Have you read the stickies?

Why the bias against film?

"I was told by a close friend that a XTi would be a good camera."

XTi = not professional.

[link]

= professional.

You'll need a lens for it too.

[link]

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HAHA D40 is a little extreme, and with a $1000 limit you're not really gonna get anything professional.

For $1000 you can probobly get either a Nikon D40, D50 or D60 with kit lens, and 1 additional lens (not the best of quality for what little money you'd have left over.)

I hate to say it but to get good professional photography gear, from having nothing you're gonna need $3000-$5000.

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aww dang XD well thanks guys. ^^ I have nothing agaisnt film, but i think i will stick with digital for now and take another photography class with film afterwards. Thanks so far for the suggestions but like DJ pointed out i have a small budjet to work with. ^^ At least it will be a deceant camera..*hates her portable digital cam* anywa thanks for all who respond.

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why have you suggested a DX lens for a D3?

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*baps her own head* i totally forgot some info. um.. not sure how to edit. But i know i want to do the following.

1. head and shoulders, portraits, landscapes, fauna, macro, and in the moment shots (not sure if im actually saying the right term for that lol)

2. $1000

3. Not sure hat kind of lenses i need

4.Digital pls

5. I will be using it indoors and out

6. Just starting

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Here's one recommendation where you wouldn't go wrong at least (naturally there's other possibilities too).

[link] This camera would be inside your budget. The 18-135mm kit lens it has is generally considered good quality kit lens and works as nice general purpose lens for you to start with untill you'll know what lenses you need.

The Nikon D80 isn't entry class dSLR so it means the learning curve might be a bit steeper but if you'll really want to learn about photography, it'll take you longer than entry level camera without need to upgrade the body. Naturally you'll need a memory card and bag for it too, but that's not that bad cost.

Also if you can find extra 100$ for 50mm f1.8 lens, that would be good idea. That's a rather good portrait lens and also nice for some close ups of plants etc (with the high max aperture you can get nicely blurred background).

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Don't worry about not being able to get professional gear. There's reason it's called professional gear: it's aimed for professionals (or really serious amatuers, or just lunatics who want to get rid of their money). You'll be fine with hobbyist level gear and can produce really good quality images.

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Nothing personal. I just say if I disagree and enjoy a nice debate.