Originally Posted by
zedron
Dont need anything crazy, just 12mp at most.
Don't let megapixels cloud your perception,
megapixels don't matter for the average user. These were all taken with a 6.1mp Nikon D50 SLR:
Can't go wrong with Canon or Nikon (I'm a Nikon user). Avoid Ritz like the plague, their prices are about average compared to other local retailers but their staff isn't at all knowledgable. Best Buy and Circuit City are about the same as Ritz. Check out North Tampa Photography if you really feel like you need face to face advice.
Don't got taken by any of the online scams. Buy from
B&H Photo,
Adorama or
Amazon only.