I know this doesn't help much since every post on here has been alternating between Canon and Nikon, but here's my two cents. I enjoy photography greatly and have really gotten into it since the era of "relatively" cheap consumer DSLR's. I initially bought a Canon Rebel and was very pleased with it as a starter camera. As I began delving more in photography and buying more glass (i.e lenses) I decided to upgrade to a Canon 5D Mark II and I have been a happy camper every since. Remember to invest more in your lens that your body, it is what matters at the end of the day. Maybe this guide can help you a little: http://reviews.cnet.com/dslr-buying-guide/
I have also found that this website is really great for learners (90% of what I have learned about photography is from the internet, the rest 10% from friends and classes online):http://digital-photography-school.com/ .
I know this doesn't help much since every post on here has been alternating between Canon and Nikon, but here's my two cents. I enjoy photography greatly and have really gotten into it since the era of "relatively" cheap consumer DSLR's. I initially bought a Canon Rebel and was very pleased with it as a starter camera. As I began delving more in photography and buying more glass (i.e lenses) I decided to upgrade to a Canon 5D Mark II and I have been a happy camper every since. Remember to invest more in your lens that your body, it is what matters at the end of the day. Maybe this guide can help you a little: http://reviews.cnet.com/dslr-buying-guide/
I have also found that this website is really great for learners (90% of what I have learned about photography is from the internet, the rest 10% from friends and classes online):http://digital-photography-school.com/ .