DSLR cam's take a lot of practice. My pictures started off looking a lot worse than my previous digital camera pictures. But once you figure out what everything does and know how to work the controls, it's like riding a bike. Mine was a Christmas present, and at the time they were giving out DSLR Cameras For Dummies with every purchase of one. It helped me A LOT. Easy to read and, honestly, rather enjoyable~ It teaches you how the camera works, breaks down each and every function, tells you how to best utilize said function, and even gives you tips for using photoshop.
