Hello..

I've always been a point and shoot user. I am now looking into getting an SLR and I don't know much.

To tell you what I do know is:

I was at shea stadium in the upper decks - last seat in the stadium and the guy in front of me had an SLR with a lense and he was able to zoom into the picture and it looked crisp and like he was 2 feet away. I want that. I want to take great shots at sporting events, etc. My point and click if you zoom too far is very blurry.

I know if you truly want great shots you need a great lense.

My thinking is, I'd like to get an SLR and wait on a lense for a year or so...(money wise).

What can I expect in buying an SLR for up to $400. I know thats not too much for an SLR. Is it better getting used if thats my max? Do I trust buying a used SLR and where would I buy a used SLR? I would much rather a new one.

I know i do not know much, and a majority of it is the picture taker, but I would be taking classes to learn.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Craig