Quote Originally Posted by MezoF5 View Post
Same question as mf11, but my budget is $1500 max. The 3 models that seem to be front-runners are Canon T3i, Canon 60D, and Nikon D5100. Will the kit lenses be good starters? (18-55 only or 18-55 & 55-200 for T3i and D5100...18-135 lens for 60D--the 60D 2 lens kit is out of my price range)

I'll be making this purchase from Dell. That's the only caveat.
Kits are nice lenses but personally I would get a body and then order something a little better than a kit. You might also check Adorama used. You might run into a deal and they are great to work with.