T3i, 18-55mm, 55-250mm: Will This Package Be Good For Me?

R2D2 wrote:

Hi Gina. Welcome back to The World!

As a former F717 shooter myself, I think I know exactly where you're coming from! BTW, one of my favorite shots of yours is this Robin...

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/7564408

You have a really nice eye for composition, and I think any camera in your hands will be fully capable of producing wonderful photos. Just IMO.

It's a great starter outfit. I have the T4i with those two lenses, and the combo is very very capable. You'll need a close up lens to do true Macros though, but "close ups" will work fine. You'll also be a little challenged for reach out at 20', but maybe you can work in a little closer. 18 MP will also give you a LOT more room to crop than you're used to.

Sorry, I don't have much time at the moment to provide more detail, but I do have samples from various cameras and lenses (incl some f717 pics!) in my galleries. EXIF is intact and I note what equipment was used...

http://www.pbase.com/jekyll_and_hyde

Well good luck, and I'm glad to see you around.