Digital SLR Superguide: Choosing a dSLRWhich dSLR is right for what you want to do?  The trick to choosing the right dSLR is to be honest with yourself. There is a big difference between what you want and what you really need. Ultimately it is your own wallet that suffers. Some painful soul-searching before the purchase will save you a lot of heartache and wallet burn. There will be a lot of grey areas, of course, but everything is relative to the budget and what the camera will be used for. For example: If you’re a novice at nature photography, water-proofing in cameras might be fairly important considering the locations of nature shoots, but you might want to start off with a midrange model first to pick up the basics before venturing into the top range (where all the weather-proofing niceties are). You might also consider other alternatives such as a water-resistant camera wrap to reduce spending. Tally up your budget The first thing when considering a heavy investment such as a dSLR system is always money and how much of it you are prepared to spend. Bear in mind that the cheapest dSLR would still set you back at least about S$1,000 (US$736.25) together with a usable lens. This excludes any additional expenditure on accessories you might (and probably will) need. Bundled kits, which usually include an entry-level lens for beginners, are a good way to get started. Some sales events will offer package deals where they bundle the camera with various accessories. You may be able to pick up some genuine bargains. One thought to give some consideration to before you decide to splash out on a whole range of lenses, tripods, and external flash units is the weight that you will want to carry around. If you are planning to be fairly mobile then it is better to settle for a camera and lens that will not be too heavy. Of course, there will also be a trade-off: A camera and lens selection that weighs a bit more will often give better results. Just make sure that you know how heavy everything will be, and that you have a nice, big camera bag to fit it all into. 
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