>>5428330I recently got a DSLR after my old point and shoot died. It's way better than the point and shoot, where it was nigh impossible to get a good shot unless I've got a hot as hell sunny day.
I got an older model, so the price was pretty cheap. Cheaper than a new point and shoot anyways.
My point is, try looking for an older model (preferably never been opened or from a trusted source) that was fairly high end when it first came out. That way, you can get a good product for a low buy-in until you're more comfortable with cameras.
Or just use your phone's camera.