NewGuy12
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I was thinking maybe get good with the little digital camera I have first, then get a DSLR.
Exactly right! There is more to photography than equipment. You should learn composition at the very least, and study exposure even if your camera does most of it for you.
Naturally, I would recommend the kind I have but someone else would as well. There are many good new cameras for under $1,000, including a lens, and possibly some other stuff, but the deal you quoted sounds fishy to me. I am not a fan of CL, having been nearly duped several times.That said, could you recommend a good starter DSLR that would come in under $1,000? I have scoured CL but I'm really shaky about buying one used from someone. I have seen some fantastic deals on there where they are selling the camera, 2 lenses, filters, speedlights, bag, and all kinds of stuff for $600 or so. But, I'm really scared buying one like that without a warranty of some kind. Sorry, I got off topic.
Just a good, new camera body will cost in the neighborhood of $600 without any lens. Each new cheap lens should cost between $150 and $200. A good new speedlight will cost $550. You might need a polarizing filter, but expect to pay around $100 for a new circular polarizer. Yea, you might want a bag but it's not necessary. A good tripod can cost quite a bit, so consider your budget in all purchases. I suggest that you set out a realistic budget for photographic stuff and just save up while you are doing the research.
Sounds like I need to save up between $1,500 and $2,000. That is actually a blessing in disguise. This will give me plenty of time to learn all of the basic fundamentals of photography with my digital. And I have found that people on this site are very helpful so far and the knowledge on here is invaluable. I'm so glad that I found this site while pursuing photography. So far, models don't seem hard to find. I ran a couple of ads and got quite a few responses. Looks like I have a lot of practice ahead of me but you know what? I am loving every minute of it and so far, it's been a blast.