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About Me Member Deviant of Many Talents Quinn Wilson19/Male/United States Recent Activity Deviant for 4 Years
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Tue Nov 10, 2009, 2:33 PM
No flowery words to excuse your avoiding the subject on this one, my fellow deviants. I have a question to ask of you.

Christmas presents are usually surprises, but this year my family wanted to invest in a camera for me and figured it would be better that I participate in the research, because these sorts of things can be a little delicate. I currently own a Canon Powershot G7, a hefty and reliable point and shoot, but a point and shoot all the same. I've got nothing but good to say about it for what it is, but it does have its limitations, and I'm improving to the point where I'm beginning to run into them. My main reasons for upgrading is for lower noise, better handling under low light conditions, the ability to shoot RAW, and improved depth of field. Basically, I need an SLR.
However, I have hit the ever present wall that some like to call a budget, so I ask this to anyone who considers him or herself qualified to speak on the matter:
Starting from scratch, what would be the best purchase to make for around $800?
I need a body and lens minimum, although multiple would probably be best, and any accessories you think are important (extra battery, for example).
My current top choice is a kit I found for $808, which includes a Canon Rebel T1i, two base retail lenses, and a basic accessories kit including a memory card, spare battery, battery charger, lens cleaning kit, SD reader, and a bag.
Any other recommendations, options, combinations and general advice are highly appreciated.

Thanks.

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  • Current Residence: Mathes Hall, WWU
  • Interests: Medieval history, millitary history, historical history
  • Favourite movie: Indiana Jones
  • Favourite band or musician: Death Cab, Gorillaz, Arctic Monkeys, Gregorian Monks
  • Favourite genre of music: Celtic, Chant, Alternative
  • Favourite artist: Salvidor Dali
  • Favourite poet or writer: Charles Kingsley, Ambrose Bierce, Paulo Coelho
  • Favourite style of art: Pencil
  • Operating System: Mac, but I'll always have a soft spot for Windows
  • MP3 player of choice: My laptop's iTunes
  • Shell of choice: .30 calibur
  • Favourite game: Indiana Jones and the Emperors Tomb (Sensing a pattern?)
  • Favourite gaming platform: Xbox 360
  • Personal Quote: Sweet is war to he who has never experienced it.
  • Tools of the Trade: Sword and shield

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:icontenshiskisu:
thank you for the fav. as always, it's very much appreciated. :)

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:iconwoodfaery:
Thanks for the :+fav:! :glomp:

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:iconmirkyjedi:
Thanks! :D
Though the Bokeh-glass is a little cliche, it turned out pretty good. ;)

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:iconcezdeville:
thank you very much for adding my shot to your medieval collection :D
if you like this kind of photography, and i believe that it is so, then you might like to check some other of my shots: [link]

best regards!

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:icondrocan:
Well, there I go. You've lured me in.

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:iconcezdeville:
:D
i hope that you won't be disappointed!
also thanks for +devWatch :)

cheers!

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:iconminiwookie:
Thanks for the :+fav: :tighthug: ^-^

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Thank you for faving :wave:
:iconthedeathspell:
just seen something you might like (I do): [link] :lol:

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Awesome. I approve.

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