Youve been snapping away with your nifty little point and shoot camera for a while now and youve discovered you really like taking pictures and want to get more creative and have more control over your photos. Naturally the next step is to upgrade to an SLR camera. But which one? There is a ridiculous number of products out there with all sorts of buttons and dials that do this or that. This article attempts to give a brief overview of the things that are actually important when considering which camera to buy.
Firstly, lets dispel one of the most common myths associated with upgrading equipment. Buying a new camera will not make you a better photographer. Repeat: it will NOT make you a better photographer. Not instantly, not in 2 years time, not in 10 years. What will make you a better photographer is you. Your willingness to learn and develop your skills. Sure a high end camera will give you more control over your image making, but thats just it; its you controlling the camera, and therefore the end image. Ok, now that were on the same track, a few things to think about.
How many megapixels do I need?
We are going to assume that you are looking at digital...