I'd steer you towards Sony, Panasonic used to have some good consumer cameras, maybe still do?... Canon's got a great PR wagon, but even their prosumer cameras suffer from some giant flaws (green shift anyone?) and their full pro lenses ($30,000 12x ENG lenses up to $100,000 55x box lenses) and considered "base equipment" (with Fujinon lenses being prefered by shooters)

Bren R.