Anyone replying to this, please do so off the list. Send any replies to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (to save bandwidth and to avoid a possible war ;-) Well, I'm thinking about getting a new Nikon body, and I thought it might be a good idea to ask around about which body might be good for a beginner like myself. I currently own an FT2, but I'm looking for a camera with more modern features. I'm thinking a price range of under $500 for the body, so if anyone has experience with some of the lower priced Nikon SLR's, I'd greatly appreciate _any_ advice or input. Most of the shooting I do takes place outside in wilderness type areas, although I've begun playing around with close up stuff. I don't know if any of this really matters, but I thought I'd include it just in case. Thanks in advance for your help. Again, I'll take any responses off the list. Send replies to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joel