So, I've been getting more and more into photography lately and I'm finally realizing how terrible my photographs (and camera!) are. I'm using an old hand-me-down Canon Rebel XS film camera and I'm tired of having to wait until I develop the photos to see what pictures I have captured. I figured I needed to look into digital cameras and I'm realizing how wide of a selection I have.
I've scanned the discussion board a bit and I've been looking at every camera mentioned so I wouldn't have to annoy you guys with another 'which camera should I buy' post, but I don't want to drop my savings on a camera and it not be the best for me. So I decided to ask all you pros out there which camera you would suggest.
I have about 500 dollars to spend and I wouldn't mind waiting to save a little more for a better camera, I just know I can't spend more than 900. I looked at the Canon Rebel XTi but another problem came to my attention. For about a year now I've been taking pictures of lightning and I desperately try to cover up my camera so it doesn't get soaked. I don't necessarily need a water proof camera, but just one that won't die the first night I use it. Even though water resistance is a big feature, it's not the only one I am looking for. I would like to get a camera that can take some serious photos, maybe even contest-worthy. I would also like to take pictures of several things, not just lightning.
Well that's about all I can think of, if you guys could help me out that would be WONDERFUL. I love all you caedes people!
So, I've been getting more and more into photography lately and I'm finally realizing how terrible my photographs (and camera!) are. I'm using an old hand-me-down Canon Rebel XS film camera and I'm tired of having to wait until I develop the photos to see what pictures I have captured. I figured I needed to look into digital cameras and I'm realizing how wide of a selection I have.
I've scanned the discussion board a bit and I've been looking at every camera mentioned so I wouldn't have to annoy you guys with another 'which camera should I buy' post, but I don't want to drop my savings on a camera and it not be the best for me. So I decided to ask all you pros out there which camera you would suggest.
I have about 500 dollars to spend and I wouldn't mind waiting to save a little more for a better camera, I just know I can't spend more than 900. I looked at the Canon Rebel XTi but another problem came to my attention. For about a year now I've been taking pictures of lightning and I desperately try to cover up my camera so it doesn't get soaked. I don't necessarily need a water proof camera, but just one that won't die the first night I use it. Even though water resistance is a big feature, it's not the only one I am looking for. I would like to get a camera that can take some serious photos, maybe even contest-worthy. I would also like to take pictures of several things, not just lightning.
Well that's about all I can think of, if you guys could help me out that would be WONDERFUL. I love all you caedes people!
Thanks again!