Should I get a Canon A560?

Should I get a Canon DSLR? Which one?

• Well, I was originally saving up for the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. I've always wanted a DSLR, though. But I thought that getting the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS would be good enough, because I don't have the money for a DSLR. But, I can get the money, but it would take a while. It depends. But anyways, I was just wondering: Would it be better to just save up for the DSLR so that I'm not disappointed with the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS? I love the look of a DSLR. Like, it just looks all professional. But then the quality is just great. The quality I'm looking for, and was hoping to achieve with the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. Now, what I really want, is a good Canon DSLR, with a lens that can shoot great portraits with blurred background and also shoot macros of nature. I don't know what lens to get when it comes to that. I'm a beginner, but I want a DSLR that is good for beginners and advanced photographers. I'm not serious about photography, but would just love to have a Canon DSLR. I like the look of the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. The main reason why I like this one better than the others is because of the flip out screen. I also want Digic 5 in the camera. I hear that the lens kit that comes with DSLRs are usually bad lenses that aren't worth anything. So, I would most likely just maybe buy the camera and get a lens. This can be sooooooooooooo expensive though. I'm only 16. So I want a Canon DSLR that has a flip out screen and Digic 5, and a lens that I can get for it that can shoot great professional looking portraits with blurred backgrounds and also shoot macros of plants and such. I would put much practice into this, because I know it's mainly about the skill. I know the camera won't do everything for me, that I have to make the camera do what I want with what it's giving me. I'm just in LOVE with the way a DSLR looks. I feel that if I get the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS, that I'll feel a little disappointment whenever I see a DSLR. But I also don't want to spend tons of money on a DSLR that's not even necessary for what I will be using it for. OH, I ALMOST FORGOT!!! I also want one that shoots great video, as I will be making YouTube videos of me playing piano. So yeah. What would you do in this situation? Thanks SO much for your time and consideration! God bless :) <3 -Isaiah

• Answer:

  Seems like you know exactly what you want, and a T3i would be a great option for video and you already know you want a flip out screen (otherwise you could go with the T2i.) For portraits definitely the 50 F1.8 at this point in time, it's only about $130. The kit lens isn't fantastic by any means but you'll be getting in it in a kit for about $70 as opposed to the retail price of $250. You could always sell this lens but it is very versatile for beginners and it allows you to figure out where you would like to expand and what your next lens choice should be based on what you want to achieve. Having a portrait lens alone will not be as useful. As for macro shots, you will require a macro lens, such as a 60mm F2.8 for about $550. You could also perhaps use close up filters or some other options in the future.