text: Whats up guys. I am looking to purchase a dslr camera.
  I mainly want to shoot skiing (film and photos) and cars with an HD camera. My budget is around 500$ for a total package including lens, body, memory, batteries. Was also looking to drop some money on A stabilizer and maybe a mic.
  I want to keep it relatively simple as I can use a camera somewhat well but most of my friends can't.
  What would you recommend for a camera and lens?
  Where should I look for the best deals?
  Any good sites to learn about shooting?
  Apr 6 2017 12:37PM
  Unfortunately, I think you will need to spend more than $500 to get everything you want. The cheapest dslr you can probably buy is a canon t3i which is still like $200-300, that doesn't leave you much money for a nice lens and a stabilizer. I'd say save up some more money so you have more options.
  Apr 6 2017 1:01PM
  eheath Hey man,
  Yeah i figured something such as a t3i. Don't know too much about lenses. I guess thats where I need the most advice. What are the companies to go with and a pretty standard lens for filming skiing?
  Apr 6 2017 9:05PM
  Idk if you're a creative diy kinda guy but when I was on a tight budget I made my own stabilizer out of aluminum pipe and broken scooters.
  As for a camera, yeah get a canon rebel series or nikon 5xxx for cheap and buy a nice stabilized lens. You can always go to your local camera store and bug them, they will get you going down the right path too.
  Best of luck dog.
  Apr 11 2017 1:45PM
  mattroebke Idk if you're a creative diy kinda guy but when I was on a tight budget I made my own stabilizer out of aluminum pipe and broken scooters.