[liam80]

Hi all as i'm fairly new to taking photography seriously please be gentle with me???

i've had a canon 350d for some time now but only really used it as a point and shoot and got lucky captures on a few occasions,i feel as if the camera (and it's owner) have a long way to go to unlock it's potential so my question really is....

Many people/mags etc say upgrade the body to say a 450d but surely this won't make me a better photographer? Also could the £400 be better spent on say a macro lens as i'm itching to get upclose and personal next spring!!

So really for peace of mind is it better i stick with the 350d learn the basics,get to know the theory and camera inside out and practice hard or is an upgrade really on the cards???

any advice gratefully recieved............