Here we are. Top 81 pictures from my Europe trip. Tell me which you like, which are bad. etc. Please XD

http://imgur.com/a/HdISy


Just an example...

This is because.... I'm in the market for a camera. I've been quite into photography for a while, borrowing jacking a camera off of a friend. I've been in the market for a while, but now that I'm a second semester senior I have significantly more time.

I have a few questions.

Canon vs Nikon vs other? I've been looking at canons, but there isn't anything inherently wrong with off brands, and Nikons are ok XD

What would be a good first DSLR? I've actually been looking at Canon 50D on ebay, which seems like a pretty reasonable option, and runs about six hundred used, although unfortunately doesn't do video. it's not a huge deal, but would be a nice bonus.

What lenses would be best to start with. Apart from the obligatory 50 prime, I'm fairly clueless.

Where should I be looking?

Most appreciated :D I don't want to spend too awful much, and want this camera to last !!


Also, in Model UN I am representing Arthur Griffith of Sinn Féin. Trying to learn my Irish history. Surprisingly interesting, and confusing. Irish independence really was a convoluted but necessary process.