What Kind Of Camera

[cbpix]

As aleready stated, the camera is not so important. Start with an entry level DSLR (Nikon just announced the D3000 and it has a ton of features). But Nikon, Canon, whatever you are comfortable with.

Another suggestion - pick up a 50mm prime. They are fast, sharp and inexpensive and you can really do some great DOF and low light stuff with them. Plus, no zoom. You have to learn to zoom with your feet.

The really important thing: How you practice. You can go to a park and shoot 500 photos in a day and learn very little. If, on the other hand you set out to practice strictly DOF, or shutter speed, ISO, etc. and stick to it, you will learn much more, much faster.

[Clivem]

I jumped from film (Pentax MX) into a digital (gift from my kids 4 years ago) - Canon A530. I studied that camera until I knew all there was to know about it, then my sons bought me the Canon S80. While I have thought an SLR would be nice, I am having tremendous fun with this camera. Again, I have had to learn a lot more as the Canon S80 has far more manual settings than the A530. You say your camera blurs a lot. Not sure why that would be. For me, I am content with the S80 at this stage, learning and more learning. Maybe one day I will jump up to a DSLR. Picture taking starts and ends with the photographer. Good luck with your decision Danielle.

[Samanax]

Originally Posted by prettynink23

i still have a LONG ways to go.

You can start by reading the information found in the links below:

Exposure Triangle

The Exposure Triangle – In Beginner Speak “The End of Auto Mode"

Understand Digital Photography exposure – The Exposure Triangle

Understanding Exposure with the Exposure Triangle

Lens Aperture Explained – Exposure Triangle Pt.1

Shutter Speed – Exposure Triangle Pt.2

ISO – Exposure Triangle Pt.3

[Mr Guy]

Originally Posted by Clivem

I jumped from film (Pentax MX) into a digital (gift from my kids 4 years ago) - Canon A530. I studied that camera until I knew all there was to know about it, then my sons bought me the Canon S80. While I have thought an SLR would be nice, I am having tremendous fun with this camera. Again, I have had to learn a lot more as the Canon S80 has far more manual settings than the A530. You say your camera blurs a lot. Not sure why that would be. For me, I am content with the S80 at this stage, learning and more learning. Maybe one day I will jump up to a DSLR. Picture taking starts and ends with the photographer. Good luck with your decision Danielle.

So, uh, got any fun Pentax lenses sitting around in a box...