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Dec 13, 2005 11:17

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garfinkle December 13 2005, 14:02:27 UTC
Because it's not a practice camera. You can get a camera with tons of features to play with without going up to the SLR level. Sometimes you just don't need that level of features. Besides when you ARE ready for an SLR, it'll be a couple years down the line and they'll be cheaper too, so, in the end, you aren't really wasting any money.

In addition, see if you really are interested in photography first, before splurging. If you really haven't done any photography before, a below 400$ camera should suit you fine.

Well, I don't pretend to know all the facts, but yeh, make an informed decision.

The main difference between an SLR and a normal digital, is that what you see through the SLR is what you're taking a picture of, as opposed to that only being displayed on the lcd screen on normal cameras. Basically, you're getting a slightly better idea of what exactly you're taking a picture of. But that advantage can really be negated by the fact that you can take as many pictures as you want with a digital, until you get the right one. They tend to have more options too though, bigger zoom lenses etc.

Up to you. But from my experience, if I had started on an SLR, I think I would have been way over my head.

My advice: If you really are serious, first get a good digital photography book to inform yourself. I have a great one I could lend you.

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arcanapi December 13 2005, 14:55:56 UTC
It's a steep learning curve, but the fun part is figuring it all out by just playing around with it and experimenting.

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garfinkle December 13 2005, 17:10:57 UTC
Well, if you're sure it's worth it. But seriously, inform yourself about what exactly your getting that's better. If you do end up getting it, you'll have to lend it to me though :p.

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