Quote Originally Posted by hplmom
Not sure where to turn but to all of you...I am slowly "breaking" into the world of photography - working towards it as a career. I am unsure which Digital SLR to purchase:
Nikon D200
Sony's new Alpha A100
Canon EOS 30D
Any help will be most appeciated. Pricing doesn't influence my decision...seeking high quality/resolution, performance, etc....

Thanks in advance!
LR
Camera manufacturers are about to announce a few new models which might interest you:

- the Nikon D80 (or whatever) should line up against the Sony A100 and to some extent the Canon 30D
- the Canon 40D (or whatever) should line up against the Nikon D200

Any of these cameras should suit your needs, though the pros usually go for Canon or Nikon. This is your first step into a system and once you've started to invest in it then you don't want to change. Best first step is to take the 30D and D200 in your hands and see which one you are most comfortable with, the controls make sense, etc.

Charles