……………SLR CAMERA?
I need suggestion for the perfect SLR camera. Practical and not that expensive SLR camera.
Based on your ?? and clarifaction answer, I would have to suggest the Canon Digital Rebel XSi. It is a Very Good camera, and designed for the average consumer. Unlike the nikon d40 or d60 which are basic cameras that most people out grow and have very little resale value (and only work with some of the nikon lenses), the Canon Rebel XSI is a full feature camera and will use all the Canon EF and EFS Lenses.
The XSI recently was rated the Best Camera under $900 by Popular Photography. It is a top rated camera and will work great for your portraits. The new Canon 50D is an even better camera, but might be more than you need. The 50D just replaced the 40D and often you can find a person that barely used it and wants the latest toy so they will sell it off for a great deal. I have seen several going that are near new for aroudn $800ish and that is a good price for the Canon 40D. It has often been compared to the Nikon d300 whihc is 60-80% more expensive than the 40D…. 
Also the Canons give better results if you are shooting lin low light, esp usefull when shooting people in natural light indoors!!! The Rebel XSi replaced the XTi which was a good camera but not as good as the XSI. The XS is now out but I sugest the XSi over it as its a better sensor and a better value. For full specs on them, visit the Canon website at www.Canon.com
I would suggest getting a good lens or 2 to go with it, based on what you want to shoot. If you want to do wide angles and landscapes or such, the Canon 17-40 F4 L series is the best bang for your $$$. I do not suggest getting a sigma or tokina lens, as the quality is really low and your image quality will sugger. Tamron makes some very nice lenses. The 17-50 F2.8 and the 70-200 F2.8 are both very good and fast lenses and mioght work well for you. They are also a lot less than the Canon counterparts. I prefer the Canon glass, but if you get the SP (pro grade) Tamron glass it is almost as good and will yield good results. Also the F2.8 will allow you nice portraits as it has a shallow depth of filed so you can blow out (blur) the background so the shot has more of an artistic look.
Hope this helps you out. If you have more ??? drop me a PM.
