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Ken you can afford it..you are just feeling guilty about spending that sort of money... dont... when you accept that you can happily save for it... eat less or something..sell some art work you can do it when you dont feel guilty.
You will pick up a cheap SLR its getting that time.
I would not be worried by the field of view just work with what you get.. it will all seem right after a while...if you want a smaller fov make sure you capture well and crop smart.
I feel confident that whatever your selection you will have fun.. 300d and a 80mm is as about as much fun as you can have... and wide fields just with the standard lens from where you are will be fabulous.
You really only need the camera (card power pac etc standard come in the deal stuff) a T ring and a remote and you are doing it...sure there is other stuff and there always will be..go for what you personally can get your hands on..that is what you have to work with and the option I suggest , with a bit of hunting wont be the end of the world price wise... say a good or even fair300d at $350 as a max and hope for that...I know you will be able to push the 300d or anything you get to its limit..and thats all it is about really..doing the best with the gear and the night before you.
I settled down to what I could manage realistically and have yet to push that gear to its limit and your efforts I must say encouraged me to stick at it..so here it is back for you.
good luck..I know how you feel but it wont be long I just know it.
You know that you can take a dslr and do great things with it ..your location will give you a big edge in captures ... be patient it will all unfold as it should.
alex
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