Quote Originally Posted by edsav
I’ve read a ton of reviews and I know less now than I did a week ago on which camera I should buy.
Knowledge is a burden, isn't it?


Charles laid it out pretty well. The Nikon D50 and Canon Rebel XT/350D are the obvious choices. I happen to like the Olympus digital SLRs, even though they are, as Charles said, a niche player. The E-Series cameras are very compact and powerful. I think they're really onto something with the Four Thirds format. I've used the E-1 enough to appreciate it.

That said, unless you are already leaning toward the Olympus, I'd still steer you to Nikon or Canon. They both have more robust systems and since you have a Canon G2, you should feel right at home with the Rebel XT/350D. If you decide to go with the D50 or 350D, I'd recommend buying only the body and buying a different lens than the kit lens - especially since you're taking the camera on an important overseas trip. You will never regret investing in a good lens.