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bobbyjjohn · Dec 25, 2005, 4:19 PM

I have been dabbling in photography using my sisters Olympus C- 5050.

Finally i have decided to buy a good camera so i can spend more time on my new found hobby. I have been looking into the Canon Powershot pro 1 but have also been thinking about getting a low end dSLR such as the Nikon D50.

Now my question is do i go for the pro 1 and learn the basics, get comforatble and then buy a dSLR later down the road or do i dive right in and get the D50 dslr. Im trying to factor in the point of me being able to learn and do more with a better piece of equipment.

Your almighty expertise is grately appreciated.

p.s.- Is it a bad idea to buy off reputable stores on ebay? i have found that the prices seem resonable and many kits are avaiable. your input again is grately appreciated.

[email protected] · Dec 25, 2005, 9:17 PM

Go for the DSLR.

Much less chance you will outgrow the DSLR.

You could try Ebay or go with a reputable online dealer like B&H photo video.

The nice thing about a DSLR is you can get different lenses and try out different things.

Generally the photo quality and responsiveness of a DSLR is worth the extra $'s.

-- Terry

mtclimber · Dec 27, 2005, 5:57 PM

Terry is correct. Ebay is safe. The Nikon D-50 is a great choice.

MT

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Dec 25, 2005, 4:19 PM	#1
bobbyjjohn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	I have been dabbling in photography using my sisters Olympus C- 5050. Finally i have decided to buy a good camera so i can spend more time on my new found hobby. I have been looking into the Canon Powershot pro 1 but have also been thinking about getting a low end dSLR such as the Nikon D50. Now my question is do i go for the pro 1 and learn the basics, get comforatble and then buy a dSLR later down the road or do i dive right in and get the D50 dslr. Im trying to factor in the point of me being able to learn and do more with a better piece of equipment. Your almighty expertise is grately appreciated. p.s.- Is it a bad idea to buy off reputable stores on ebay? i have found that the prices seem resonable and many kits are avaiable. your input again is grately appreciated.

Dec 25, 2005, 9:17 PM	#2
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,540	Go for the DSLR. Much less chance you will outgrow the DSLR. You could try Ebay or go with a reputable online dealer like B&H photo video. The nice thing about a DSLR is you can get different lenses and try out different things. Generally the photo quality and responsiveness of a DSLR is worth the extra $'s. -- Terry

Dec 27, 2005, 5:57 PM	#3
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Terry is correct. Ebay is safe. The Nikon D-50 is a great choice. MT