Your ultimate goal is to get a DSLR
On buying a DSLR is the ultimate goal of every
serious image-maker.
However you have to calculate the cost and the maintainence.
Unless you are willing to cough out $5 to $10K it is wiser to
start with a higher end pro-consumer DC.
Here is an example of the amount of money you
have to spend for the initial outlay:
1. DSLR Body: $3,800.00
2. 2 lenses to go with it (cheaper ones) $1,000.00
3. A decent flash unit: $ 300.00
4. A sturdy tripod: $ 300.00
5. Micro Drive: $ 400.00
6. Mic items (filters & essential acessories) $ 300.00
That will cost you $6,100 more or less
The only advantage is to shoot thousands
and thousands of images
because in the long run it is cheaper.
Two years later, a newer model
arrives and you will have a headache as to
whether you want to upgrade or not.
For beginners it would be wiser to start with
one or even two higher end DC (second one for backup).
Start shooting and enjoy your new found hobby.
You can easily upgrade if you like or stay put.
The more you shoot, the more you have
to upkeep your storage media such as your hard drive,
CDRW, colour printer, colour paper etc.
Of course you should go for the quality and
the speed offer by DSLR.
If you are not sure, ask those who had own
the former Nikon D1, Canon D30 or the Fuji S1 Pro.
If they tell you, don't have to upgrade, just keep shooting.
More often than not, they are right.
If you are a pro, it is wise to seek financing
because you can earn back
what you have dump in.
For those who have film based SLR, just keep shooting
your slides or black-and-white and get a good film scanner.
You don't have to cough out unnecessary money to enjoy
your hobby. Just get a high end DC.
On the other hand, if you can afford it, do it and get
them quick and start shooting.
:bsmilie:
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