Photography Gear - Which Camera Should I Buy?

What camera should I buy?  That’s like asking me which car to buy, but probably worse.  All depends, like a car, on what you want or care about.

Rather than say buy this camera, better I offer some quick tips:

UPDATE:
Check out this article from Digital Photo Secrets:
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Camera 

Do you already have a camera?  Probably.  What don’t you like or want to improve about it?  Some typical responses:

I want to take better pictures?  What’s wrong with the pictures you take now?

I just want them to look better.  Maybe you just need to improve your photography skills.  Try a FREE site like this: http://www.photographycourses.biz/videos

My photos are grainy or blurry.  Improve your skills (see above).  Read your camera manual.  I know, YUCK.  Better, download one from the manufacturer’s web site.  You can easily search that one.  Bottom line, learn your camera’s capabilities and how to best use it.  You might be surprised what your current camera can do, once you know how. 

Look over features and specifications of some cameras to help you figure out what you want or don’t care about.  http://www.amazon.com is a great place to do this. 

Armed with the above knowledge, NOW ask which camera to buy.  However, take any advice with a grain of salt, especially a sales pitch.  Remember often their objective is to sell you as much as they can, whether you really need it or not. Also, always ask about a NO QUESTIONS ASKED return policy.  Make sure you test your new camera before that timeframe expires.

As usual, any questions, fire away.