[ale] OT: DSLR recommendations

[Scott]

zeb wrote:
> On Friday 19 June 2009 14:14:50 Scott wrote:
>   
>> I can't believe that my significant other is actually going to let me
>> get a new camera. Anyone have any opinions on a good DSLR under $600.00.
>> I had originally asked about a Canon that was selling for $899 and she
>> basically said no way Jose'. Actually it wasn't as nicely said, but I
>> got my son and daughter-in-law on my side so she caved in a little bit.
>> Features that I would like is 3fps, more current anti dust technology,
>> hot shoe for external flash, and recent image-stabilization technology,
>> as my hands aren't as steady as they used to be. Also if someone can
>> point me in the direction of decent reliable site for additional
>> opinions on this subject as ones I've run into I'm not too sure of.
>>
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> Don't know whether this will help, but anyway.....
> The current issue of Consumer's Reports has an evaluation of digital cameras, 
> wide range of prices and styles.  The issue is not immediately available to 
> me.  It's upstairs and I'm downstairs.  I can send you 
> their "reccomendations" if you wish.  The article is too long for a quote, 
> but may be available at  your local public library.
>
> 73, Zeb
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Zeb, that would be good. I'd like to decide and buy in the next couple 
of days, giving me a chance to get familiar with whatever I get before 
my grandkid's b'day next weekend..