[Slke46]

Thanks for all the responses, it looks like Canon and Nikon should have what I'm looking for.

I want to get something for around $1000 or less, it won't be my primary camera but something to be used to take pictures of the kids in their natural pose, shots of the beautiful pink, red and orange sunsets here and moon risings. I also want to take some pictures of the car of course as I mod the heck out of it...

I know what some are saying about buying the body seperate from the lens but I think I just need a basic starter kit to get going, once I have reached the level that most of you are at I will upgrade. I used to work at Minolta Canada and had time to play with the 35mm SLR's when they were hot, so I have some experience with the camera's but still very limited.

As for kits... I was thinking of getting a Canon Rebel, what you think?