Quote Originally Posted by GA_Teg
I will be honest with you, you have more ability with a high end point and shoot (Nikon 8700 or 8800 for instance) than you do with a DSLR. The Nikons listed are 8mp, now they are not the high end quality of an 8mp DSLR but they are still real good and the functions will allow you to learn and grow as you progress. The downside to DSLR's are the lenses. They give a much better picture compared to point and shoots but cost a lot more. You pretty much have to have a lens to cover what it is you are wanting to accomplish where as a point and shoot can adapat to pretty much any situation. That is why usually when you see a pro out they have a bag with 3 or more lenses to cover different shooting circumstances. I will offer this advice and I am pretty sure George will agree, from the sounds of your situation I would recommend getting a Nikon 8700 or 8800 and learn to use it and develop your skill and technique.
That might be the best route for me to take, until I figure out what I'm doing. I'll definately look into those and research them a little bit. Thanks.