Quote Originally Posted by gamblor916 View Post
It wasn't really that expensive. It only cost a little bit more than my fixed lens Olympus, which I've used for the past 6 years. If I get similar mileage out of the dslr then I think it's a pretty good deal.
Technology gets cheaper every day - I remember buying a Sony DSC-T1 5 megapixel compact camera back in 2003/04 for $1k.

These days, you can pick up superior compacts for about $100.

DSLR's aren't expensive, it's the lenses that are - I give it a month before you start exploring other lens options.

Quote Originally Posted by gamblor916 View Post
Let the fun begin
Indeed - can't wait to see your pics taken with that lightbox of yours.