It's that time of year again when I the most common question I get is, "What camera should I buy for Shoot the Dog?"

The question seems simple, but the answer can be mind-boggling in its complexity.

If you are here to just get an answer and then race off to the camera store to make your purchase, I'll start with my recommendations. If you want to know the *why* behind my recommendations, stick around a little longer for more details.