real camera

I'm going to post this here and in the coffee shop because I'm not sure where it belongs, or where I'll get the best advice.

I'm ready to invest in a real camera, digital SLR I guess unless somebody has better advice, so have at it.

I'm prepared to spend up to $2,000 for the camera, if I need to go more I probably will, if I can get off for less all the better.

I want the capablility of adding a super zoom lens at somepoint also.

advice?

 

You got a lot of deciding about what you want the camera to do. Try these sites they'll tell you most everything you'll need to know about DSLR's

http://www.steves-digicams.com/

http://www.dpreview.com/

I use the E-500 & the E-100rs by Olympus.

 

Nikon DSLR

Just a fan of Nikon since the 70's....

I watch out for
memory card type (SD is most popular)
Cheaper and available everywhere, big as 2GB last time I checked.

Lens Make sure a variety of lenses are available,
One Size does not fit all.

Hype Recommendations and oversell.
If you are just snapping pictures of family and friends. You won't need a lot of features. But if you are doing professional grade portraits. Get the best/most features for the money.
Stop Motion
Bulb setting (Shown as B on older SLR cameras)
Short Video clips would also be good... you never know when you will wish you had it.



ummm yes I was a photographer once