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Hello. I would like to purchase an SLR digital camera. I do not know
much of anything about digital cameras, thus I wish to educate myself
about them first, before buying one. I am an artist, and need to be able to take
photographs that are extremely clear and can be expanded with “no or
little noise”. I ordered SLR cameras for dummies, and I would love any other
ideas as to how to best educate myself so that I could purchase the
best SLR, at the best price of course!Thanks so much.
Slr Digital Camera Help From An Expert Requested?
February 5th, 2010 
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http://www.dpreview.com is a great resource for digital cameras and
associated reviews.
If you want maximum potential for expansion but with minimum noise then you need to look at a full frame camera with both great resolution and large pixels.
The minimum spec would be the Canon EOS 5DMk2.
It is expensive but has 21 megapixels resolution and a low minimum ISO speed which answers both your requirements.
The EOS 5DMk2 require good lenses to get the best out of it.
If you can tell us a bit more about the kind of art you wish to make we can perhaps advise you on more appropriate or even less expensive kit.
Cheers
There are many resources for learning about DSLR cameras. Go to http://dpreview.com for one, they have a glossary of terms and you can search the different DSLR cameras by name and compare them by features, read their reviews, and study sample photos.
Also go to the different camera’s web sites.. Canon, Nikon, Pentax.. and get an idea of what they have to offer.
Go to a real camera store ( not Best Buy or Wal Mart) and handle the different cameras you are interested in, talk to the sales person and try the cameras with different lenses.
A good book to help you get started once you have purchased a camera is “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Peterson, this book will help you understand the relationships between Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO.
Also check out the various photography forums online, and read what the members are saying about their cameras.
Bottom line, buy the camera that feels best in your hands.