Hi,

I need your advice to guide my through the dSLR world;

Want to buy a dSLR within a budget of $1000, i used to have Olympus 10x optical zoom camera.

i know that i should have powerful zoom capabilities but i don't understand for instance how many nX optical zoom can be equivalent to a 200mm lens??

also if any one could give me advice on what brand to choose and the lenses that can make get the best out of my trip with a dSLR?
Or shall i opt for the new ultra zoom Olypmus SP 570 UZ, as it has 20 x zoom and can add extender 2X? is this achievable with a dSLR with in my budget?

Thanks a lot in advance and sorry for being to long but sure you understand
Magdy