Having only ever done point and shoot with a compact I decided to have a go with a 'proper' camera and took the plunge and got a DSLR in Nov 08. Being on a tight budget I opted for a sony a200 with a kit lens(i'll just have to continue to drool over the more expensive models). Being a latecomer to photography I'm finding it a bit of a learning curve but I am enjoying it and the information I find on photosig is definitely helping me along the way. Now all I need is some more hours in the day so I could get out and take more pics, juggling a job, college course and nine year old triplets doesn't leave a lot of time for hobbies.