If you want into the DSLR market then get a Nikon D40. Awesome entry level body and you can get them used with two kit lenses for sub-500.
I would recommend this to anyone with a slight interest in photography. The important parts are essentially on par with anything short of D90/D300. And you can use any of the lenses in Nikon's catalog.
It has a 6.1MP sensor (and remember its not all about the megapixles) 2.5fps acceptable noise to 800.
Great size for a beginner body. Almost any Nikon lens every made will mount (with the exception of a few inward mounting fish-eyes. Super rare and old)
Seriously. Check it out. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
It has a 6.1MP sensor (and remember its not all about the megapixles) 2.5fps acceptable noise to 800.
Great size for a beginner body. Almost any Nikon lens every made will mount (with the exception of a few inward mounting fish-eyes. Super rare and old)
Seriously. Check it out. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
yes, but they may not all auto focus..
thanks, ill look into that....