Camera & Lense Recommendation

[TheReefGeek]

The oly is 4:3 and high ISO performance isn't there, and no image stabilization available, so its out.

The Rebel XT is definately more toy-like, but I would add on the battery grip which should make it better.

If Canon made a similar lense to Nikon 18-200 VR then I would definately go Canon, because then I could start with one lense.

I'm thinking D50 (maybe d70s depending on total cost) w/18-200 VR, and a canon 500d
The only drawback for me is that I like Canon's lense selection better for when I do want to add more lenses, but maybe with a goo 1.5x or 2x add on and the 500d, I won't need more lenses for a long time, except maybe the 12-24 DX