hello all, as the title states, I am new to the world of DSLR cameras. but since my wife is buying me a camera for my birthday, i think i like the D300 by nikon. i am a little worried it is too much camera for a newb? i have looked at almost every website and am very thankful i found this site as it helped me from making a big mistake with regards to whom i am buying from.

any how, i have a professional auto detailing business and would like to expand my ability to take better before pictures of cars i work on. i have a simple point and click right now, but seeing other more experienced detailers using DSLR cameras and coming up with great pictures, i want to up my game so to speak. the main use will be for close up pictures of paint condition on cars before i correct the paint and full pictures after. i would also be using the camera for family, vacation and maybe just to get creative. i did attend art center college of design in pasadena so i have an art back ground. i am getting the camera used, but it looks new and has a US warranty.

any and all input would be greatly appreciated.