Upgrading from a point and shoot

[Stoogie]

I've been using my Olympus tough 6020 for just about a year now, and I've been loving its underwater capabilities, the burst mode, and the HD video. Unfortunately, it doesn't take the greatest pictures.

Lately, I've been researching some entry level DSLR cameras. The Pentax K-r caught my eye - on paper, it seems like it's a great camera for the price. Being a fish junkie, I'll likely be using my camera for a lot of aquarium photography, as well as some outdoor/wildlife photography.

Do any of you have any experience with this camera, or with any other entry level DSLR cameras that you would recommend?

Also, what lens(es) would you recommend for someone who is just starting out, and really wants to take nice pictures of his aquarium and all the cool things out there in nature?

[thefishwife]

Wish I could help ya on this one. I know hubby has a nikon something or other with all kinds of lenses to complicated for me.

However, I have my eye on the Nikon 1 j1, that is simple enough for me to use, but does have options for lenses as well.

[Stoogie]

Wow, that looks like a pretty nice camera! Am I crazy, or does the spec sheet really say that it can shoot 60 fps in burst mode?