You could also consider a mirrorless camera - these can generally do everything an SLR can but are much smaller. So you can get interchangeable lenses etc but owing to the size you are lugging less gear around. I got a Sony A6000 recently and am very happy with it, bought a stock zoom lens, now saving up for a Prime. http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-a6000-review
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Finally. I've waited 2 years and 3 months for that answer. I'll finally be able to do some work instead of pondering my days away.
The photo on my avatar was taken with an entry level Canon dslr. It won me a competition the prize being an Olympus OM D EM1 II mirrorless camera which is also well reviewed on that site. Needless to say l very rarely use the dslr now.
I have lost the digital file of this, so I had to scan it. I have tried to paint it several times, but I cannot get the water right.