Choosing a camera takes work...

In April I had decided to teach myself the ins and outs of digital photography. There was one problem though, I didn't have a DSLR. I had an old Casio point and shoot that had served its purpose over the years. But I knew if I really wanted to learn about photography and make any type of significant improvements I needed a DSLR. DSLR's allow for a much more personal and adjustable approach to photography, letting the user take more control over the image. Deciding to jump into the DSLR market was just the tip of the iceberg.


I then started to read enormous amounts of information about cameras, which brand to go with, what was a good beginner camera. I was a constant repeat visitor to Best Buy for two weeks straight, handling different camera models, asking all the questions I could think of, and staying up many late nights deciphering all the information I could get my eyes on. There are some very talented and knowledgeable individuals about cameras out there, between the people at Best Buy and the multiple reviews from sites like,  Snap Sort, Camera Labs, Digital Photography School, and a great article from Improve Photography on the battle of Canon and Nikon. I also requested the help of many friends on Facebook to talk with me about what they use and like.


In the end after much internal deliberation and testing, I chose the Canon EOS 60D. I wanted something a step above the true beginner line that I could grow into but also knew I shouldn't mess around with the price point or the features of a pro model camera. The 60D fit both of those and also felt like magic in my hands. I think when someone is deciding over a DSLR purchase, no matter how much you read and decode reviews on the internet, the thing that matters most is what feels best in your own hands. Many more posts to come as I learn about my beautiful 60D and the magic that is photography.