Digital SLR Recommendations?

[maverick786us]

Thanks for the suggestion John.

Coming back to your questions. I can spend around 1000$ for a camera. But like you suggested. Just like PCs I don't plan to upgrade cameras every year, Therefore I would like have a semi professional camera with a basic lens, and then within 6 month or so I can buy a better lens.

What kind of photography your wife is interested in? Also, how much photography experience does she have?

All time usuage.
1) Family pictures
2) Nature
3) Adventure
4) Travel
5) Seights
6) Nightlife

In addition we have special perference in taking pictures of far distance objects that are not clear with bare eyes.

She is not a professional photographer therefore she has nigligible experience in terms of professional photography. But we travel a lot, love the nature therefore for that require a semi professional camera (ex Nikon D7000, D3100, D5100 Cannon D60, D550 and the one suggested by you)