Since you are a novice, you don't need  a high end SLR camera. T3i with some extra lens would be good enough for you. RIght now Adoroma is selling T3i bundle with kits lens, 55-250mm lens +  PIXMA Pro-100 Printer + Photopaper Bundle + 2% Rewards on sale for $548 after $400 mail in rebate.  No tax except for the resident of NJ/NY . $400 rebate may sounds like high but trust me canon rebate is fast and reliable. I have done once and rebate showed up after 3 weeks. You can also get rid of printer for $100 on craigslist if you don't mind bit of hassling of selling a printer. Here is the link

http://www.adorama.com/ICAT3IKL1.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid62905

Under "Buy Together & Save" click "Save up to $228.09 with bundle" , locate the option and select the bundle option. Add to cart and check out. Final price would be $948 but you will get $400 rebate making the final price $548 only.