Millions of people love the digital SLR camera because they are able to take great pictures without having vast knowledge of experience. For the novice, the process of shopping for a camera can be intimidating because of the price, and also there is so much on the market in terms of prices, features, options, etc. If you're really brand new to photography, then there is much to learn, and just getting familiar with the jargon is half the battle. So we'll get you started with a few excellent points that will help you find the SLR camera that's just right.

We know you want to take great shots, but how about video? Think you'll want that, as well? You can have your video, cake, and eat it too because digital SLR cameras allow you to do that. It hasn't been that long, but there was a time when you had to use a separate camcorder for shooting video. Have you ever heard of movie mode with cameras? If not, they're found on the better cameras. What's even more, if you want some of those cameras will even have provisions for using a mic so you can get even higher quality sound. You have to keep in mind that these are still cameras, and not designed for someone looking to shoot a feature film, but the ability to make simple videos is a great feature you may want to look for when you go shopping for digital SLR cameras. Of course the first thing to consider is what your budget looks like cause these cameras aren't cheap. The bigger the budget the better the camera you will find. The reality is that even the least expensive SLR camera can be just enough for the average person. In general, you will be able to save money by purchasing a kit that includes the camera and the lens, rather than buying them separately. If you find a camera that you want is a little out of your range, you can look for it to be on sale, or perhaps wait to see if the price comes down.

Digital SLR cameras can be bought as kits or camera body only, where you have to buy the lens separately. The SLR camera kit is popular, and adequate, for photography beginners; and the more experienced person will usually know what kind of lens to get. The photography novice can find a great deal of satisfaction with the kit lens. If you do some pricing you'll see that the kits go for much less than making two different purchases for body and lens. That piece of helpful info can save you money when you're talking to a sales rep - just in case. Another potential situation is shopping on the web; so just remember that SLR camera kits are available and can be bought. It doesn't matter if you buy offline or online, be very sure of what you're getting with the price you're paying.

There is much more to digital SLR cameras then what we've talked about, so be sure to do your research. Buying one of these cameras can be exciting, as with only a little practice you'll find yourself taking photos that you would never have thought possible. While some of the features may sound complicated, the fact is they are mainly designed to simplify the process of taking pictures. They want as much market capture as possible, so the way they do that is by making so many features as automatic as possible.