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Point & Shoot or DSLR?

fairychick77fairychick77 member
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I want to get a new camera with our tax refund money but really do not know where to start. I currently have a Sony Cyber Shot but the lag time on the shutter really sucks. I do love the clarity of the pictures, I believe it's a 12MP. So I'm wondering if I should invest in another P&S that may have a quicker shutter speed or just suck it up and invest in a DSLR. I am only looking to spend around $400 so I'm not sure what I can get for the price. TIA
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Re: Point & Shoot or DSLR?

  • bim38106bim38106 member
    LOVE LOVE LOVE my Canon Xti! So worth it :) I would go for a DSLR.
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  • Lucky428Lucky428

    Can you even get a DSLR for $400?

    I say go for the DSLR (as I sit here seething with jealousy) but I think you'll have to spend a little more. 

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  • KristinmoKristinmo member
    We have a Canon Rebel XS (DSLR) and I LOVE it!  I also had a Sony point & shoot and I hated the lag time.  There is absolutely no lag time with the DSLR.
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  • bim38106bim38106 member
    imageLucky428:

    Can you even get a DSLR for $400?

    I say go for the DSLR (as I sit here seething with jealousy) but I think you'll have to spend a little more. 

    If you shop around (best deals are probably online) you should be able to find a Canon XSi for $400-500..

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    TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
    BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
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  • suscqsuscq
    I love my DSLR, but your price range isn't really going to get you into that market.  I'd do some research, find a P&S that meets your needs and go with it.  Even as much as I love my DSLR, it's big and bulky and not easy to take with you all the time.  A good P&S is fantastic to keep in your purse so you always have it with you to get a good shot. 
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  • casamachocasamacho
    DSLR!  We have the Nikon D60 and got it for around $450 (with the lens) during a sale on prestigecamera.com last year.  It takes amazing pictures!  If you're not sure you want a DSLR go with the nikon coolpix (P90 i think)... it has a big lens but not as big or as many features as the D60 and I think it goes for around $250 or $300. 
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  • FutureMrsPrestwoodFutureMrsPrestwood
    I think it depends on what you want to use it for. If you have a point and shoot that works okay, then you can use it for toting around places, since a DSLR is big and bulky like someone else said. However, I got a Canon Rebel for Christmas and it has changed everything about the way I take pictures. I ADORE it. If you can find something similar in your price range, I highly recommend it. The pictures I have taken of DD since getting that camera are amazing compared to the ones before with my P&S. (And I have no skills. Its all the camera!)
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  • fairychick77fairychick77 member
    Ok that gives me a good starting point. Thanks ladies!
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  • MrsSandroMrsSandro

    DSLR

    I don't care that it's bulky. I love the pictures it takes and it's awesome. I got a Canon Rebel xti .. I will probably never get a Point and Shoot again.

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  • Lizzerd13Lizzerd13 member

    We have the Nikon D40 and LOVE it.  It cost about $550 I think.  You can also get a Canon (below), my mom and sister have it and love it as well.  DSLR quality with the P&S price!

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