Upgrading from a “point and shoot” to a DSLR

I’m forever being asked about DSLRs and which one to buy for newbies.
There is no right or wrong answer to that question, so all I can do is explain at a basic level why you should do it, and which cameras and lenses are important for what purposes.

To save some time in the future I have posted a link to an article posted by the Age on this topic.
Before you read it, be aware that this reviewer has only looked at cameras from the perspective that you are only going to buy one camera (body) including the included (kit) lens.
For the average amateur that is fine and good, but if you get the bug, and I bet you will, you will need more lenses according to your interests.  Please be aware that LENSES are the most important thing, not the camera body.
After all, you capture light traveling through glass, not electrons traveling through plastic and gadgetry.

So, my advice to you after reading this post is to consider the Canon and Nikon bodies first, as they have the largest and best possible lens range available.  Don’t get me wrong, the Sony is a great camera, and if you are certain you will not get bitten hard by the photography bug then go ahead and buy that one off the shelf. They too, have decent lenses, but nowhere near the range of Nikon & Canon.
Also, be aware that without spending a fair bit more on a better lens at time of purchase, the stock “kit” lens that comes with these cameras is usually not a lot better than a boat anchor.  Enjoy using it to learn photography, but your photography will benefit greatly with an upgrade as soon as you have started to understand what you are doing.

So, finally, here’s the link to the Choosing a DLSR camera article.

Tags: camera, DSLR, upgrade, compact, tutorial