what camera should i get?

[Kryptic4L]

Originally Posted by RuGlu6

Camera body doesn't mean as much as a good lens, kit lens is usually mediocre.
get something at least 2.8 aperture, good lens clarity.

AGREED, ive seen many people demolish people with 5000 dollar bodys with some skill and a good lens with a entry level dslr

I would strongly agree with this one. MOST of us will never use all the features that a high end dslr is equiped for. Personally I like canon dslr's as you can still use a lot of the old lenses. I picked up a Canon 30d with 2 lenses used for $450. I purchased it almost 2 years ago now and still find it does more than I need.

Get a quality used body and use the money you saved on better lenses. You will be happy you did! .

Agreed again, I own a 40d which has plenty of feature's which I got used for much less saved a bunch on the extras etc.. Also I cannot live without the fast change settings on the top anymore. Rather then navigating menus

[Marlin65]

So what did you end up getting?
I shoot a Canon 30D but Nikon has good stuff as well. You still need someone that is good at the end of the camera as a good photographer can still make a good shot with a shitty cameras.
Also if you can't shoot but can photoshop you are golden. These days it is more than just a good camera. That being said you are always good with Canon or Nikon and Sony, Pentax etc make good stuff as well.