Like danib said, I'm no pro...but I can take photos that pass as pro with my D50!!! Tee-hee. I am seriously in love with this thing! Goes like this: I'd get DH and DD out of the house if there were a fire...and then my camera. Get it if you can afford it. I've yet to learn all there is to know, but I can see a tremendous change for the better in my photos!