halor wrote:
maybe you have a suggestion for another brand.

Nikon, Sony, Leica, Mamiya, Pentax, Hasselblad, Panasonic, Kodak, ...
[I know there are dozens more]

Just anything will
help! Also what is a SLR? What is it?

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-lens_reflex_camera

What is good about these cameras

Has been discussed at nauseum in this NG, please consult DejaNews.

http://[...]/which-cannon-digital-camera-to-choose.html

A better source for information may be a respectable source like e.g.
http://dpreview.com

jue