Which Digital SLR Camera do you recommend?

First, anything over 10 megapixels is fine...any more is just a marketing ploy.

Second, all DSLR cameras have user control over shutter, aperture, and focus.

Third, neither Nikons or Canon cameras are more complex. The most complexity you can have in a DSLR is full manual control, which works the same on all DSLR cameras no matter the brand.

Fourth, you can only use Nikon lenses on a Canon DSLR with an adapter, which will mean you will not be able to autofocus.

Fifth, Nikon lenses are not better than Canon lens...they are equal in about all ways. Whoever told you that does not know what they are talking about.

Sixth, they will last as long as you take care of them. I know people with 10 year old DSLRs that work fine. The shutter mechanism will eventually wear out,. but that cane be replaced. If you don't drop it or abuse it your camera will last for years.

Finally, to select your first DSLR, go to a store that carries both Canon and Nikon. Pick up all of the ones in your price range and play with the controls. Pick the one that fits your hand best and has the most intuitive control layout for you.

Canons and Nikons are both great, and at the entry level produce cameras with identical abilities. Anyone who tells you one brand is superior to the other hasn't a clue. There is a reason why both companies are so successful in the same market, and a reason why professionals use bot Nikon and Canon.

Because I like the feel of the Canon Rebel was your comment and this is the most important reason for buying the Canon product!

1..No Canon and Nikon lenses are not interchangeable.

2. I have one that has lasted 11 years so far and shows no sign of giving up the ghost! I wear a wide neck strap all the time! (A lot of young people just carry their camera by the neck strap and hence we see a lot of horror stories because they dropped their camera.) So kept the camera in a well padded gadget bag or around your neck! It is NOT COOL to carry a camera in your hand and let the strap dangle!

All DSLR cameras allow you to control the shutter, aperture, and focus settings. If you already have a preference for Canons, then go for it, though Nikon makes cameras that are just as good and easy to use.

No, you cannot use a Nikon lens on a Canon body. They don't necessarily make better lenses either; both companies make both crappy lenses and good lenses.

If you meant how long a DSLR will work without problems, then I'd say around 10 years if you're lucky. Since DSLRs are fully electronic (not analogue like older film SLRs), they tend to have more delicate parts and the electronics will start failing after a few years. Usually, if you take good care of it, DSLRs dont just break out of the sudden.

whether you go Nikon or Canon it matters not. They are equally as great. I use Nikon and I am extremely happy. Since the Canon bodies seem to feel better to you, go with canon.

Nikon and Canon cameras are equally as complex. Basically the same with a different layout. As for megapixels, they don't matter unless you will actually use them for something.

I recommend you look at

Nikons: D3000, D5000, D3100

canon Rebels Xs, T1i and T2i

its all your choice and they will do everything you specified.

as for your other questions:

1. you can, but only with converters which may degrade image quality if it is not a quality converter. You will also most likely loose autofocus and other lens functions.

2. DSLR cameras will last however long you take care of them. My Nikon D40 has been going strong for 3 years now and it has plenty of life left in it. I know some photographers that use the Nikon D1 for fun. That camera is over 11 years old now.

First, if you take care of it, don't drop it, get it wet and always keep it in a case when not in use, it should last several years.

Nikon to Canon, I don't know. I use only Canon products. It would certainly take an adaptor if it's possible at all.

I recommend what I own and know. The Rebel XS or the eos t1i (does video). Both are excellent cameras. I would recommend you go through and respect the learning curve that goes with any dslr.

They're not complicated but to get the high level of technical quality these cameras are capable of you must know how to operate it properly. Good luck

nikon all the way.

canons are nice cameras, but nikons are alot nicer.

if youre a beginner i would go with a nikon D3000.

its a cheaper, easier version of the nikon digitals, and if you get more advanced you can step up to a model like the D90

you cannot mix up the lenses.

and a D3000 can bring you many years of wonderful photos, if treated properly.

i would highly highly reccomend to you the D3000. some of my beginner friends have the D3000 and have produced some wonderful shots with it. it's a wonderful camera.