tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009004258430546796.post3620696299596188920..comments2023-10-25T13:53:00.518-07:00Comments on Bandy Canyon: The Hardest DecisionAshley from the Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00846109523122735714noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009004258430546796.post-526482406577551802011-03-01T14:41:41.050-08:002011-03-01T14:41:41.050-08:00Your post is not pathetic at all! I lusted after a...Your post is not pathetic at all! I lusted after a DSLR for MONTHS but kept feeling guilty for wanting something so expensive when my pt and shoot performed just fine most of the time. Well... End of story: I bought it.<br /><br />Mine is on the ~$500 scale (Nikon D5000) so it's not as much of a plunge as you are thinking of. $1000 sounds INTENSE. Is it going to be your first DSLR? I went for a more mid range price because I figure it'd be good enough to upgrade on if I really do like using a DSLR (unlike the $300 quasi-DSLRs), but not so expensive that I feel like I'm making some huge lifetime commitment ($1000 crazy pro cameras). At that price point, I feel like I would need to make money selling my photographs in order to justify spending that kinda money (but that's just me and my particular wallet, of course).<br /><br />I went back and forth on the issue for a long time but finally took the plunge after months, primarily because I just got so frustrated by the lack of control I have with a point and shoot. I still use automatic focus with my DSLR, but the level of control over aperture and shutter speed has been SUCH a relief. The options available with a DSLR also makes exploring photography more fun, less frustrating. <br /><br />I still take my point and shoot around with me (Canon PowerShot 780IS), just because it's so much lighter and easier to whip out on a whim but for sheer enjoyment and tricky light conditions, I prefer my DSLR. No regrets.<br /><br />Sorry for the essay, but I definitely understand the dilemma you feel! I was in the same place just a month ago. Hope it helps! :)Jepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568053074863428479noreply@blogger.com