It's not a DSLR but it comes pretty darn close. What doesn't it have that a DSLR does?
1. Well the obvious is you can't change lenses but with such a large zoom and super macro why carry around all that stuff just to take hobby shots?
2. The sensor is never going to be as great as the higher end cameras, but it does a darn good job if you know how to work your settings and use a tripod.
3. You can't shoot raw. Again this is for the person who likes to take photos rather than switching out lenses, cleaning innards of the body, and sitting in front of the computer tweaking all day.
That being said if you're looking for a more "professional camera" go for the new Rebel (I believe the new one has live view that the older models don't and that is a real plus.)
Okay so shooting at anything above 400ISO gets noisy. My solution - use a tripod for longer exposures at a lower ISO or use flash when possible.
The zoom is great and though you do lose some quality there is an image stabalizer, you will get shake -- again use a tripod or monopod.
The thing is so easy to use, I never even read the instruction manual. It's all right there on the camera, you just have to play around with it.
Burst mode is kinda slow, but again it's under $400 camera -- there are going to be some trade offs for the all-in-one-point-and-shoot.
USE the scene settings, they are marvelous, and can actually help train you on how to set the camera manually. The indoor mode is fantastic at setting the white balance.
The best situation for any camera is lots of light so expect noise, blur etc in darker settings. Get yourself a flash -- Speedlite 430ex or better if you have the cash. I am still waiting for mine, but if you like to bounce flash off the wall behind you do some more research on it. Get a diffuser and/or bounce the crap out of it. Experiment and play. Once you learn the camera and its nuances, you will be able to get the most out of it.
Spend the money and get a fast memory card with a lot of space.
This camera is now my baby and I have used the Olympus Camedia 3.2 MP for quite some time and I have taken a lot of great photos with it. I had the older rebel, hated that it didn't have live view and didn't have the money to buy fast telephoto lenses. Sold it. I recommend you keep yours if you have one though... they are great cameras.
I will be shooting intimate events (baby showers, small weddings, birthday and holiday parties) with this one and using my friend's rebel as a backup. LOL imagine that!!? I figure I can make some of my cash back maybe even enough to get the new rebel.
If you want something that is easy to use, has a great zoom lens, takes great photos and is under $400, this is the camera for you. It's a canon and the resale value should stick should you want to upgrade in a year.
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