Quote Originally Posted by 87 Turbo II
I am largely against the entry level Nikons. I highly advise against the D40 but I'll get flamed and called a Canon fanboy. I have my reasons and I've posted it on photography forums many times.

Long story short, for entry level, an older Canon Rebel Xt is cheap, Sony A100 or A200, and Pentax K100D Super are all great cameras. If I didn't shoot Canon, I'd shoot Pentax. GREAT and underappreciated cameras.
Ive used canon and Nikon, im a HUGE Nikon fan, easy use, great features, software and support. NIKON FTW!