far2canadian
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Hey guys,
Just joined the group. I've been browsing around the forums for a couple days, and really have found you all very helpful in the advice dept. no matter how silly the problem. Also there seems to be plenty of very promising photographers in the crowd. Love all the shots.
Flattery aside, here's what I'm looking for some help with. My entire camera system(Pentax SLR/3 lenses/filters/cables, and Fuji Digital compact), everything was stolen from my house about 2 months ago. First of all, I had it all insured, so no need to gasp too heavily. I obviously need to buy a new system, and with all the talk of Digi vs. Film......and all the sites and opinions out there, I've found my myself sitting more on the fence with every article I read. There's alot of good arguments for both.
I have about US$1900 to spend on everything.........
Choices---->Rebuild the film system. Looking at a Canon Elan 7 Body(US$300-400 Used), and buying another Digital compact($300-$400) Thus leaving me with about US$1100-$1200 to replace lenses, filters and accessories. I would like to get a tele-zoom, wide-zoom, and possibly a macro lens if possible, but most likely just lens extnders due to cost.
Choice 2------>Get a shiny new DSLR system. I could use the money for the compact digi to push my SLR body budget up to about US$800-900, allowing myself to get a Nikon D70 or Canon 350D Digital Rebel XT.......leaving about US$1000 for the replacement of lenses, filters, accessories.............I'd be minus one digicam, but would it be worth it??
I'm an English Teacher and I don't spend too much time in the country, mostly finding myself in countries where E6 development can be a problem, or impossible. That being said, I don't have a computer at the moment either, although I'm sure I could get one thats capable of digital editing soon enough........
I'm lost, So....ANY thoughts are very much appreciated,
Thanks in advance
Far2Canadian
Just joined the group. I've been browsing around the forums for a couple days, and really have found you all very helpful in the advice dept. no matter how silly the problem. Also there seems to be plenty of very promising photographers in the crowd. Love all the shots.
Flattery aside, here's what I'm looking for some help with. My entire camera system(Pentax SLR/3 lenses/filters/cables, and Fuji Digital compact), everything was stolen from my house about 2 months ago. First of all, I had it all insured, so no need to gasp too heavily. I obviously need to buy a new system, and with all the talk of Digi vs. Film......and all the sites and opinions out there, I've found my myself sitting more on the fence with every article I read. There's alot of good arguments for both.
I have about US$1900 to spend on everything.........
Choices---->Rebuild the film system. Looking at a Canon Elan 7 Body(US$300-400 Used), and buying another Digital compact($300-$400) Thus leaving me with about US$1100-$1200 to replace lenses, filters and accessories. I would like to get a tele-zoom, wide-zoom, and possibly a macro lens if possible, but most likely just lens extnders due to cost.
Choice 2------>Get a shiny new DSLR system. I could use the money for the compact digi to push my SLR body budget up to about US$800-900, allowing myself to get a Nikon D70 or Canon 350D Digital Rebel XT.......leaving about US$1000 for the replacement of lenses, filters, accessories.............I'd be minus one digicam, but would it be worth it??
I'm an English Teacher and I don't spend too much time in the country, mostly finding myself in countries where E6 development can be a problem, or impossible. That being said, I don't have a computer at the moment either, although I'm sure I could get one thats capable of digital editing soon enough........
I'm lost, So....ANY thoughts are very much appreciated,
Thanks in advance
Far2Canadian