Like most professions, hobbies, etc there are known BRANDS the real PROS like to use. I read your post and thought FUJI? They make film. Maybe times have changed ... but you would never see a pro in the field using a FUJI camera. Sorry.
You are best to get a NIKON - My opinion ... I LOVE the brand and everything they do! Even wear their EYE/Vision Brand Glasses/Lenses - HI DEF eyeballs! Love them!
Then you have Cannon. They are known for Affordable and all around dependable.
Olympus - Good reputation, good cameras, especially in the affordable end.
Then you have SONY. Same as Olympus - Good Rep, Good Cameras - Good features and options.
All these brands above have "lower end models." = A model that is more affordable for the regular shopper. They all have HIGH END - for pros with special Lenses/Features/We are talking Ks and $$$$$
My FAVE places to BROWSE: Amazon/Google Search - Shopping/NewEgg/Overstock/
Good luck - cameras are fun.
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