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<blockquote data-quote="KWJams" data-source="post: 113994" data-attributes="member: 1926">Even though most point and shoot cameras have scene settings for different subjects. Sports, Pets, Indoor Party, etc. that makes them very capable tools for a novice. The advantage of an entry level DSLR like the D3100 or the D3200 is it allows the user to manually control the settings. They do not provide the knowledge to control those settings -- just the control of them.Your child is growing up and changing daily and by the moment. The desire to capture those moments are understandable, but the answer can not be met by how expensive or complex the camera is that you purchase. You will want great pictures right out of the box, but without the knowledge on how to go beyond the &quot;user friendly&quot; scene settings my fear is that you will be disappointed and rely more and more on your iPhone. I am not trying to discourage you from stepping up to a DSLR, just trying to give you a clear picture of what you are getting in to.Here is the results of a quick Google search on beginning DSLR photography --&gt; <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners" target="_blank">Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="KWJams, post: 113994, member: 1926"] Even though most point and shoot cameras have scene settings for different subjects. Sports, Pets, Indoor Party, etc. that makes them very capable tools for a novice. The advantage of an entry level DSLR like the D3100 or the D3200 is it allows the user to manually control the settings. They do not provide the knowledge to control those settings -- just the control of them. Your child is growing up and changing daily and by the moment. The desire to capture those moments are understandable, but the answer can not be met by how expensive or complex the camera is that you purchase. You will want great pictures right out of the box, but without the knowledge on how to go beyond the "user friendly" scene settings my fear is that you will be disappointed and rely more and more on your iPhone. I am not trying to discourage you from stepping up to a DSLR, just trying to give you a clear picture of what you are getting in to. Here is the results of a quick Google search on beginning DSLR photography --> [URL="http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners"]Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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