I have already saved up my 1.5k so about to go buy DSLR however my mum is asking me to wait for the IT show. However I feel that it would be better to support the camera shops as their the one who would be able to give you their professional opinion and buying from them would make you know the salesman better so maybe better prices in the further? Im trying to convince her to view it from my pov and they think the free gifts would make a significant difference.