to set the record straight: best buy is where I got it, $1700+ for the camera $2500+ for the kit (You have to pull the flap over to see the cost with the lens as I learned). I paid $3k and not ashamed to say it. I got the Kit, Nikon bag (w/ extra battery and little nikon photography book), UV and circular polarizer filters, 4 year warranty that also covers accidental damages, and I don't have to pay with no interest for 2 years. Yes I could have gotten it cheaper else where but my best buy card only works at best buy and couldn't afford it any other way
I want to start my own thing and hopefully make this into a career and already have some interest.
Thanks for all the great comments. I'm still practicing everyday (or try to) to get used to the Nikon and high caliber of camera it is compared to the Sony and other cameras I've used.
If you want a photo shoot or anything else (event photographer) please let me know I need all the practice I can get and it would be greatly appreciated.