I'm looking to get into photography seriously, I have some wild and crazy, unique ideas that I think will work, look good and give good results, but there's a few things stopping me..

A) I don't have a camera, and can't afford even a basic compact at the moment.

B) I don't know how to properly use filters, set ISO and white balance levels, don't know what sort of appature and exposure settings to use for what shots and lighting conditions etc.

C) can anyone help? teach me?