videos with this camera (does anyone ever use this feature?). What is the big advantage of an SLR? Is there improved image quality? Would I be just as well off with a non-SLR with a 10X optical zoom? Or should I just wait around until my savings and the cost of this camera meet up with eachother?

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