If you're open for suggestions, you could get a used DSLR off craigslist for around 200, with a kit lens. I shoot with a Nikon D70s I got around a year ago for 250 with a 55-200 f/4.6. The camera itself doesn't matter as much as the glass you throw on it, and with a DSLR you have the ability to match your lens to your needs. Out of personal experience and from opinions of others, Nikon seems to make the sharper kit lens as opposed to Canon, but it's also a matter of personal preference. Hope this helps!