So, I'm just getting into photography and I'm probably going to take pictures of outdoor scenes. Most of it will probably be nature but I might take a few pictures of the city. I've already seen that a "Nikon Coopix P2 5.1 Megapixel Camera", would be great, with good evidence of it. Thanks!

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I think most cameras will be good for outdoor photography. When you get a dslr, you will probably want to change your lenses for macro, or zoom lens for distance photography. But, I think any camera can work for outdoor photography. After all, that's what cameras are made for..taking pictures .. ANYWHERE!: )

Just get a typical digital one. Anyone will do. I suggest a canon, I hear they're pretty good.

I like Canon, personally. How devoted you are (or plan to be) really decides how much money you want to spend, and what camera you'll get. If you want a PowerShot camera (Canon's counterpart to the CoolPix), then keep in mind that you will not have interchangeable lenses, and probably no filters. The advantage is a much lower cost. If you want a DSLR (with interchangeable lenses and filters), then get one of the Rebel line. They are far superior in versatility, but come (obviously) with a steeper price. Composure is still the most important, however, and that can be done with any decent camera. Unless you want to get into the extremes of photography (like high-speed photography, for example), then a modestly priced camera will be fine.