Canon Eos Rebel T3, how do I ask?
Hey guys so my birthdays coming up on march 31 and I really really want a canon rebel T3. It's on sale for $389. I had asked my mom for the nikon d3100 1 month ago and she said no
So I found a camera for the same price on sale that is way better and I want to ask her again but I'm not sure how I should bring it up without her saying no
I love to make youtube videos and she also knows that
Would it help if I told her I would pay the rest with all the money I get for my bday? Please help and no, I'm not spoiled. I just want my 13th birthday to be the best of all. And p.s. I've been doing better than I was in school and I give no attitude, never did, I do all the chores and yeah! Please answe
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The T3 is a great camera, but as you like to make Youtube videos, I would not recommend a DSLR. While a DSLR can produce fantastic videos, it is not as suited ergonomically or technically as a real video camera or camcorder. For the money of the T3 you could get a great full HD camera which would be brilliant for filming Youtube videos.
Buying a DSLR on a tight budget is problematic, because nobody really tells you just how much other gear you will need/want on top of the camera.
Even if/when you DO find a DSLR plus lens in your price range, there will always be way more expenses ahead.
You'll want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.
That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more lenses. You'll probably buy cheap ones at first, then regret that, then start saving for the good quality ones, instead.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.
See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear. When you look at an advertised kit price, you do NOT see all the other gear that you'll need/want with it. So even if your parents agree to buy that deal, it is only the beginning - you'll need MUCH more money to really make it worthwhile.
On top of that, a DSLR really isn't the best tool for video - camcorders are much better for that.
In YOUR case (your age, budget, wishes etc), I would strongly suggest starting with a P&S / bridge camera which can do both - just make sure to get one with manual functions (MASP) so you can start to really learn about photography. Use that one for a number of years while you're saving up for an upgrade, and do LOTS of learning so that YOU're ready for it when your wallet is.
Maybe you need to scale back on the camera you are asking for. Sometimes a $400 birthday present just isn't in the budget. You will understand that better when you get older. To take your interest in photography seriously without breaking the bank, try the Canon SX170 IS, $170. It has nice zoom, 16x, and has all the manual controls, so you can learn aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. And yes, it will make videos in HD.
Keep up the school work, it really is important. And good for you for pitching in with the chores. It makes you one of the family, not just some special guest.