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First SLR, the model of choice – to publish?
What would you choose? Canon Rebel T2i (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Canon-4462B003AA/13969250 ) Nikon D3100 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-Nikon-D3100-Kit/15222286) Nikon D5000 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-D5000-Slr-Kit-Nikkor -Zoom/11714571 or http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-D5000-12.3MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Kit-w-18-55mm-VR-Lens-Nikkor-55-200mm-Non- VR-Zoom-Lens -Bundle-Offer/11714570)
Canon Rebel T2i. If I had to go to another, I'd choose the Nikon D3100. But ultimately, I would go with the Canon.
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format