Good news for beginners looking for a new camera

The vast majority of questions on the beginners forum are about seeking advice to buy a camera. The good news is that your camera choice (especially at the point-and-shoot level) is not a big deal. If you haven't already seen it, check out this thread/video of a photoshoot with an iphone.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1025&message=35761907&q=fstoppers&qf=m

Results from the photoshoot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fstoppers

I'm not saying that just because your camera-to-be is better than an iphone, that you can pull off these shots. My point is that technique and lighting (including lighting equipment) have a greater effect on image quality than the camera itself.

Hope this reduces the anxiety with choosing the "right" camera. Meanwhile, drop by the lighting forum

Best regards,
Michael

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