Is a DSLR camera good?

What are some good DSLR Camera's for a beginner?

• I've wanted a DSLR camera for quite a while, and Christmas is approaching VERY soon, so, I was wondering what type of camera would be the best for me. I didn't want anything TOO expensive, as in over $400-$500 because I really don't want my father to spend that much on me, especially for a camera. I've noticed that many DSLR's aren't very cheap. But I still want a decent one, I want to be able to take well quality pictures and have a camera that lasts long. I didn't want a regular digital camera, just because I find that Digital SLR's take better quality photo's and have a better, well built body. Also, we have a digital camera (it basically belongs to my dad, though my mother and I use it sometimes for special events when my dad doesn't want to take pictures), but I found that my photography skills have grown, and I want to begin to take more photo's with my own camera. I've been doing a bit of my own research, and I've found some camera's that I think I would like to own. ----A Canon EOS 100d Even though this is a bit over my budget, it seems like a nice camera and I've heard nice reviews. The only thing that I don't like about it is that it doesn't have a video option, and I was looking for that, but hey, I want to stay in my price range, and I guess I could always use my father's camcorder if I really needed to take videos. It looks very nice, and it doesn't look bulky or too heavy. Another complaint might be that you have to use a special software to download the pictures. ----Canon EOS Rebel T3 Isn't this a bit pricier than the EOS 1000d? The reviews also seem better, and people are also talking about how much lighter the camera is, and the quality of the photos are also very good. You can record live videos on this as well, which is a thumbs up. There are also some other cameras, but I would like to know some recommendations? Please and Thank you :) Happy Holidays~

• Answer:

  Glad to see that someone has actually done some research before asking a question here. Yes, the T3 is better. It is a newer model so has better and improved features. It has a significantly larger screen, shoots movies, larger viewfinder, better maximum light sensitivity, higher true resolution, slightly lower noise at high ISO, slightly more dynamic range and is lighter. It also fits your budget perfectly. Read this review to aid in your decision: http://www.amazon.com/review/R161SUZUDT3WP1/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004J3Y9U6&nodeID=&linkCode=&sourceid=md.ds&tag=famaeim-20 You can find a good deal for it here: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=cm_rdp_product&sourceid=md.ds&tag=famaeim-20 I don't know where you've looked but i found the 1000d to be a tad cheaper than the T3. Take a look at its price here: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-Digital-18-55mm-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324343389&sr=1-1&sourceid=md.ds&tag=famaeim-20 Hope this helps. Happy Holidays! :)