Cannon or Nixon are the best digital SLR cameras for a beginner to use. Looking at reviews would help a lot because most people that have reviews are ordinary people.
I'd suggest having a look at Sony's DSLR offerings, they have a whole range especially suited to beginners that ease you into using them after using point-and-shoot cameras.
All digital SLR cameras are basically the same. The only difference you'll find will be the ease of use/accessibility of the controls, and other features like the built-in image stabilization of Sony...
Start by powering on the camera and ensuring you have enough light around.Next, adjust the image mode to different modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Closeup or Sports depending on what you need.Now,...
Digital. You'll want to take a lot of photos, and film is too expensive. If you really want to learn photography, pick up a good text (it will cost you about $50) and start at the beginning. Also,...