The best camera on the market right now is the Nikon D700 and the models above that. You will barely need to use a tripod again the low light performance is outstanding.
You can do great camera comparisons here...
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php
Yani said:The best camera on the market right now is the Nikon D700 and the models above that. You will barely need to use a tripod again the low light performance is outstanding.
Yep.
Also check www.kenrockwell.com for everything Nikon. I have a D50 and I love it. If you care, add a 50mm 1.8f lens, but the kit lenses at 18-55 are great.
And Sigma lenses test really well. In some cases better than the Nikons.
Phil,
Have you looked at the new Olympus PEN cameras (E-PL1 and just last week, the new E-PL2)? You can get an EVF as an add-on. Even though it's an additional cost, it still beats the price of most DSLR cameras. I bought the E-PL1 last summer and I LOVE it. I am not a pro and I do not want to lug around a big camera. I need it for my on line classes, so it's a tax right off for me...but it also takes awesome photos of grandkids and landscapes. :-)
I am saving up for the EVF add-on, 'cause I just bought a second lens for my E-PL1. I'd love to have the Bluetooth capability of the E-PL2, but down the road I can upgrade to a new camera body and still be able to use the lenses and accessories that I know I'll be amassing!
If you're looking to buy, the prices have dropped significantly on the E-PL1 since the PEN came out.