I agree with the O.P., and A.P Photo. I ask DinanM3Atl all the time about what camera setup I should go with. I am not one of those guys who willk drop $800+ on a camera, then just "use" it to take random subpar pics. He linked me to a few websites that have more than enough information to start a hobby in photography.

I can see how DSLR cameras are a bandwagon trend, rather than "newer" technology. There are lots of people who will buy an expensive DSLR just to say they have one. Let them blow money on them! Personally, I want to buy one because I plan to make this a personal hobby. I want to spend for a good/decent setup once, perfect, and upgrade from there if I ever need to. My P&S that I got 3 years ago is cool, but I want more.

I borrowed my uncles Pentax SLR and went to the Santa run. Jamie was there with his baller ass camera, but took the time to give a noob a few pointers. I felt like a big ass kid, lol!

I think that some of you (or one) experienced photogs could make a sticky with the good links for information. All you can do from there is hope that people will have the brains to read it. Even better, make a sticky where you guys list what equipment you use and why. It's your call