I'm thinking of getting the Nikon D300 but not sure yet. Might just go with the Canon Rebel XSi though.
Not a professinal like you.
Canon have today launched the 1000D - looks a nice entry level camera.
I must admit that I have not used my 1D MKIII for a good 6 months
Miss using it, but my health has not been up to it - plus I am going through a divorce and my children moved in with me in March - so battling daily and just do not have the ability to take photos at the moment.
I am still a member of the Chartered Institute Of Journalists here in the UK - so hopefully one day I will get back to using it....