How I did it: I saved money.   I then did a lot of research to figure out which camera was best for me.  Finally, I decided to buy the Canon Rebel XS with the kit lens.  I am about to buy my first telephoto lens and fisheye lens.  I have had the camera for 2 months and absolutely love it.

Lessons & tips: Take your time and make sure you are buying the right camera for you.  Do not buy a bunch of lenses at first.  You will not need to spend more than $1000 for the first dSLR you buy.  This includes macro/wide-angle lenses 18-55 mm, telephoto 70-300 mm, case, and other cheap lenses to mess around with and have fun.  Also, buy a really big memory card, at least 4 GB.   

Resources: digital-photography-school.com
amazon.com
cnet.com

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