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My wife gave me the go ahead to begin the process of looking for a DSLR for my birthday (her starting price allowance was $500, which I laughed at). I had it narrowed down to the Canon T1i/500D and the Nikon D5000. In doing a bit more research, the T1i quickly rose to the top with the significantly sharper image quality (and the $750 price tag was hardly balked at despite the initial $500 limit). I was all ready for a hands on test drive to be very likely, and very quickly, followed with a purchase.
Then the bombshell dropped. She asked if I could get a better camera for $1000. I obviously said yes, but I wasn't looking at any that expensive so I wasn't sure what was available.
That's where I need your help. I can figure out what cameras fit into that new price point easily enough and read reviews on said items until I pass out. What I'd like some input on is whether I'd be better of taking advantage of the extra cash in the form of an upgraded body (T2i/550D?) or apply the $250 towards filters, remote, another SD card, etc.
All thoughts welcomed, except for any regarding going for a 1D Mark IV instead.
Then the bombshell dropped. She asked if I could get a better camera for $1000. I obviously said yes, but I wasn't looking at any that expensive so I wasn't sure what was available.
That's where I need your help. I can figure out what cameras fit into that new price point easily enough and read reviews on said items until I pass out. What I'd like some input on is whether I'd be better of taking advantage of the extra cash in the form of an upgraded body (T2i/550D?) or apply the $250 towards filters, remote, another SD card, etc.
All thoughts welcomed, except for any regarding going for a 1D Mark IV instead.