After realizing I had surprassed 2,000 photos in my iPhoto library, I decided I needed a serious camera. I exhaustingly read reviews about cameras and lenses and the new and hottest and chromatic aberrations and looked at photos of brick walls and compared crop factors and… well, I learned a couple of things.

1. The Nikon D90 is hot.
2. I don’t want to spend that much.
3. Lenses are really the worthwhile investment for a budding enthusiast, anyway.

I believe I arrived at a good decision; I acquired the best of the entry-level DSLR bodies, and splurged on a higher quality lens that will last me. The total cost for an excellent piece of glass, a 12.3 megapixel body, a lens hood, and a dual-function camera bag and holster was just under $1,000. I’d recommend anyone taking lots of photos with a point-and-shoot look at upgrading.

Just look at the photos.