Rec your SLR Camera

GabbyKnows

Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc?  Which brand/model do you recommend?  And how much did you pay? 

estherandgeoff2

Are you looking to buy an entry-level DSLR? I would stick to either a Canon or a Nikon. The latest Canon is the Rebel T2i. With the kit lens it goes for about $899. I'm not sure what the equivalent Nikon camera is. Check out the Photography board on the Bump to get more recommendations.

hopscotch.

What PP said...go with Nikon or Canon for DSLRs.  I shoot with a Nikon D90, but it is probably too expensive/advanced for an entry-level.  I know more about Nikons now than I do Canons (at least DSLR-wise), so if you are looking for an entry level DSLR, take a look at the Nikon D3000, or see if you can find even a cheap D40 (that's been discontinued) somewhere.  Both are great cameras. 

I love my D90, but I need the megapixels for wildlife photography and cropping, as well as the more readily accessible buttons for changing settings on the fly.  If you are going to be shooting in "auto" mode or just want to try out a DSLR, I'd definitely stick with a D40 or D3000.

With Canons, take a look at the Rebel series.  They have some entry level DSLRs in that series, as well.  They are also great DSLRS, but I just can't recommend a specific one since I haven't used one in about 4 years (and back then I used the Canon 400d - which I believe is the Rebel XTi).

GabbyKnows

Yes, it'll be my first SLR camera.  We're going on a long trip and we'd love to have some great photos.  Costco sells the Nikon 3000 and 5000, so I may just get it there.  Thanks for the ideas!

kac831

canon XSI

usually Amazon or BandH photo have better prices than costco, bestbuy ect