Photographer and writer Shawn M. Tomlinson, author of the Photo Curmudgeon column and books, explains in detail how to choose a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. From the boo: "Choosing a camera for a serious photographer - whether a budding amateur, long-time enthusiast, semi-pro or pro - is a serious consideration because it is the main tool of the trade. It is what makes what you do possible. No matter how good the camera, it doesn't make up for lack of skill, talent or vision. That all has to come from you. What the right camera will do is make it easier and more possible to achieve your photographic vision." The author covers the basics of buying and working with a DSLR body, illustrating his points with many photos. This is volume 11 of the Shawn M. Tomlinson' Guide to Photography series.