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[amanley206253]

Let me first say I greatly appreciate the enthusiasm and effort some of you in your replies have given the topic. I'm now viewing my thread for the first time since posting (complete days use the majority of the 24 hours they hold). I find myself, rightfully, stressing the smaller aspects of a purchase when they are needed, and considering photography is a serious hobby to some, it matches the seriousness I share newly with the respondents on both the impact will have on my wallet, and, to the eventual progress as a photographer myself! With a purchase like this, with the interest I have, it'll surely be a new hobby to adopt. I can certainly excavate certain topics I'm fluent in quite well as anyone can, but photography is certainly not one of them. And I have no agitation in admitting that.

At this point I have just a few questions and statements, and I'm still reviewing some of the other things said and so I'll comment on them accordingly when I can generate a response.

Hindsight, I literally use a hand-me-down camera that drains batteries faster than I can take even decent pictures with it. I even had a difficult time seeing (the front is nearly illegible from the scratches) the model number. It's an Olympus d560 Zoom. It was bought about 6 years, I'm guessing. Truly, and unless there is ABSOLUTE truth that editing can bring any picture to full glory, the purchase I'll make with a camera WILL be an upgrade. More specifically a massive upgrade. And my photography experience is as casual as the next person's. Commenting on my own abilities, I do have a photographer's sense on what's good to be shot and what's not. I've taken some great pictures, with different cameras, throughout the recent part of my life. Even more reason to supplement the interest with a new toy.

Although I see the appeal and practicality with buying a camera that's easy to use, I don't see it necessarily being a point of concern, personally. I would never intend to buy a piece of equipment this high priced to only use the basic settings, and more importantly, not read every piece of material given to learn the full capabilities of the camera. That's inane, for me at least, in considering a purchase. If the camera is difficult to master to receive its full benefit, the onus is mine to endure to its potential. No problem with that at all, and I'm even looking forward to it.

These EVIL cameras... I'll look into more on my own but the discussion already occurring seems useful to this point. I will say though, that I'm not looking to go far past $1000. In fact, if I could stay under that I'd be pleased. If my word choice in the original post led some to believe I'm looking to make my own Avatar film, I must apologize. Telling me what you know is already quite useful, and I'm seeing that within my funds I can probably get exactly what I'm looking for.

crossmr, the kit you're describing sounds great. As far as bulkiness in a camera: it does matter but I don't see it being a huge issue if the camera is exactly what's good for me. I do plan on buying a quality backpack (made for the camera) so as to keep it safe. I see that as a major factor in the longevity of the camera, and as a way of preventing my idiocy from dropping it off a cliff or busting the lens into an exposed rock that I swear I "didn't see" and then crying about it on here 5 months from now.

Blade, I'm checking the links now. And Hindsight, I'm doing as you instructed in your message. I appreciate your input a great deal.

As you were, ladies and gentlemen.

[crossmr]

You can find the same camera and lens in Korea. it will be closely priced, but a little bit more. I'll check on gmarket and see if I can find you some links.
The lens is a Tamron 3rd party. For $200 it has been great. I probably won't replace it until I go with a much faster lens in the $1200+ range.

As far as battery life goes, I use 4 AA energizer lithium batteries in my camera and I get about 3 months and 1500~2000ish pictures off them.

I don't take a lot of flash. Maybe less than 1%