The latest NIKON D7000 camera looks like serious winner.
It should be mine once it's available at the end of October.
Finally, I will have a "real" camera!
I am thinking... body only along with a 18-200mm VR lens.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d7000.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-200mm-ii.htm