Hello, I'm just getting started too!!! I'm not going to do it for a living. I bought one too take pictures of family and take with me everywhere i go. You never know when you'll need it,lol. I love hunting,looking, and observing whitetails. And while doing that, you get to see lots of other animals!

Anyway, i would look up some info. on the web. I found lots of stuff about beginner photo. I just purchase a Fugi S5000. It is a digital camera. I think it was the best bang for the buck! It is my first camera. It has a lot of features, which i'm sure it'll take a while to get use to using them (i'm no pro). I purchase it Brand New for 313.00, and thats shipped!! And it was from a recommened dealer too. I found cheaper prices, but the dealer look a little shaky! If you know what i mean! I'll post some pics, i'm schedule to get it Feb. 2. Good luck PHOTO ing!