Thank you everyone for your advice, it really is helping me out, even though I keep changing my mind ;) I just don't want to make the wrong decision and be stuck with a camera that I'm not happy with... You know? It's a big investment, and I know you're probably sick of reading about it, but this is a big deal.


I've narrowed it down to these two (my grandmother and grandfather agreed)
Canon EOS 30D DSLR - 1,399.99
Nikon D200 DSLR - 1,699.99


Now, I have a few questions.
1. Is that 30D the Canon that doesn't come out until September? If so, I'm not able to wait that long (because of classes)
2. What are some good lenses that you could recommend to me? Keep in mind, that we are not millionaires, but I need to know of some good lenses that are a decent price... And since I know NOTHING about lenses, I figure some of you might.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Canon and Nikon? The brands, not the models.
4. What would be a good flash to purchase since I'll be doing a lot of live band photography?
5. Do both of those cameras have dust reduction feature? I'll probably need this since I'll be in a lot of bars and clubs.


I've always loved the vibrant pictures of live bands like this and hope that some day I might even be able to take beautiful photos like that.


Thank you!
