Help!!

So the past 2 months i have been shooting with a Point-and-Shoot and im wanting to step my game up to a slr and i want a canon.. What would be a good slr camera for me to start out using learning all the stuff to photography. thanks to all who help

Canon Rebel XS or XSi kit. If you would like video feature, the T1i would also be a great starting camera. If are more interested in an upgraded amateur starter body, I would recommend the 40D or 50D with the 28-135 lens. You will have to buy used with the 40D body. Sorry I cannot be more help, as you did not mention what aspect of photography you are interested in as well as what you are expecting from the transition.

Also the book: Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson should also be on top of your list. It will be the best $30 bucks you can spend on photography.

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Brierbo11 wrote in post #9041686
So the past 2 months i have been shooting with a Point-and-Shoot and im wanting to step my game up to a slr and i want a canon.. What would be a good slr camera for me to start out using learning all the stuff to photography. thanks to all who help

Any DSLR will be a huge step up from a P&S.

What we would need to know to advise you properly is:
1) Budget - most important issue.
2) Type of photography you are wanting to try
3) Existing skill level

There are a lot of options at the cheaper end ( from new 1000D's to used 40/50D's). The 40/50D's are a whole lot more camera than the rebel/XXXD series with more to learn but potentially better results.

Type of photography - do you want general all round to start with, landscapes, portraits or birding/motorsports? This will decide your initial lens purchases. Ie 18-55 is ideal for landscapes/portraits initially but if you were wanting to shoot sports/ birding then a long lens (70-300 or longer) is a requirement.

What is your current skill level? Do you know how to decide exposure (ISO, Aperture and shutterspeed)?