<p>Brian<br>
I have a Nikon D3200 that I really like, and it will be able to just about anything you want to do as a beginner including decent video. <br>
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856049-REG/Nikon_25492_D3200_DSLR_Camera_With.html<br>
It may be more than you want to pay but you should consider it. You should shop around and maybe you can find it somewhere cheeper</p><div></div>