Digital kid looking for an SLR.

[TylerDCA]

I have been shooting digital for quite a while.. I specialize in concert photography. (Digital is support conveniant for that)

But I long for film, and I want to purchase a decent SLR. If you can suggest some models for me, keep in mind that I am a student so on somewhat of a budget. So if you can share any info that you have that would be great.

Cheers,
Tyler

[MDowdey]

nikon is very user friendly and on the "budget friendly" side. Although there are alot of people that like pentax here... its really up to you and how much$$$ you have.


md

[TylerDCA]

cool... to be honest. I seem to be leaning towards a canon because I long for one of the Canon 10D DSLRs and I don't want to buy two sets of lenses.

Does anyoone have any experience with the Rebel line? The Ti or the 2000
or should I save my money for an Elan?

[enigma]

I agree with MDowdey. I have a minolta, but a buddy of mine has a nice heavy Nikon. It is a great camera. I would keep my buget small for an slr.... even more so for my 1st one. I would also buy a 50mm fixed focal length lens (it will most likly come with a 30-70mm or somthing like that)

the 50mm will be a much faster lense.

good luck.... hope I can help

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...you seem to be on the right track, thinking ahead in terms of lenses

Remember that - whatever you purchase - it's a "system" you buy into

I use the Nikon system myself, but Canon is also a fine system

In the final analysis, your camera is just a light proof box ... lenses (and, to a certain extent, accessories) are the all important part

Shop around, play with different cameras - then choose what feels intuitive in your hands

Happy shopping!

:)

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[TylerDCA]

hey thanks for the advice everyone.