kundalini
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I'm not understanding what you are saying above. What's the point of buying something that you don't need or want, just to resell it. A better option is to just buy the body you want and the the lens that suits your needs.
I don't know much about Canon anymore (after my decision to go Nikon, I let all the other crap of information go), but I'm sure it holds true. With the advances in tecnology of dSLR's, the body is quickly outdated. This is good for the consumer because the price drops on the outdated/updated/replaced body. However, the lens *read Pro* will retain 90-95% of it's original price. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out where the best value of your equipment should be spent.
That's why one of my suggestions was to buy a used body to start off with. Once you have really figured out the how's and what's functions of a dSLR, and this is a hobby that you have an absolute passion for, you can then make an educated decision on your upgrade. This will also add valuable brownie points towards your fathers concerns about your spending habits.
Two more thoughts. Buy the fastest CF card that your camera can take, and have a couple extra. Stick with a known brand like SanDisk, Lexar, etc. Look for rebate time. Another battery is also a good idea.
I don't know much about Canon anymore (after my decision to go Nikon, I let all the other crap of information go), but I'm sure it holds true. With the advances in tecnology of dSLR's, the body is quickly outdated. This is good for the consumer because the price drops on the outdated/updated/replaced body. However, the lens *read Pro* will retain 90-95% of it's original price. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out where the best value of your equipment should be spent.
That's why one of my suggestions was to buy a used body to start off with. Once you have really figured out the how's and what's functions of a dSLR, and this is a hobby that you have an absolute passion for, you can then make an educated decision on your upgrade. This will also add valuable brownie points towards your fathers concerns about your spending habits.
Two more thoughts. Buy the fastest CF card that your camera can take, and have a couple extra. Stick with a known brand like SanDisk, Lexar, etc. Look for rebate time. Another battery is also a good idea.