Digital photography has come of age. Within the past year, high quality digital cameras have come into the price range that professionals, high end amateurs, even base amateurs can embrace. With the introduction of the Nikon D1, the Nikon Coolpix 990, the Canon D30, the Fuji S1, the Olympus Camedia E100RS, and the Sony DSC D770 Cybershot, there is high quality digital camera available in almost every price range. These cameras offer the ease of point and shoot, instant gratification and most importantly, a forgiveness that film never could. Choosing the correct camera for your skill level is as important as price.
Technology is the most important factor.
And pixels are the defining factor. More is better. You can never have enough pixels. But the more you get, the higher the price of the camera. Don t be fooled by someone who says you can add pixels later.