Shane speaks truth, man. His first shots weren't all that great but he REALLY did learn how to use his camera well. I don't remember what he has now. I started with a crapola camera too (came w/ a computer, how good can that be, not to mention it was already out of date by a year or two!). I use a Kodak EasyShare z730 (5mp) but get this, I don't use the MAX 5.0 MP! MOst of my shots, according to the setting I use, shoot between 3-4mp.
BTW, either a tripod or shooting on a stable surface works wonders too.
What I'm after...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...5&type=category