Recomend a DSLR

[elksnout]

I am considering taking the dive to purchase a DSLR camera. Do not want to saw off an arm to afford one. Are the Canon and Nikons with the "kit" lenses that you see under 1000.00 worth buying ? Looking to use one for scenic and basic wildlife shots for my own personel use. Not looking to make a living with one, just to step up from my compact and have some fun. I have about two years of community college photo classes and used the old slr's in a past life. { before raising a family } so I know some of the technical aspects of photography. Is digital that much different than film ? Would classes be needed to get up to speed ?

[popeshawnpaul]

Hey Elksnout, I wrote this thread for the exact question you are asking about...

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,17434.0.html

[elksnout]

Thank you. Very well done. Saved to my favorites for reference.

[burrheadcountry]

elksnout: Just thought I would share an add I got from Costco yesterday. I don't know if these are a good deal or not but it is what they have.

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