Hello from a total Newbie! And DSC-F828

[sweems12]

Hi there, just got into photography. I borrowed a Sony from a friend and it was very nice. I hear they are the best and easiest to use.

SO I'm now shopping for my own but I don't know where to start.

 

I saw this, it looks really cool but I don't know what I'm looking at:

 

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=31615331

 

Is this too old? Or can I get something low budget like this to practice with?

 

Thanks for anyone who can help me, and please be gentle.

 

[Colorado]

First this is a great place to start, but to give you a good response requires a little more info about how you see your self using the camera. What type of photos do you see taking. People? Sports? Nature? Snapshots of friends? Or has borrowing a camera peeked your interest in learning more about photography?