by Omag 2.0 » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:27 pm
Film dSLR's may be dirt cheap, but film and developping becomes more and more expensive. That's the main disadvantage of this type of photography, but as they say, probably the best way to learn.
Digital dSLR's offer better "practice" value, as you don't have to develop anything before you see results, hence it's easier to see your progress or mistakes. But you shouldn't lose sight composition and lighting, just because you can take tons of pictures for nothing. A good photographer knows what he wants and gets it in just a few shots.
Digital also means higher prices to start. You may find older bodies ( with good quality) for aceptable prices, but it's the lenses that'll kill your wallet, if you seek quality.
The bridges you refer too are cheaper and have a build on lens that can't be exchanged, but you'll never get the image-quality and adaptability of a dSLR. But they offer the same type of adjustable settings, so they can teach you a lot.
Just set yourself a "realistic" budget and see what you can get. Don't expect majot quality for $100. That may sound harsh, but it'll save you a disappointment in the end.
