My old Nikon N65 has finally been put to rest and I am now in the market for a DSLR.. I dont have a lot of experience with digital, but want to get the best one possible and learn on it. I have heard rave reviews about the canon rebel xti, but (and this is going to sound quite silly), I dont like the way it feels. I went to best buy, picked it up, and went "yuck". I dont know what it is, but its like trying on someone elses shoes. So I think I have it narrowed down to either the pentax K10D or the Nikon D80 (probably a refurbished model).. Does anyone have these, and can you give me some pros and cons? I do a LOT of macro (bugs, frogs, fungi), and also birding.. so I know I'm going to have to invest in various lenses once I pick the camera body out. I love that the pentax is weatherproofed.. I spent more money cleaning my nikon ove the years than I originally paid for it..

If theres another one I'm missing in this class, please let me know.. Im basically going on internet info and reviews online since our town is lacking a good camera store..
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