[quote=esmith]Some technology things keep getting cheaper, some don’t.

I was just shopping for a DSLR last weekend. It’s almost impossible to find an entry-level DSLR for less than $500. Flat out impossible in brick-and-mortar stores. Some stores had display models of Canon XTi for 400-420 + tax. I’m cheap, but I’m not THAT cheap.

In the end I chose to ignore Amazon ratings and ordered a Canon XS for 480 + free shipping. (Before $120 live.com cashback which I may or may not receive)[/quote]

If you’re going to go DSLR…do yourself a favor…Spend money on good glass (lens), and worry less on the body. The body comes and go. Good glass is still good glass.

My first mistake was buying a canon DSLR with the “kit lens”
My second mistake was buying a crapometer filter for a better lens (tamron 17-55 2.8)
Third, (not really a mistake), I’m sort of wishing i spent money on a Canon L series.

If you go DSLR, don’t go half-axx way. It’s not worth it.

There’s a limit on how much DSLR can fall. Because while electronics is getting cheaper, good lenses hasn’t really fallen, nor will it.