Which camera should you buy?

It depends on how you like your shots and which way you prefer to develop them. Always go with an SLR. The name brand is your choice. Remember it is not the camera that makes it, it's the photographer, and your own perception on which you would like to capture your image. Whether you prefer a digital SLR or non-digital is your choice.

Ps., Check out The Art Institute of Santa Ana. It has a great program for digital Photography!