For 1000 bucks I'd skip the SLR route and get a Panasonic FZ1000. 400mm capability, good autofocus and unless you intend to print larger than 11x14" it has all the pixels you need.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...00k_lumix_dmc_fz1000_digital_camera.html

Consumer grade SLR's and slow aperture zooms are only good choices if they are cheap. For 1000 bucks there are more capable cameras available and, unless you have lenses or really want to buy lenses, an SLR isn't always the best choice.




Last edited by Oregon45; 06/14/16.