I need some advice on digital SLR cameras! If you are EDUCATED and know a lot...

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Jim A

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Qualification. As my profile will tell you I spent a career in both television and still photography.

That said, I own and recommend the Rebel XS. It's a great camera, easy to learn and use. The build is superb and so are the photos.

Never base any purchase of one of these devices on price - wrong approach. If you can't afford what you want right now wait but don't buy another device simply because it's cheaper - that has always led do disappointment - bad idea.

Many photo class instructors prefer you use a film SLR. They do this so you learn the basics about full control of shutter, f/stop, ISO, etc.
I only mention this because unless you know that you can use a digital camera for your class you may want to look into that.

I have 3 digital cameras, two point and shoot by Fuji and my XS. The Canon is by far my favorite simply because of quality photos. However remember this, even the $35,000 Hasselblad is only as good as the person behind it. Sloppy technique can ruin the quality of even the best camera out there. I hope that to learn technique is why your going to school - that's a good thing.

Want to discuss further feel free to email through my profile.

Good Luck, Jim
 
you didn't mention anything about your budget....now how would the "educated" people answer this question? :D
If you can afford the rebel xs.....GO FOR IT!!!!!
 
...about cameras please help :]? Okay well my first camera is this great Canon Powershot SX110. I love it and all but I want to upgrade to something like a Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55IS Lens. I LOVE the Canon brand so I want to either stick with that or maybe switch to Nikon for the sake of money. I am not familiar with SLRs so I really need advice. Is a Rebel a good step up for me? I'm planning on using it for photography (I'm going to school for photography in January) and I need an SLR. I'm trying to find something affordable without compromising the performance of the camera or the look of my pictures. All educated advice is GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!
 
you didn't mention anything about your budget....now how would the "educated" people answer this question? :D
If you can afford the rebel xs.....GO FOR IT!!!!!
 
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