Beginner photographer?

go to one of these sites www.dpreview.com or www.popphoto.com both have excellent camera reviews. On the popphoto site you will find reviews for beginner DSLR (digital cameras that need lenses) that aren't horribly expensive. Alternatively once you have decided on one or two cameras that you think would work for you, go to a few camera shops and get the feel for the cameras, talk to the salespeople, tell them what you told us, that you are just starting out but don't be lured into buying anything. Write out prices and take them with you. I got a wonderful deal on a Canon that came out last year and was replaced with the latest and greatest version. The price was knocked down $500!