Good Intro to Digital SLR Cameras

If you have ever considered a DSLR camera, especially a Nikon, here is a good introductory article from Mike Davidson. He discusses how to choose a camera and lens, and why you shouldn’t worry too much about megapixels. This is pretty basic info, but well-written.

I agree with his praise of Nikon’s 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. Although I sometimes find myself wishing I could zoom in/out for a shot, it is a very sharp, fast, and powerful lens–and cheap! I still have a long way to go before I can really take full advantage of what it offers, but I agree it is an incredible value. Personally, i would recommend that anyone considering a Nikon DSLR skip the kit lens and go with the 50mm. Then, you can always add lenses later.

BTW, I have a flickr set of pics that I have taken with that 50mm lens here. It’s constantly being updated, so check back often or subscribe to the feed for my pictures and never miss them!