With the explosion of the digital camera age, more and more
people are trying their hand at becoming photographers. Between the
arena of consumer and professional photography equipment, there
lies a classification known as "prosumer". This is where most
budding photographers start, since the gear in the prosumer
category has a lot of the same features as professional gear, but
for a more consumer-friendly price. When you're selecting your
first piece of prosumer photography gear, make sure you are careful
to weigh the gains with the costs. You don't want to spend too much
money on your first piece of hardware, but you also don't want to
get something cheap that doesn't give results you need.