To buy or not to buy.. that is the question. Pae linked me to a refurb DSLR on Canon's website. It's the Rebel XS series with a 18-55mm lens kit for $350 and free shipping. However, there is tax - so it comes out to $400 (link).
I'm pretty sure i'll be satisfied with the 18-55mm lens since i don't plan on making much use of the zoom feature. Most of the pictures i take will be portraits. There are some other used Canon DSLR's on craigslist for around the same price but they are older models like the 300 or 350 XT.
I want one.. but i'm in no rush for one. The question is how often i would even use it, considering that my Powershot SD100 collects dust 364 days a year. Hmmm..
My unspoken motto is: If you aren't doing it now, then you don't need it. Are you lifting weight now? Running? Then you don't need a weight machine or a treadmill, or for that matter even running shoes. Getting something just because you like the idea isn't going to make you do it. I recommend you learn to use what you've got now. Download Nikon's "Learn and Explore" App for iPhone, iTouch, and learn how to take photos and use the features you have. The canon is a great point and shoot camera. Check out KenRockwell.com, when you start busting at the seems of what you are using now, then buy something new. Save your money and invest in something that you have a passion for and is reasonable. Does that make sense..?
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