I am looking to buy a new camera as well. I own a canon powershot a430 (point and shoot). After all my research i am most likely going with a canon rebel t3.

you just have to do research and see what features you want in the camera.

Thank you muchly. I will definately try that.

maybe i should've add that i am using a point and shoot. also where i live there are street lights. maybe i should try another location?

i was trying to take some photos of the moon and clouds. i didn't have any luck. i tried using my flash, no flash (w/ flashlight), no flash "light" at all and slowed down my shutter speed. with all that no such luck. any advice?

I am using a canon powershot A-Series 420. It is a point and shoot camera. Here are some of the pics I have taken.