First of all I know squat about professional cameras...Maybe it's an oversimplification but like you know those pictures that have the subject focused and the background a little blurred... well I need a camera that takes pictures like that...also macro a

You don't need a specific type of professional camera to take a picture with a slightly blurred background.  You can accomplish that by changing the settings on your camera.  I have listed a step by step instructions on how to do this and i also recommend using the Nikon D60 camera.  I will also include a list of features for the Nikon D60 and when it comes to accessories, the Nikon name and brand is synonymous with quality.  They have many different lenses you can choose from in order to take the kinds of pictures you like.

1. Step 1

   Frame your subject through the lens. Be sure to place her in the desired position in relation to the background setting you've chosen.

2. Step 2

   Locate the aperture and shutter speed dials/wheels on your digital SLR camera. Change to the manual shooting mode, if you haven't already. Refer to your camera's manual if you don't know how to perform this step.

3. Step 3

   Set your aperture and shutter speed to create shallow depth of field. This means that the background will be somewhat blurred, and the person you're photographing will be in sharp focus. Some acceptable combinations that will create correct exposure are: shutter speed 1/4000 and aperture f/2, shutter speed 1/2000 and aperture f/2.8 or shutter speed 1/1000 and aperture f/4.

4. Step 4

   Again, frame your subject through the lens. Whether you're relying on manual focus or the camera's auto-focus function, make certain that your subject is clear.

Press the shutter release button to snap the picture. When you review your photo, the depth of field should be shallow, meaning the background is slightly blurred and your subject is in sharp focus. Experiment with the suggested shutter speed and aperture settings to see the differences in each resulting portrait.

 

Here are the features of the Nikon D60

Extraordinary 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Nikon Picture Quality: Nikon's high-performance, 10.2-megapixel DX-format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive EXPEED image processing concept provide added cropping freedom and the ability to make larger prints.
Fast Startup and Split-Second Shutter Response: With fast startup and split-second shutter response, the D60 eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.
Shoot Continuously at up to 3 Frames per Second: Capture sports action, precious moments and fleeting expressions at up to 3 frames per second, for as many as 100 consecutive JPEG images.
8 Digital-Vari Program Automatic Shooting Modes: Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto, Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait; each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results for everyday shooting situations. Each mode considers lighting conditions and possibilities, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, hue, tone, sharpening and more to make creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial.

I've also included a link for http://www.Amazon.com which will take you right to the page for the Nikon D60

http://http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-10-2MP-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B0012OGF6Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269118203&sr=8-1