Which is the best digital SLR camera?  Everyone always asks this question and it usually breaks out into a heated debate amongst photographers, about which camera make is best.

The answer is that it depends on what your needs are and how far your budget stretches.  It also really comes down to personal taste of the functionality of each brand.  All the top camera brands are so competitive with their technologies, they are very similar and there is no clear leader.  Nikon, Canon, Sony have all developed great cameras with incredible functionality.

In fact there is so much technology built into the average digital SLR camera that most users will hardly ever use.  My advice would be to buy a camera magazine or go online and look for a camera guide. “What Digital Camera” will give you great reviews and news on the latest news updates, which is very useful before you go into a camera shop and start making your purchase.  Or join a photography club and speak to people who are using the different digital SLR cameras.

Generally there are two levels of user – the amateur photographer and then the professional photographer.  The pro cameras are a whole different league in terms of price and technology.  If you are just starting out in photography it is wise to spend less in the beginning, learn the art and skill needed first – earn your stripes first before you graduate to the big league!

Then there is the question of what lenses to buy.  Once again it depends on what you are going to be doing with your camera.  A couple of good general zoom lenses usually come in most kits – covering wide angles through to 300mm.  Starting out with these zoom lenses is a good way to get a feel of what you want to do with your new found hobby.  Once you have more of an idea then you can specialize and get the exact lense you need.

As your knowledge of photography grows, then so your photography equipment will evolve.  Try it you will never look back!