Everything You Need To Know Before & After Buying Yr 1st dSLR

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Calling All First-time Digital SLR Buyers!

You've decided to take the plunge and invest in a digital SLR system, after hearing all the amazing things dSLRs can accomplish. But you have no idea where to begin. You probably did some research, asked for opinions and such, but you're still as unsure and undecided as ever. Sound familiar? Well fret not. 99% of 1st time dSLR buyers face the same issues and dilemmas everyday – Which is why this guide was written.

A dSLR is not a toy, nor a fancy new tech gadget to show off at your photo shoot outing. It is a serious photo taking tool and a heavy financial investment; a purchase that deserves your careful thought and consideration before even stepping near the shops. In this guide, we'll provide you will everything you need to know before and after purchasing your 1st Digital SLR system.

Topics Covered Include:

Are you ready for a dSLR? Discussing cost of ownership, assessing your needs.
Advice and Recommendations on Choosing a Digital SLR System To Suit Your Needs
Essential Equipment You'll Need When Starting Out
Recommended Accessories To Expand Your Photographic Horizons
Extended Warranties Discussed
The Best Places To Shop For Your Camera and Accessories

Regardless of whether you're totally new (and clueless) to dSLRs, have already done your homework but are still undecided, or have just purchased a new dSLR and considering various accessories to expand your horizons, this guide has something for you. I'll share insights, provide solid, tried and tested recommendation and advice on buying dSLR bodies, lenses, and even accessories to expand your photographic horizons!

We cover everything from camera bags, external flashes, lightspheres, spare batteries to tripods and even monitor calibration devices and much much more!

Bigger, Better then Ever! Same Low Price!

Based on feedback from our 1st book, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUYING USED PHOTOGRAPHY IN SINGAPORE, we've incorporated your suggestions and made this one even bigger and better. More photos and illustrations, better legibility thanks to a new commercial grade pdf converter. So Arm yourself with these useful tips, make informed purchases, and enjoy photography like you should without regrets!

Print Enabled!

Find that reading the guide from your computer monitor is too straining? On the move without a laptop? Print out the guide and read it wherever you are! We have enabled printing in this guide so you can print & read it anywhere, anytime – without your PC.

How do I buy one?

The guide is on sale now for a low price of S$5.00. It's a very reasonable price considering the amount of information provided and the money you can save by making better informed choices. Payment can be made to the following account 048-37561-8 (POSB Savings)

After payment is made, PM, SMS (nine-seven-99 174 zero) or email (cyc.guides@gmail.com) me your email address and I will send you the guide after I confirm payment (within 12 hrs). You will receive the guide as a printable .pdf file. Pls indicate “dSLR Guide” in your order to avoid any confusion.

The file size is under 5 MB so most email accounts should have no trouble receiving the package. Should you encounter any difficulties or have any queries, feel free to contact me at cyc.guides@gmail.com. I will do my best to ensure you receive your copy of the guide.


Purchase with Purchase Offer (Optional)

For a limited time, with every purchase of the above mentioned guide, you may purchase the “Cleaning Your Digital SLR Sensor 101 Mini-Guide” for an additional $1. This unique guide provides you with a detailed overview of all the major sensor cleaning products available in the market today, as well as a step-by-step guide on how you can clean your own dSLR sensor.

Cleaning your dSLR sensor is an essesntial skill every user must acquire if he/she is to avoid costly and time consuming trips down to the service centre every time dust settles on the sensor, which is something that will happen. It's not hard if you're equipped with the skills and knowledge required. This guide will help you evaluate and choose a sensor cleaning product to meet your needs, show you step-by-step how its done, as well as provide you with tips and precautions to ensure a smooth the successful experience.

To order this guide with EVERTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE & AFTER BUYING YOUR 1ST dSLR, indicate “dSLR + Sensor Cleaning Guide” in your order (Total $6).

N.B. This guide is also distributed with every purchase of Sensor Swabs from my MO.

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Still Unconvinced?

So you may ask: Why should I buy your guide? I can easily post my questions in the forum. Well if I may quote a fellow Cser who has aptly summed up the sentiment of many forum users who've seen the umpteenth “Which dSLR/lens should I buy” thread:

Originally Posted by kcuf2 the moment i see ur thread..i can immediately think of around 10 people who will reply "do a search in the forum, there is plenty and lots of thread on this already" some will say "go dpreview, go kenrockwell etc.. and read up more" and some will say "u dun even know wat u need, stay with dcompact better" and some more will say "it all depends on what you need, how do u expect us to tell u what to buy?" and some will say "both systems are great, thus u wont go wrong with either one.."

I don't blame the experienced users for making blunt remarks or ignoring the post completely. Everyday such threads appear, in one permutation or another. After a while it gets dry. But its not your fault either. You're a beginner, you deserve answers. Which is why this guide was written. It caters to the dozens of new photographers like yourself who are picking up the hobby every week. You get the information you need to help you make informed decisions, while being spared the tons of blunt comments and irrelevant posts.

So spare yourself all the trouble, get all the information you need to get up to speed in one easy to read, comprehensive guide. You'll be dispensing advice yourself in no time!

[kcuf2]

lol..i got a shock when i saw my post in here

upzz for a good guide !

[solarii]

Update:

sun72 - Order processed
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mikelee - Order pending confirmation of transfer

Pls. check yr email accounts for the files. The guide itself is 3.9MB and the Sensor Cleaning E-Guide (if ordered) is 500kb . Should you have any difficulties receiving the files pls let me know

[Klose]

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Thanks Nick! By the way Klose has been generous enough to contribute some of his pictures to the guide! Appreciate the help!

Updates:

sun72 - Order processed
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Pls. check yr email accounts for the files. The guide itself is 3.9MB and the Sensor Cleaning E-Guide (if ordered) is 500kb . Should you have any difficulties receiving the files pls let me know

*Notice*

I have received payment from stan_getz82 but you have not provided me with a complete email address. ie you left out the @XXX.com part.

Kindly sent me your complete email address so I can send you the guide. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by solarii Kindly sent me your complete email address so I can send you the guide. Thanks!

opps... that's kindly send me. Typo there.

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Update:

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Pls. check yr email accounts for the files. The guide itself is 3.9MB and the Sensor Cleaning E-Guide (if ordered) is 500kb . Should you have any difficulties receiving the files pls let me know

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Pls. check yr email accounts for the files. The guide itself is 3.9MB and the Sensor Cleaning E-Guide (if ordered) is 500kb . Should you have any difficulties receiving the files pls let me know

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Pls. check yr email accounts for the files. The guide itself is 3.9MB and the Sensor Cleaning E-Guide (if ordered) is 500kb . Should you have any difficulties receiving the files pls let me know

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Pls. check yr email accounts for the files. The guide itself is 3.9MB and the Sensor Cleaning E-Guide (if ordered) is 500kb . Should you have any difficulties receiving the files pls let me know

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I won't be updating the order list from this point on. I've been able to send out all orders promptly, so a list to check order status is quite redundant since you'll get the files long before I update the list.

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Upz.... will be updating soon once the Sony dSLR comes out... free updates for all existing readers!

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