Camera SLR Lenses

The GadgetGuy talks about digital cameras and the 'megapixel myth' - the brochures and retail salespeople might rattle off a high number of megapixels, but what really matters are the quality of the image sensor and lens, and then the pixel number.

www.dombower.com Video advice of things to look for when buying a new digital camera or DSLR, useful websites to look at are www.dpreview.com for indepth reviews and www.dxomark.com for indepth reviews of sensor performance www.dombower.com

A guide for buying second hand lenses, what to look out for and how to check if it's a good one.

artoftheimage.blogspot.com - Discussing the Pros and Cons of Buying Used DSLR Digital Cameras and Photography Equipment.

It is always a tough decision when you set out to purchase your first digital SLR. Should you go with Nikon, Canon or another brand? Should you spend a lot of money on a body and go with the kit lens? What lenses should I buy, mega zoom or fixed focal length? These are all questions I try to answer on this recent Skype Call with a reader. He is trying to decide should he spend money on the D3100 or the D3000. If he spends the money on the D3100 he will not leave himself with any room to purchase good glass and will be stuck with the kit lens. If he goes with the D300 he will have enough money to pick up a nice starter lens and save a few hundred dollars towards his next purchase. I feel that a lot of photography when you are starting out is learning the theory and methods behind capturing great images. The equipment will play a roll as you grow but just starting out you want to get a basic knowledge of composition, exposure and editing and grow from there. Once you have the basics down than you can decide which direction to go next and when to upgrade. Just remember glass glass glass before spending money on a body and being left with no good glass.

What should you look for when buying digital slr cameras and photographic equipment. All major manufacturers make great quality cameras and they all take beautiful pictures - it's a matter of choosing the digital SLR camera that works best for YOU.