how does this sound?

[alaurasgolfmom]

Really need some help from people much wiser than me! Have really been wanting to enter the great world of dslr, but my budget is way too limited. have a bridge camera right now, and just not satisified with the IQ.
Anyway, on my local craigslist, there is a canon d1000 listed with an 18-55 mm is, for 285$. I know this camera is several years old, but would it be a good starter, and is this a good deal? Anyone have any experience with model?
Thanks so much!

lisa

 

[enzodm]

Here for a review: Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review . Actually, I had one until one week ago and I enjoyed it.
It is good for learning, it's not several years old (introduced 2008, just out since this summer), the IS version of the lens is not bad.
Not sure about the price, seems even too good to be true. Take a look at Keh for checking used prices.

 

[alaurasgolfmom]

the low price also has me a bit concerned, too.

 

[analog.universe]

Which bridge camera do you have? And in what way are you not satisfied with the IQ? Sometimes a dslr is the answer, sometimes not...

 

[DiskoJoe]

Canon EOS Rebel XS 1000D 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black Kit w 18-55mm IS Lens | eBay

 

[KmH]

In particular, what image quality issues do you have with your current camera, that you think a 1000D will do better.

Sharper focus, less image noise, more dynamic range, better conrol of depth-of-field......?

 

[alaurasgolfmom]

i have had a sony dsch7 and am currently using a kodak z981. The long zoom lured me in since i'm on a small budget and i had a daughter who played college golf and you can't always get close to the action...lol! It just seems like any photo i take is never as sharply focused as the ones i have seen taken by a dslr....they always seem so crystal clear. Since my daughter is no longer playing college golf, I'm just wanting a decent all-around camera that i can grow into. I've read several books, lurked here quite a bit, and love to look at other people's pic postings and wish i had their talent!

 

[subscuck]

Are you sure your IQ issues aren't the result of technique or gaps in your knowledge? If you were making liberal use of zoom, are your shutter speeds fast enough? Most bridge cameras do quite well in IQ as long as you know how to get it. A DSLR won't deliver better IQ if it's your technique or lack of fundamental photographic knowledge causing your problems. Maybe post a pic or two here that best exemplifies your issues?


EDIT: FWIW, the price sounds too good to be true, however, when people need money desperately, they'll often sell at bargain basement prices.

 

[alaurasgolfmom]

will try to post a couple of pics tomorrow...just kind of afraid of the horrible critique they would get. I would love to work with someone or take a class to show me just the basics in a hands-on environment, but haven't been able to find anything like that in my area.

 

[subscuck]

Make it clear in your post that you aren't looking for C&C, simply trying to figure out why they aren't sharp. Of course, there isn't a reading comprehension test to join this forum, so someone inevitably will critique it. Just ignore it. Have you done any reading? "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson is a good place to start.

BTW, my son just moved to Tennessee today. Be kind to him...

 

[enzodm]

If you come from a Z981, something you would miss if buying just the 18-55 (28-88mm equivalent) is the tele zoom . Your Kodak has a 26-676mm (equivalent), something you reach with 2-3 lenses on a dSLR. However, this could be also the origin of blurred images: shooting at the maximum extension in possibly low light is challenging with any camera. In addition, from reviews around (e.g. DPReviews), it seems the Z981 does not excel in image quality.

 

[analog.universe]

Your Kodak has a 26-676mm (equivalent)

!!

It defies current engineering tolerances to build a >20x zoom lens with decent image quality. It's really hard (read expensive), to even get mediocre quality out of a 10x zoom. This piece of glass most certainly will prevent you from getting sharp images.

 

[KmH]

I'm sorry. I find it difficult to take anyone seriously that can't be bothered to make the minimal effort needed to use the shift key for making the appropriate capital letters.

You are the only one in this thread not doing so, and frankly, IMO that is very disrespectful to those who are trying to help you.

Good luck to you.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

I'm sorry. I find it difficult to take anyone seriously that can't be bothered to make the minimal effort needed to use the shift key for making the appropriate capital letters.

You are the only one in this thread not doing so, and frankly, IMO that is very disrespectful to those who are trying to help you.

Good luck to you.

Haha, I really know how to get under your skin now. Or should I say "i really no how 2 get undr ur skin now"