I've always been interested in photography and I think i'm close to buying my first DSLR. I'm not sure how best to construct this thread so I'll just "carpet bomb" you with questions if that's ok!
Which Camera: I've read some reviews on the year old Canon 1000D (aka Canon Digital Rebel XS) and they all sound pretty good, do you think this is a good camera to start on or is there a newer model out? Is 10M Pixels enough?
Which Lens: Most of the cameras i've seen don't come with a lens - which is a good one to start with? I've been told Superzoom ones are a good choice to start? There seems to be a range of these too though for Canon and I don't understand all the lens specs at the moment. I'm not sure exactly what i'd be using it on but my favourite shots are of landscapes/buildings but I guess people are ok too
Not sure if this makes any difference to any decisions though. Photoshop: I have PS Elements and I've played around a little with it and I'll also try and learn Photoshop. Is there a big difference between elements and the full version? Or is there a better package I should consider out there? (I use an iMac btw)
Other Bits: Is there anything I haven't really considered? One thing I wonder, which has put me off getting a DSLR for a while is when I'd use it. Do you go out specifally to take photos or do you just take the "big" camera out with you everytime you go out?
Thanks in advance!
Adam