Nikon D80 (body only)

Pros: Very Sturdy, Pic quality excellent. features not found on some of the more expensive Nikons. Reasonable price. . The mgps count is larger, as is the LCD screen. It works with older NikonNFDSLR film cameras. . advanced amatuer or the Proffesional.

Cons: The Nikon Software & no free remote. For the price I think a Remote should be includedand the Nikon software could be better. The Shutter lag is slightly slower than the earlier D70/ 70S DSLR

Summary: I am bias to Nikon because I got my first Nikon when they were made less bulky than the 1rst Canon Film Cameras ( which didn't feel right in my hands.) Way to bulky and I have large hands.
The Nikon D80DSLR is feels very comfortable in my hands, The controls are similar to the Nikon film cameras, so learning curve was very easy.Lots of features..Some not available on more expensive DigitalSLR's at a reasonable price. Plenty of menus submenus, focus modes..lots of options to personalize to your own type of shooting.
If you are an advanced amateur or a Proffessional this is the camera for all types of shoooting ..plus blow-ups with no noise or pixelation problems at 11" X 14" enlargements.
As to my comment about the 1rst Canons. They have made great progress in reducing the bulkiness of their DigitalDSLR's and All Dgital as has Nikon.Unless you want to spend a small fortune on a Camera that becomes obsolete within months. Buy this Nikon. Don't go spending $2000.00-$3000.00 on a 21 megapixel camera. They too will become obsolete a short time after their release if you aren't Shooting Fashion Models or Travel the Globe to Photograph Wildlife in exotic places. Just my opinion.