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Making an educated decision on a camera purchase

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90053
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So i've been reading through this to try and learn more about DSLRs, and I understand about 90% of what i've read so far just getting a bit confused when it comes to some of the more complicated science


it's a really useful site, but in order that i can decide well between cameras is it worth knowing the content thoroughly before purchasing an expensive camera, or should i just get the camera and allow experimenting to develop my understanding afterwards. Just worried that i might make the wrong purchase and end up wanting a different camera.

Thoughts pleez from people with dslrs
Jan 23 2013 2:45PM
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.qzyxya
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I researched a ton before buying my camera and learned what all of the stuff meant, but even still I wish i had bought another one (gh2 instead of my t2i). What cameras are you looking at?
Jan 23 2013 4:34PM
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90053
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haven't really started researching possibilities yet, need to save bit more money, was just wondering whether i should dedicate some time to really knowing my stuff. I guess i just want to have a good idea about what i'm buying before i spend a lot of money and regret it. Like its difficult to research and compare products when you don't have much indicators apart from price. Whereas when i'm buying a pair of skis I have a good idea how different specifications will effect the performance of the ski
Jan 23 2013 4:50PM
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edai
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lol on what site? I'm legitimately curious, I'd love to show it to my creative writing teacher, I'm sure he'd be interested in some of the science fiction aspects.
Jan 23 2013 5:34PM
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zbphoto
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Should have got an opteka ultra wide fisheye 6.5mm camera, I heard it has a great sensor!
Jan 23 2013 5:49PM
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.qzyxya
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lol I was just saying that you shouldnt buy a camera if you don't know what the technical aspects of it mean, and how it compares to the other cameras...
Jan 23 2013 7:09PM
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90053
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thx
Jan 23 2013 7:20PM
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Upstate_Willis
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I had the same worries as you. I bought the T3i, go with the T4i if your considering one because of the auto focus video. any ways. the t3i t2i t4i are all great learning cameras because you can take them one step at the time. the 60d and 7d are the same way although not as straight forward but you cans till learn very quickly on them. in the end it just takes time, and patience and youtube. Vimeo has great tutorials as well.
Jan 24 2013 12:02PM
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