kayla_hanning Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 <p>so i just purchased a canon powershot sx10 is but now i'm wanting to go to school for photography so I need to purchase a slr in the next year.<br> I like sony but it came down to the canon sx10is because it seemed better, i have trouble with it though.<br> my question is which slr is better sony or canon?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_szeto Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 <p>I think you should wait until you enroll in the school and find out what their requirements are. Maybe you can still use your Canon SX 10 IS. For the time being, just use your new camera to take some pictures. Hope this helps.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_wisniewski Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 <p>Is there any particular aspect of photography you're especially interested in (wildlife, macro, product, portrait, event, journalism)? That might help narrow it down. Do you have a target budget in mind?</p> <p>Personally (and I'm a 30 year Nikon shooter) I'd say Canon beats Sony across the line on features, versatility, lens lineup, and image quality. If I were starting out, I'd be hard pressed to choose between Nikon and Canon (each has strengths and weaknesses), but I'd put Sony dead last, behind Canon, Nikon, Pentax, and Olympus.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmroc Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 <p>Kayla,<br />I would echo Joseph's words. One thing that i never read here, but MUST BE considered, is look at the SYSTEM components, which are available from each manufacturer. Not just lenses, flashes, etc. There are so many other items, that make a system, a system. System componenets which can stretch the boundaries of your photography. I chose Nikon, just for this reason (25 years ago)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterblaise Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 <p>.</p> <p>I vote for you to get a Sony Alpha DSLR-A300/350/700/900 -- pick one. The 300/350 has the nicest live view while still using full SLR features -- unbeatable.</p> <p>Used, the field is wide open, but the new 300/350 are unbeatable regardless.<br> .</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_tuthill Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I think a DSLR is a waste of money, unless you have a particular purpose for it. The SX10 has all the controls you would get on an entry-level DSLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayla_hanning Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 <p>you have to have an slr.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_smith50 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 <p>Kayla, could you borrow a digital SLR from someone to use for the class? Or rent one? I don't recommend that people spend hundreds of dollars just to have equipment that qualifies them for a class. Plus more in the future for additional lenses et al. I would encoyrage you to borrow or rent for the class, then see how your needs evolve.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbcooper Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 <p>Best Buy has a sale on existing stock of the Nikon D200. It would make a great starter DSLR - way better than entry-level ones.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayla_hanning Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 <p>also its requirered to have about 4 diff lenses</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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