I'm assuming you're currently using some kinda point-n-shoot cam?
Read up a bit on composition etc etc and try it on your point-n-shoot first. (Tip: 1/3 composition rule is actually not written in stone..but it helps).
If you like photography, you'll need to understand that you can get some good shots from your point-n-shoot as well.
I do not recommend going beyond your point-n-shoot until you figure out what you really like about photography. Especially if you have a tight budget.
Once you figure that out, it's generally between Canon or Nikon.
Canon entry level 500D
Nikon entry level D90 (replacement D7000 is having some pretty rave reviews)
I'm assuming you're currently using some kinda point-n-shoot cam?
Read up a bit on composition etc etc and try it on your point-n-shoot first. (Tip: 1/3 composition rule is actually not written in stone..but it helps).
If you like photography, you'll need to understand that you can get some good shots from your point-n-shoot as well.
I do not recommend going beyond your point-n-shoot until you figure out what you really like about photography. Especially if you have a tight budget.
Once you figure that out, it's generally between Canon or Nikon.
Canon entry level 500D
Nikon entry level D90 (replacement D7000 is having some pretty rave reviews)