I heard back from my cousin and he recommended the Canon Powershot SX1 IS based on it's CMOS sensor and the ability to record in RAW format. He's still digging into the ISO issue for me.
In the meantime...I figured that since I'd probably be spending $500, I should just look at a few basic DSLR models and compare prices. My first stop, as always, was Consumer Reports magazine and they rated both the Nikon D90 and the Canon EOS Rebel T1i highly. But, down just a few notches and listed as a CR Best Buy is the Pentax K-x. I found several reputable places online with kits that include the camera and two lenses (18-55mm and 55-300mm) for around $700. It is 12.4 MP, records in RAW, has CMOS sensor and, something that wasn't available in DSLR when I was looking in June 2008, ability to record HD video. I just spent over 2 hours reading customer reviews and they all say phenomenal things about this camera. Oh, and that Consumer Reports ISO test...this Pentax rates at 6400!! Yes...I think I'm in LUV!!! I just wasn't getting a good vibe on either of the Canon models but, I'm definitely feeling it with this Pentax!! One thing that I REALLY like about this camera is that it uses AA batteries...very unusual for a DSLR. I have learned that it is so much easier to have spare, charged AA rechargeable batteries (if I remember to actually recharge them!) than to worry about whether the battery pack is charged.
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