Mobile Bay Reef Keepers

Here is what I am looking for:
At least 8 megapixels
SLR type
Needs to be able to change lenses
moderately priced (less that $1500)
rechargable battery
SD storage, but I am not familiar with the others
I prefer Canon and Nikon

I am not in a big hurry if there is something great coming out or if there is going to be a great deal sometime in the future. I already have two other digital cameras and two SLR film cameras. I have two Canon's (film and digital) Nikon (digital), Pentax (film). If anyone has different opinions about the features that I am looking for let me know. I pretty much gathered these from my experiences with other cameras. It will be used for a wide variety of things but mainly work and taking pictures of the places that I visit which is mostly from ot the drivers window.

Thanks in advance,
Scott

This is the camera of my dreams....I only post it because you mentioned " moderately priced (less that $1500) " and this fits the bill.

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?ca ... ctNr=25235#

Hope its of some help to you!

-Skip

Don't know much about those high end cameras. The only advise I can give you is to be certain it has an adjustable shutter speed option for fast action shots.

Brandon is the expert in this area, enough said. He can also steer you to some nice websites on the matter.

I was looking at the Rebel but I definately prefer Nikons. I will check that one out.

For SLR's I prefer canons, because of the lenses available. Don't know much about the Nikons really.
If I were shopping w/ a $1500 budget now, I would get the Digital Rebel XT (350d) from B&H (THere is a $100 Rebate available right now)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... Navigation

It is a little smaller than the 300d, shoots faster, has flash exposure compensation, and a bit better image quality. It's dirt cheap right now. The B&H Special does not include any lenses, use the rest of your budget to get a few decent lenses.

I guess it really depends on what you want to shoot, but for a tight budget like me, I'd get the 50mm 1.8, awesome fast prime lens great for low-light, portraits, etc. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... ype=search

A good all purpose carry around lens like the canon 28-135 IS
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... ype=search
(I really really want this lens, but it is not in the budget right now)

For the price this sigma lens is great, I think this is the same lens I have, but I paid more for it. I have had some incredible shots from it.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... ype=search


Buy a lesser expensive body and spend the rest on some decent glass, as it will make all the difference.

I think Daniel Miller has the Rebel XT (350D), maybe he could say if he really likes it.