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Beginner Photographer,what do I need?

Okay,so I want to become a photographer. Thing is, I'm clueless when it comes to cameras. I'm currently using my CELLPHONE to take pictures -_- So yea, can someone please give me a website for cameras,or description of the camera,where to get it from,etc...Oh,and it'd also be nice to know the price. ;] PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE,i'm dying to get my hands on a professional camera.

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1. In one word: knowledge. Your question implies a huge amount of advice and information, from where to start, to buying a camera, to using it. Start by going to: http://www.image-nut.com Go to the Tutorials and begin at the beginning... Equipment selection. If you want to learn quickly and get the basics right before you get into the advanced stuff this ought to do it for you - free of charge... it will answer your question and a lot more.
2. You don't have to start out big and expensive to get great photos. The camera isn't the one taking the great picture- you are. I have been taking photos for years and decided to take a photography class at a local community college. The class was inexpensive and the school had cameras for the students to use for projects. It was a great way to learn about what I needed when I was ready to buy the right camera. I have also found Ritz Camera (Wolf Camera) a great retailer for answering my questions honestly without trying to get me to buy a more expensive item. Ask to speak with an expert- not just the cashier. Good luck!
3. Not really sure what your intentions are. You say you want to be a photographer but I am not sure if you are intentending to make this your chosen career, or whether it is just a hobby. If you want to just start taking photographs for your own enjoyment, then you do not require a professional camera. An SLR is a good start though and there is a myriad of cameras to choose from. The two brands I would recommend are Nikon and Canon and the stand out cameras here are the Nikon D40, D80 or D300 and Canon 40D or 5D. The price for these will vary. My recommendation however for someone starting out in photography is a 35mm film SLR and a 50mm prime lens. Very low startup costs however it is a 'pay as you go' setup with film cost and film developing. If you want a professional camera however then the two standouts would be the Nikon D3 or the Canon 1D MkIII. You really should find a reputable camera house locally so you can touch and feel the cameras. I would just like to reiterate a point I made earlier; stay away from zoom lenses if you are learning photography. 99% (this percentage is merely a guess) of people do not use zoom lenses correctly. It takes discipline to use them in the manner for which they are intended. It is important that you know what characteristics each focal length will produce in the final image.
4. First, enroll in photography classes. Learning is best done in a classroom setting. You will learn about light and composition and shutter speeds and f-stops (also called apertures) and ISO. Once you've completed at least one year of classes you should be ready to begin thinking about a DSLR. Always remember: "There are no professional cameras. There are professional photographers.''