Tomo: My own DSLR

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I got myself a Canon EOS 1100D or Rebel T3, a late birthday present from myself. Whohoo!

I haven't got a chance to assimilate the DSLR's functions yet but I have a whole month of April to do that. I'm going on vacation and for sure you'll be seeing lots of posts and pictures about it later.

So for now, meet my Tomo, meaning friend in Japanese since I'm sure we'll go along way together.

How much did it cost me?

I got a great bargain since the retail price is 2,699 AED with 2 lens and the usual freebies like carrying case and 4GB SDHC card (from 3 electronic shops) . I found one shop where I haggle and got it at 2,550 AED (cash no CC or DC) with additional freebies like carrying case, tripod, 8GB Ultra SDHC card and another 8GB SDHC card.

Complete package

Canon EOS 1100D

EF-S 18-55mm IS II lens

EF 75-300mm

Tripod

Carry Case

8GB Ultra SDHC card

8GB SDHC card

2550 AED ≈ 29700 PHP ≈ 700 USD

DSLR Hunt

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Let the hunt begin!



At Burjuman Center (forgot the name of the store)

Nikon D3000

Nikon D3100

At EMax, Reef Mall

 Nikon D3100

Canon EOS-1100

I am also open on buying a second hand DSLR since I don't know if this (photography thing) is just a whim or a real thing.

I checked the local site dubizzle.com for new and used items and got offers for

Nikon 3100 - 1,999 AED

Nikon 300 - 1,800 AED (lowered to 1,600 AED)

both used for less than a year, with lens and carry case.

Which is a good deal? It's too complicated!

Conversion Rate:

1 AED = 11.6 PHP

I dream of DSLR

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I suddently had an urge to buy a DSLR asap!

Well, I was planning to buy one maybe by May or June after I recuperate from the expenses I made and will make on my vacation come April. It was supposed to be a late birthday gift for myself (March 6) but then some extra cash came up. I was not expecting a bonus this year because of the financial crisis not just our company faced but globally. It was much less than what we usually get (compared to my first 2 years) but still any amount is welcome!

So last night and today I searched for newbie friendly DSLR and found this list

Canon Rebel T3i
Canon Rebel T2i
Nikon 3100
Nikon 3000
Pentax K-x
Sony Alpha SLT-A55
Olympus E-520

Which one is the best pick? Need inputs on cost vs function.