Help On Digital Cameras

Which Cannon digital camera should I choose?—MaraBell…

I want one in the price range of $500-800. I want one that takes real good shots. Or maybe you have a suggestion for another brand. Just anything will help! Also what is a SLR? What is it? What is good about these cameras?

Best Answer —Steve P

Not meaning to sound harsh, but if you cannot spell Canon correctly and do not even have a clue what a SLR is, then I think you having a SLR would be a total waste of money. You will more than likely never open the owners manual, just put the camera in full AUTO mode, (usually referred to as DUMMY mode), and expect the camera to do all the work for you and turn you into an instant “professional”. Sorry, that is not reality.You need to invest in YOURSELF first. Take some photography courses, get some books on photography, get a friend who is a REAL photographer to mentor you.

Otherwise you will be throwing money away, then coming here asking, “why are my photos no good”?

By the way… SLR means Single Lens Reflex. DSLR means it is a Digital SLR. When you look through the viewfinder, a mirror reflects the image passed through the lens to your eyes. What you see is what you get. The cameras offer lens interchangability and complete control of exposure settings… something you obvioulsy know NOTHING about, and that is why a camera like this would be a waste for you NOW.

Take the time to learn, then get the SLR. You will be able to USE it properly and will be forever thankfull you did it the smart way.

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