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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gfinlayson" data-source="post: 57124" data-attributes="member: 8768">If I can add one more thing - how good your photographs are has very little to do with the camera. It's all about the skills of the photographer. In the hands of a top class photographer, a 'better' camera might let him capture a picture more easily than with a 'lesser' model. Owning a good camera doesn't make you a better photographer. Concentrating on artistic creativity, exposure,  lighting, composition, balance and really getting to know your current camera will make better photos.I've seen pros produce stunning images on compact cameras that I still aspire to with a DSLR and some really expensive glass.I'd stick with your D70 and learn it inside out in all modes, including manual. Once you've reached the limits of what it can do and the camera is holding you back from the shots you want to achieve, then is the time to consider an upgrade.I've seen too many enthusiasts spend fortunes on 'upgrades', only to be disappointed by the fact that their photos haven't improved.In the meantime take lots of photos, get onto some workshops and learn, learn, learn. You might also want to think about lenses that are more suited to your current interests - maybe a dedicated macro lens (there are lots to choose from), and something more specific to portraits, such as the 85mm f/1.8 AF-S......I once read a quote about a very famous photographer, who on arriving as a guest at someone's house for dinner was told by the host - "Wow, your photos are amazing, you must have a really great camera". On leaving at the end of the evening, he said to the host "Wow, dinner was amazing, you must have a really great stove......"</blockquote>

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