Hi to all. Newbie to the forums.

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I just wanted to say Hello! I'm a member of other forums and know that current members hate repetitive questions being asked. I don't react that way or say, "have you used the search function". Some folks have and didn't find the answers they were/are looking for.

I've always liked photography and have been taking pictures since I was a 10 years old. Nothing high quality or professional. I just asked for and recieved cameras when I was a kid and remember want a Nikon F1. I didn't get it. I did get a Kodak Disk camera. This had the film in a circular disk. When printed the negatives and film both were on a little disk. Nothing special. I had an Olympus digital later in life, again, nothing special. Well I never did get any good camera and still don't have a great camera (Nikon Coolpix 4300). Still I loved that art of photography.

Now I have the resources to finally get a nice camera and I want a digital. Here goes the repetitive question........I tried the search function but couldn't find concensus on what was a good camera to start out with and not have to upgrade.

Could you guys recommend 1 and only 1 camera that I can take high quality DIGITAL photos with. It must be able to take macro, telephoto, and have all it's abilites contained not requiring extra flashes, lenses, or equipment, and be less than $1200.

I'm thinking the Rebel series. Is that alright to get and stay with for my uses. Taking macro photos with a lot of detail. Taking everyday photos that are of great quality and the ability to blow them up to 8 1/2 by 11. Taking photos that anyone would be proud to post on this forum such as the ones I've seen?

Sincerley,

Cliff