Where do I start/ investing in a camera

[texkam]

^ Ding ding ding .... winner.

 

[IByte]

If you're a teenage prodigy and already an excellent photographer, then ignore this advice Kacy. It will be years before you're a truly good photographer with photos that are publishable and worth printing, simply because photography is difficult to master.

For now get a cheap, entry level DSLR because by the time you're good, something far better will be available. The next few years will be "practice" and you don't need to blow a bunch of money on something professional, or even mid-level. If you're going to spend some money, do it on lenses-you could have them for decades.

While I agree, having a decent camera body with features for your skills to grow into is a great idea.

I'd say keep what you are using, save your money and do some research before spending.

I would say, save up for the Nikon d600 and the nice glass down the road should suit both of your needs all around. Good luck and welcome.

 

[enzodm]

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I found this bundle when I was checking out the Canon T3i , I'm trying to research the lenses that come with it but I still don't quite understand, can someone tell me why/why not this would be a good deal for me?

Not sure about the two lenses, they are not the most typical choices. The tele zoom is not stabilized, and according to http://www.photozone.de , optically is so-so. However, the 18-50 is slightly faster than kit lens, but according to photozone, border sharpness at the lower end is low. So for me there is no reason to go with it.
This bundle is a slightly cheaper (but not sure if the cheapest) combination: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Processor-Digital-55-250mm-Telephoto/dp/B005Z3DWOI/ .
Add this: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ , and you have also a lens for beginning with portraits, all in your budget.

However, a note: you ask here for motivated advice, and then you choose a brand because your friend tells is "delightful"... any camera is delightful, in particular at the eyes of the owner .