Yes i succumbed and bought a DSLR today, all the great shots you guys put on here proved to be a temptation too far.
I now have my grubby paws on a Canon EOS 350d and a EF-S 18-55 lens, also got a 512 card and a spare battery and its scary

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My intention is to give it a whirl before i go down the big lens route, but i would appreciate any advice as to what i should be looking at in the near future.
My interests as far as photography goes will be wildlife (mainly birds), landscapes, and butterfly/insects/and plants.
I have been digiscoping for 2 years, very basic and simple stuff, but i would like to move on and any advice will be gratefully received.
Be gentle. brian.