Photodonna,

welllll, it depends -- do you want a DSLR, a big zoom fixed lens or pocket?

I shoot more than 50% with my iPhone these days.

and if you want a DSLR -- what do you like to shoot (do you need a zoom or do you shoot close objects?)

LOL! I know nothing about cameras so I have no idea what you mean when you say DSLR.

I want a good camera because I have a grandson coming soon but I am also starting a skin care blog and want to be able to take good pictures of products and such. I see other blogs (makeup, skincare and even food blogs_ and the pictures are really good with very clear and crisp pictures and I want that but something I can grow into and use if I happen to get really good at it. I don't know that will happen but I don't want to have to get something else later. Does that make sense?

DSLR (digital single lens reflex) -- interchangeable lens camera

I always recommend Canon DSLRs since I feel they are more user friendly with the menus and buttons. Buy the body (the latest Rebel is wonderful -- T5i) with an 18-55 lens. I also suggest a 50mm lens (f1.4) to go along with and if you like to zoom add the Tamron 70-300.

If you do not want to get into all the lenses and filters and such -- look at a Panasonic Lumix superzoom.

Skip a pocket camera and use an iPhone (favorite apps -- Camera+ and Hipstamatic)

Research on dpreview dot com

On 4/2/2014 Photo Donna said:

welllll, it depends -- do you want a DSLR, a big zoom fixed lens or pocket?

I shoot more than 50% with my iPhone these days.

Really. What type of photos? I can't imagine using a phone for photos.

On 4/2/2014 Photo Donna said:

DSLR (digital single lens reflex) -- interchangeable lens camera

I always recommend Canon DSLRs since I feel they are more user friendly with the menus and buttons. Buy the body (the latest Rebel is wonderful -- T5i) with an 18-55 lens. I also suggest a 50mm lens (f1.4) to go along with and if you like to zoom add the Tamron 70-300.

If you do not want to get into all the lenses and filters and such -- look at a Panasonic Lumix superzoom.

Skip a pocket camera and use an iPhone (favorite apps -- Camera+ and Hipstamatic)

Research on dpreview dot com

Thank you so much! I am going to print this out and research. I do want to be able to put different lenses on it.

I have also heard a lot of people taking photos with their iPhones because they do take some good pictures!

Again, thanks so much!

On 4/2/2014 glb613 said:

On 4/2/2014 Photo Donna said:

welllll, it depends -- do you want a DSLR, a big zoom fixed lens or pocket?

I shoot more than 50% with my iPhone these days.

Really. What type of photos? I can't imagine using a phone for photos.

all types of photos --

I have printed my iPhone images from 2.5 inches square to 24 inches square. I have many hanging in a gallery and last fall had a show of images shot exclusively with my iPhone. Many bloggers (especially food bloggers) use iPhone images.

Next week I am shipping two iPhone images to Texas for shows and one to an exhibit in California.

Photo donna...what is the resolution of the photos from the iphone?

I know they take good photos, just wondering what the resolution was.....and I guess it would make a difference on which phone you have, correct?

On 4/2/2014 glb613 said:

On 4/2/2014 Photo Donna said:

welllll, it depends -- do you want a DSLR, a big zoom fixed lens or pocket?

I shoot more than 50% with my iPhone these days.

Really. What type of photos? I can't imagine using a phone for photos.

PD is right! my iphone takes the best pictures! so clear and crisp - i have printed out many and framed. people can not believe it when i tell them it was with my iphone and NOT a $$$ digital camera!