[crookedbrains]

I'm really interested in photography not as a profession just as a hobby.I capture pics of nature and I really don't know which camera I should choose from so many brands and models.

[colbtech]

Photography is a fantastic hobby. Occasionally (as an amateur) you get the one shot that is worth a million lifetimes. In my case it was a snapshot of my daughter sitting on the stairs after a bath.

As a hobby, I would start with a digital camera rather than film (keeps the cost down). Personally Canon is my choice. There are a variety of models and the best bet is to find one that you feel comfortable with. Start cheap, no point in spending 100s and you then decide that this isn't for you. I would be inclined to start with a compact camera something like the Canon Ixus range. See how you get on and then maybe upgrade. Go to online stores like amazon.com, read reviews online of the various makes/models of cameras. Good luck.

[iAMfromHuntersBar]

I've just got a couple of questions to ask;

What sort of price range are you looking at?

When you take pictures of nature, are you talking about close-ups (like plants and insects) or bigger, fast moving animals (like dogs, rabbits... capuchin!)?