re: Nikon D3100 or Canon Rebel T3i PLEASE HELP CHOOSE!!!

Quoting Nikki-Kaiden's Mom:" Ok I understand what you're saying so which exact lens should I get and do I need more than one?"

Quoting L☮J:" Whichever camera you get, I'd suggest a 50mm 1.8 to start off. Photographers call it the "nifty fifty" ... [snip!] ... out Adorama.com and BHPhoto.com. Not sure if they're having any sales right now, but they'll definitely have all you need."

Quoting Nikki-Kaiden's Mom:" Ok and which body should I get then?!?"

Quoting L☮J:" With a 50 it doesn't really matter. *I* am partial to Nikon. They feel better in my hands than Canon ... [snip!] ... user friendly(They have a whole guide mode that will tell you what every button on your camera will do) What's your budget?"

Quoting L☮J:" I'd go with these http://www.adorama.com/INKD5100A.html http://www.adorama.com/NK5018GU.html That leaves you enough to get a tripod, some props and a nice bag."

Quoting ZenMama:" That lens is like $100 cheaper on Amazon right now  "

Quoting ZenMama:" Edited... nevermind"

Quoting L☮J:"  "

Quoting L☮J:" Not the G which she needs if she gets the 5100"

Quoting Nikki-Kaiden's Mom:" Ok which lens do i need i found 2 for nikons which is better ?? Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Fixed Focal Length Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Wide Angle Lens"

Quoting L☮J:" Well it's not a matter of which is better, the D won't work with any Nikon considered "entry level". D90 and up can work with the D but don't get a D90 it's old.  "

Quoting Nikki-Kaiden's Mom:" Thanks so much for all of this help!!! I couldn't have done it without you!! Ok so the 5100 is better than the 3100 right??"