Advice needed about cameras

[GLITRES]

Hey guys,
I'm looking at getting a new camera, as the one I have is just a cannon 8megapixel one.
I don't know anything about cameras, so I'm asking for advice as to what to look for in the features department.
My budget is about $1000 so if anyone could tell me what I should be looking for or even suggest one that would be great.
Thanks

[thewheeldeal com au]

www.dpreview.com

Best advice I can give...

I chose my camera based on the info on this site and it has been fantastic since day 1 and that was 6 years ago.

[CANYONERO]

base model canon DSLR twin lens kit canon 1000D

[Stressball]

Do you want a little point and shoot thing, or do you want a big and bulky, but uber quality, DSLR? If you don't mind the size, then DSLR is the way to go, point and shoot cameras that match their optical quality are few and far between. By the same token, you will be hard pressed to find a DSLR you can carry around in your pocket

Is portability a priority? What will you be shooting; people, random shots, landscapes etc? Will you have budget to add on to your equipment after your initial purchase? If you know the terms, do you intend to shoot in RAW format, or in JPG?

DSLRs cost more in general, but the end results can be far superior to most point and shoots, if you handle it properly. A large part of that is the ability to post-process a RAW file instead of an already-compressed image file. Almost all DSLRs have the option to shoot in RAW, as do some point and shoot cameras.

I myself have a Canon 40D DSLR with some less-than-portable lenses, I need to use a camera bag to carry my lenses. It's a decent sized backpack, and can get a little heavy if you're walking all day carrying it. Personally, I think it is absolutely worth the tradeoff in weight for the sake of the pictures you can capture.

[ClairBear]

Why not use the search function? Topic covered numerous times already for instance:

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[V8Silverfox]

www.dpreview.com

Best advice I can give...

I chose my camera based on the info on this site and it has been fantastic since day 1 and that was 6 years ago.

I second that ... excellent site.

[GLITRES]

thanks for you advice guys, helped alot.
I should have made it clear in my first post that I'm lookin more at quality rather than practicality.
I'll let ya know what i end up choosing.
Thanks again

[minux]

I should have made it clear in my first post that I'm lookin more at quality rather than practicality.

Up your budget a few thousand then

[Stressball]

Up your budget a few thousand then

Hey, that's not fair You can get good quality out of $1000, you're just a little limited in certain areas... 1000D twin lens kit would cover most situations anyway, sure there are higher quality options for more cash, but that's how it is with everything in life. There's always a step up if you've got the cash.

[CANYONERO]

Nikon D80 + 18-135mm & 70-300mm | Video & Digital Cameras | Gumtree Adelaide

Canon EOS 450D Camera | Video & Digital Cameras | Gumtree Adelaide

have you thought of used sedmak? get lots of bits you wont get with new like a bad, memory cards etc.

[minux]

Hey, that's not fair You can get good quality out of $1000, you're just a little limited in certain areas... 1000D twin lens kit would cover most situations anyway, sure there are higher quality options for more cash, but that's how it is with everything in life. There's always a step up if you've got the cash.

Nothing wrong with the 1000d, as long as it is fronted with decent glass. That was my point

Nikon D80 + 18-135mm & 70-300mm | Video & Digital Cameras | Gumtree Adelaide

Canon EOS 450D Camera | Video & Digital Cameras | Gumtree Adelaide

have you thought of used sedmak? get lots of bits you wont get with new like a bad, memory cards etc.

Only issue with used is not knowing the history. Many people do not know how to check actuations etc. Better off spending a little more and buying new just for safety.

[danja]

Meh, even the kit 18-55 on the 1000D will take pictures that will slaughter just about any P&S on the market. If I was spending $1000 I'd get either a 1000D twin lens kit, or a 500D with just the 18-55. If the bug bites you can spurge on some L glass down the track.

[Stressball]

If the bug bites you can spurge on some L glass down the track.

DON'T DO IT, IT'S A TRAP! I did that... Spent more than I should have... But I LIKE IT

[GLITRES]

Yeah, used might be an opition. Not sure yet.
I'll keep researching and asking questions, thank for all the help guys!!

[Johnspec]

Cannon 1000d or 550d if you can spend a bit more

[Macca86]

My vote also goes for the Canon 1000D twin lens kit. Quality that will smash anything from a P&S camera and enough modes for you to play around with should you want to experiment.

[machete]

CANON EOS 1000D twin lense kit is awesome begginer kit it was my first kit, i got a 5D now and still rate the 1000D highly, shop around tho there are many good deals to be had