I am considering making the leap into digital SLRs.
ditto (don't tell my wife). I know I like canon. what's a good entry level dslr? when I say entry level I mean price and ease of use etc. I honestly know nothing about them but know I would like to
edit: most use would be nature and just everyday random stuff. of source shows when I can but that is really a second thought. nature stuff is my main interest.
You probably can't go wrong with the camera body that leehookem bought. Since getting back into SLR photography, I haven't tried but a few Canon bodies out, and even then only to hold them in the camera showroom, but I completely adore my 40D. Now that I've learned how to use it, it's second nature in my hands. Besides features, the main difference between the Rebel models and the 40D/50D is size, so if a larger camera body is a distraction for you, then the Rebel would be a great choice. You could drive yourself crazy reading reviews, which nit pick about all of the minor differences between the camera bodies, but I personally think they all will offer great value to the entry level user and you wouldn't be disappointed with any of them. Besides, at this level, it's 'delta features' that make the primary difference in price points between the average and the top dollar model, not photo quality which is more a function of the lens anyway.