IS this wrong?

[BEEEsH]

I just bought a digital rebel but i had a Nikon 5100 before. It was a great camera, but i felt cheated by the lack of manual options. I took it back and ended up buying my Rebel and I've love control.

But i still want the nikon now, something i can keep in my pocket and such. Is that wrong? I love cameras and electronics so its a hard decision for me to make. I'm not sure if i should save up for a lense, or buy a nice little small camera to take around with me.

Is it wrong for me to buy another camera? i feel like i'm cheating my rebel mainly because it'll probably get alot more use being with me all the time.

What do u guys think?
I was thinking of just getting a cheaper one like a 2200, or somthing so i don't end up spending alot of money.

[CyberDyneSystems]

I eventually got a little Canon s400 for just that reason.. it is in my coat pocket now,.. and fits in a little cell phone pouch whe I'm not wearing a coat.

In truth,. I hardly ever use it,. but it's nice to know it's there.

[pcasciola]

A lot of digital SLR users keep a digital P&S in their bag. I have a digital ELPH in mine. It's kind of like a little Derringer sidearm on your ankle.

If it's any consolation, I came to the 20D from a Coolpix 5700, and it took me about a week to finally realize that I DIDN'T make a mistake by selling it. While your 5100 didn't allow much manual control, your new Digital Rebel will have a bit of a learning curve before you get pictures you will be happy with.

Enjoy....

[Avalonthas]

Well if u have something like a 20D or 10D I would recommend a Rebel or Rebel XT as a backup. IF you have a rebel/Xt then i would recommend a P&S as a backup. The only P&S I would consider carrying around is a Pro1 although its not pocektable. I simply find pocket cams useless these days.

[pcasciola]

I simply find pocket cams useless these days.But what about when you are going somewhere that you don't feel like lugging around a full size SLR all day. I've had many instances where I got some great shots where I wouldn't have even had a camera with me if not for the Casio Exilim I had stuck in the front pocket of my jeans. Better to have a so-so quality shot than nothing at all in my opinion.

[BEEEsH]

if i do get a little snap and go digi, what would u say be the bare minimum effective megapixel count?

If i print 4x6, would a 2-3mp be ok? (keep in mind its mostly for pics of the guys, or quick little snapshots, no artsy stuff) I don't want to spend too much either.

[pcasciola]

I think 2-3 MP is plenty for 4x6, yes. That's what my older Digital ELPH S300 is actually, as well as my Casio Exilim S3.

[tim]

Well if u have something like a 20D or 10D I would recommend a Rebel or Rebel XT as a backup. IF you have a rebel/Xt then i would recommend a P&S as a backup.

An XT still isn't going to fit in your pocket.

An Ixus/Elph should do the job fine. I don't bother, if I miss a photo, oh well.

[snibbetsj]

I did the same thing, but once I got used to no (significant) shutterlag and the superior photos, my little N***n P&S went to my daughter. I don't miss it at all.

Happy shooting:)

[The Braun]

first of all, the camera is not human.second of all, try really hard at your job and maybe your boss will give you a couple more thousands third of all we all shouldnt give you advice it is your decision

[BEEEsH]

first of all, the camera is not human.second of all, try really hard at your job and maybe your boss will give you a couple more thousands third of all we all shouldnt give you advice it is your decision

well well well, aren't we just a ray of sunshine.

A big thanks to everyone who actually contributed. I'm picking up a Nikon 3200 tomorow.