so first i dont want to spend more than 600 dollars i will be using this camera mostly up at the mountain just a lot a nature pictures what camera should i get?
Canon all the way. In my opinion, I'd invest in better glass than a better body, it makes a much larger difference. Try looking for a used 30d or 40d kit, you could get them for around your price range, and the 40d has 10.1 mp as well as 6.5 fps.