ppb wrote: ↑It truly is the camera. At first I thought it was something we were doing but basically the subject pretty much has to be still in order for the camera to take a nice clear picture. The moment our little one (or anyone for that matter) moves, it blurs the whole picture. We always had point & shoot and to tell you the truth now that I recall every time we did take pictures everyone would pose and stay still, so I guess that's why this problem never occurred. But with a little baby you can't tell him to stay still...
I'll just buy it at regular price and wait if there is a sale and do a price adjustment...I just can't wait any longer...been putting it off for too long. You'll probably hear from me soon as I start asking some beginner questions/advice
You are wise to get it underway ASAP. The hit ratio with a DSLR even by a newbie should be 90%.
At Henry's, Aden, or Vistek you'll be offered a Rebel with a kit lens or body only. The kit lens will be fine with the built in flash, and it has a good zoom range; I've used built-ins for family shots for many years.
If you want available light (no flash,) you will need a wide aperture lens, like the 50mm f/1.8, or the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 which is far pricier. A Rebel with kit zoom lens plus 50mm f/1.8 should get you going.