On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 10:15 PM, Thaths <[email protected]> wrote: > * A vast majority of DSLR owners shoot in completely automatic mode. > IMO, this is a waste of the capabilities of the DSLR and $$. If you > find yourself shooting mostly in auto mode, you may get better value > for your money with a higher end point and shoot than with a DSLR. > Learn the basics of shutter speed, aperture, depth of focus, etc. and > start shooting in Aperture or Shutter priority mode. Graduate into > fully manual mode later.
If you intend to take your time learning I would also recommend something like the Canon SX10 IS or Nikon's Coolpix P80. I think most manufacturers have cameras in that same range. They can be used as good point-and-shoots and when needed they do give quite a bit of manual control. They also have super-zoom capabilities if you are so inclined. The only pain is that the manual focus is also motor driven. -gabin -- Joe DiMaggio - "Pair up in threes."
