Good DSLR for a newbie photographer?

My first DSLR is a Canon Rebel TSi and i love it! Its easy to learn and its actually smaller then a Nikon D3000, me personally i have small hands so the Canon Rebel is great to me. It is a 10-12 MP thou:)

Personally, I would recommend Nikon not just because I am using Nikon but the features and functions are just great. It's easy to use. If you'll sign up with a workshop, they'll teach you about the basic functions and the do's and don'ts of photography and DSLR handling. I learned mine from the workshop to. I had a lot of misconceptions that were changed when I joined the basic photography workshop. Although right now I think I need a refreshers course. Going back to your question of what DSLR, I would personally recommend Nikon D5000 or higher. The D3000 and D3000 are just hard to find a compatible lens. You need to ask if the lens will auto-focus on the D3000 or D3100 body or not. If you are going to pursue this hobby to a profession, then you might want to invest in a higher end of a DSLR. Cameras are not just about megapixels, as my mentor said. You have to check the motor of the DSLR, the chips. I hope I remember that one well. But of course, it's all up to you. You can try going to shops and have a good grip of the DSLRs. You will get that "feel" on each DSLR and maybe you'll find what's for you. It's like finding your partner in life. I also recommend you read about photography terminologies (aperture, f/stop, etc) so it will be easier for you to ask about the camera's features. Or, you can bring your photography mentor to help you find a good camera unit. Good luck on your career and happy shooting!