A digital to fit my photo needs- plz help

I used to use a minolta 370 SLR with a 70mm-210mm zoom. I am sick of spending so much money on film and processing and therefore have decided to venture out into the wide world of digital photography. But I am not sure what i really want.

I want a digital camera that will be just as good as my old SLR film camera. I am interested in manuel focusing but i havent tried AF that much. I mostly take photos of animals and nature so finding a camera with a good zoom is a must! My price bracket is no more than 1000 for the camera body (and if i can find less, its better). Also, I want nothing less then 6 pixels and i would perfer 7-8 or more. If only the body is suggested, also suggest a good lens with a good zoom.
Can someone please help me out?? I am in dire need of some advice. thank you everyone and have a nice day.

i dont want to tread on hallowed ground here.. but have u considered the none DLSR approach.. ??

trog100

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Originally Posted by Bellemorte

I used to use a minolta 370 SLR with a 70mm-210mm zoom. I am sick of spending so much money on film and processing and therefore have decided to venture out into the wide world of digital photography. But I am not sure what i really want.

I want a digital camera that will be just as good as my old SLR film camera. I am interested in manuel focusing but i havent tried AF that much. I mostly take photos of animals and nature so finding a camera with a good zoom is a must! My price bracket is no more than 1000 for the camera body (and if i can find less, its better). Also, I want nothing less then 6 pixels and i would perfer 7-8 or more. If only the body is suggested, also suggest a good lens with a good zoom.
Can someone please help me out?? I am in dire need of some advice. thank you everyone and have a nice day.

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The only camera in your price range is Canon's digital Rebel. It is less than $1000 including a surprisingly decent kit lens. I have one and it provides very high quality images. Don't get caught up in the megapixel race. DSLR's 6 MP is vastly better that any consumer-level camera with higher MP ratings. I would look at the Canon 28-135 IS as a great all-around lens.

I agree with Michael. The price has gone down. After rebate it's less than $700. I have this camera and I absolutely love it.

Check it out.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=297500&is=REG

then check the reviews on it here.

http://www.pcphotoreview.com/Profess...4_3127crx.aspx

Liz

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Originally Posted by Bellemorte

I used to use a minolta 370 SLR with a 70mm-210mm zoom. I am sick of spending so much money on film and processing and therefore have decided to venture out into the wide world of digital photography. But I am not sure what i really want.

I want a digital camera that will be just as good as my old SLR film camera. I am interested in manuel focusing but i havent tried AF that much. I mostly take photos of animals and nature so finding a camera with a good zoom is a must! My price bracket is no more than 1000 for the camera body (and if i can find less, its better). Also, I want nothing less then 6 pixels and i would perfer 7-8 or more. If only the body is suggested, also suggest a good lens with a good zoom.
Can someone please help me out?? I am in dire need of some advice. thank you everyone and have a nice day.

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Vote #3 for rebel.