LCARSx32
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Why a DSLR? I don't really see the point of spending $800 on a camera when i dont even have the basics down yet. my skills need alot of improvement before i go to that. the only advantage i see from that is manual focus and a higher resolution.
Speeking of manual forcus/zoom. is there any way to get certian effects on a point and shoot camera, like you can on a manual zoom? I dont know what it is called but i have seen people slow the shutter speed way down, and go from one end of the zoom to the other. it makes the light streak and gives a motion to the shot.
The reason they are pushing for a DSLR is because you have a lot more control. With a point & shoot (p&s), all you can really do is point, and shoot. Settings like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO are either limited or non-existant.
For example. The first two images have blown skies. If you had a DSLR, you could up the shutter speed to bring the exposure of the sky down (you would have to use a flash or other light source to bring up the exposure on the wood). With a P&S, your only option is to wait for the "golden hour" (one hour before sunset or the hour after sunrise) so the sky isn't so bright.
You can pick up used DSLRs for less than $350 with a kit lens.