Best SLR

[eachpeach]

prefer best SLR for a beginner?

I have used a Canon powershot p and s, and a Canon powershot pro for 6 years. I am just missing something in the pictures. And wanting something more in my pictures. I want something decent zoom, great micro (for close up of buggies) and something that can handle shaking.. I have no idea where to start, what to get, where to buy. This will be mostly used for amteur use taking photos of my children pets, flowers, bugs, and picture of our travels

I prefer a digital SLR for under 800.00, but we can budget up to 1500.00. And what sort of lens would be good for a beginner to work with



I want details instead of reading a bunch of reviews. I love Canon, but might be willing to try something different. So thinking a rebel, but just wondering/wanting more in depth knowledge on what is the best digtail slr camera.

So... any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Thanks