Should I get this dslr? How much will it cost for a good camera for someone just starting to learn photography?

If you are just starting to learn photography and its not something you are too into yet then I wouldnt recommend a DSLR at all. Start with the basics before you commit to something like a DSLR (camera is expensive but accessories get you in the long run). Once you get the hang of taking what you consider to be good pictures with the automatic settings then you can start playing around with the manual settings. Thats where a DSLR comes into play. Most digital cameras have some manual settings but DSLR's have the option to be fully manual. You can do MANY interesting things with the camera in full manual mode but it takes alot of time practice and desire to learn. I have owned my own photography business for about 5 years now and have had my share of cameras. Right now my camera of choice is still my Nikon D40x. It is a great camera for someone trying to break into the world of DSLR and is very user friendly. I do alot of photography work for the fire department here also so as you can imagine you need to have something that is quick and reliable but also user friendly and withstands tough conditions. My advice would be go with the Nikon. Good luck though! Whatever you choose remember this. The quality of the picture you take has nothing to do with the camera you used. All a camera is is a way to capture what your eye sees. A cheap 80 dollar digital camera can take the exact same picture as a DSLR. The picture is only as good as the photographer.