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Hi, gang! I will probably be purchasing a new DSLR in the coming months, and I don't know where to start when buying one, or even researching what I need. Right now I have a fairly simple point & shoot (a Kodak C875), but I'm wanting to take my photography to the next level.

I also have some major travel opportunities coming up that I want to be ready for, so that's my main consideration.

I need suggestions for cameras and lens that:

travel well
take great landscapes and people shots
excellent for architecture, nature
night shots

I'll eventually want to try macros too, but that can be added later with additional lens if need be.

My questions probably show my ignorance, but maybe I'll eventually learn! With your help, I hope!

Any and all advice concerning brands, styles, models, lens, filters, etc very, very welcome and encouraged. Oh, and budget is a consideration too. I don't have to go cheap, cheap, but I also don't want to break the bank (or give Tim a heart attack!)

Blessings my new friends,
Tracy

How much was you wanting to spend ? Where was you thinking about ordering you camera from. if ya can an got yahoo messenger just add me an I feel I can give ya some good advice from learned lesson's. My email is canonman20d@yahoo.com I been photographing about 9yrs. an I would never go back to film.

Hi,
First I feel that you are not giving yourself near the credit you should.  AS far as your ignorance......Aren't we all!....at least in some manner or another.    Use your web skills to reserch particular products.   You probably will do no wrong going with either a canon or nikon product.  Simply comes down to your budget.   Make sure to pick up some "fast" lenses.   For instance I purchase only lenses that will give at least 2.8.  Have fun.
Be Blesses,
John