which is the best camara for new photographer?

I recently bought a Canon Powershot A530 and I love it. I had another digital camera and never got along with it. With the A530 you can use it on automatic if you are a beginner, like me, or you can do all the settings yourself once you know what you are doing. It is a good camera to learn on, as I am. It takes great pictures too. I was able to use it to take close up pictures that required a lot of detail when I posted some items for sale on Ebay. Be sure to get more memory chips for it though, as it only comes with a small one.
Canon's tech service is great too. The USB cord for the camera was overheating and I called to ask what to do. They answered very quickly, told me to throw away the cord and they sent a new one by FedEx.

If you are going to make photography any sort of job you need more than a point and shoot camera. These cost over 1,000. dollars usually. Photographers pay alot for their equipment, I know because I'm a photographer. If you want a decent point and shoot that will serve you well in low light check out the Fuji line. They are fantastic.
Also, check some user ratings in places like dpreview.com - they have great reviews.
If you want a digital SLR try the Canon line. The 5D is nice but pricey. The 30D (or even the 20D) is a good entry level camera and since the 5D came out the prices of the older versions have gone down some.
Really, try to get your hands on different cameras (both point and shoot and SLRs if that's what you are in the market for) and see how they feel in your hands. That's important too because if they are too small/large for your hands, or aren't comfortable you won't be comfortable using it.
HTH.

You definately need an SLR camera if you are looking at being semi-professional. A good semi-professional or professional digital SLR setup will cost you thousands of dollars once you buy the body, lenses, filters, flashes etc. If you can not afford this I suggest you look at a second hand 35mm film SLR. The good thing about digital is that many professionals are selling their 35mm SLR gear cheap as they upgrade to digital! I purchased a Canon T90 in great condition from a photography teacher with several lenses, original user manual etc for under $250. This is a professional standard camera. It does however have manual focus, you may want an autofocus camera. My reason for going manual is because I did not want to rely on point and shoot features. I feel I would learn much more and appreciate photography much more shooting fully manual. eBay is a great place to look for second hand gear or some camera stores have a range of second hand gear.

Well, as has been stated, if you are looking to make any money at it, you need an SLR. More specifically, today, you need to go digital. Why? Because if you don't, your potential clients will go with someone who has. If you are waiting on processing of film, you are going to be slower than someone offering digital. I do some freelance photography and I can either upload my photos to my clients server or get them a CD of photos within 20 minutes of the shoot. Film, at best, is one hour and that's very expensive.

DSLRs can get quite costly, but if you are just getting into it, there are some good entry level cameras you can get, then upgrade as you learn and earn more. The entry levels are at least 6MP, which makes a very nice 11x14, and can even go a little larger. Canon's Rebel with a lens goes for just over $800. It's got great features, is highly rated and is 10MP. Nikon has a couple of cameras under $1000. The new D40 is about $600, the older D50 is about $700, and the D80 is about $1000. The D40 and D50 are 6MP while the D80 is 10MP.

There are others out there in the $1000 range, but every test I've seen puts the Canon and Nikon above all competition. You couldn't go wrong with one of those.

You'll also want to consider your lenses. You'll most likely need at least two lenses, one in the 30-90mm range, even a zoom, and the other in the 200-300mm range. I have a 30-75mm zoom and a 70-300mm zoom. I can get anything I need from groups to portraits to sports.

Finally, don't forget lighting. You'd really have to specialize this for your needs and available space. It can go from a simple flash to a pair of studio lights with umbrellas or soft boxes. I'll leave it at that or you're head will spin. For now, get the camera and lenses.

You didn't mention anything about your experience in photography. Since you want to make this as your part-time job, then I guess, you must have some practical knowledge about photography. Anyway, a pro or a semi pro needs a good camera. Get a DSLR, and one that you can afford. Because, you will need some lenses and also professional editing software.

I think that the best camera to use today is the digital camera. When I came here to Tel Aviv, in Israel to work, I did not realize that the place is so amazing and so picturesque. There are lots of places and sites that are really worthy of taking pictures of. Many such places are also found in Jerusalem, specifically in the Old City where the historical and biblical sites are found.

hey frn, nice to know that you like clicking photographs, coz i love to be clicked!well, my personal favorite in camera is canon powershot but i'll also recommend you to get an slr for yourself. all the best for your career in photography!

You are going to need a DSLR camera. I would suggest a canon rebelESO 350 or 400. You did not say what typeof photography you are going to do part time. That would make a big difference in what people would recommend. As a professional Photographer I can tell you that it is a difficult area to break into. You will find yourself taking photos that are not as interesting as others. I take sports photos and sell them. I could do this all day, there is a challenge that I find exciting. To make money I take individual and team photos which is not very exciting. I am lucky because I get paid to do something I love. Good luck.