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basically, i want to get into digital photography and i want a decent camera to get me started, ive got a sony cyber shot but we all know its garbage. im looking for something i can take some high quality photos with. i have some background knowledge... its just a matter of remembering it.. (high school photography class) .... now as far as cameras go, ive been told the canon rebel XT and XTi are good, and a couple people here seem to like the Nikon's... i dont really see too many benefits of the XTi over the XT but i dont know much about any cameras and what i should be looking for in a decent set up... i def know i want to get some cool filters and a nice tripod.. but other then that... i dont know much. so if you could post some opinions and some info thatd be awesome.