Deals on Amazon!
Since I'm such a strong believer in Amazon for having the best prices and quick shipping and great customer service, here's some deals I've found for you! When you buy something by clicking on my links, I get a small percentage (at no cost to you) from Amazon. Thanks for helping me pay for this site. The prices were at the time of this page was published.
Canon Cameras
Canon Powershot SD780IS (Superb point-and-shoot) I use it personally!
Amazon.com, Canon 7D (Body only) $1,699
Amazon.com, Canon 5D Mark II (Body only) $2,710
Amazon.com, Canon 50D (Body only) $989
Amazon.com, Canon Rebel T1I (Kit with 18-55II lens) $810
Amazon.com, Canon Rebel XSi (Kit with 18-55II lens) $580
Amazon.com, Nikon D40 (Kit with 18-55 AF-S lens) $469 (I'd be shooting this if I weren't shooting Canon) or;
The awesome Amazon.com, Nikon D700 (Body only) $2,451
Those are the only two Nikon bodies I'd absolutely recommend. For Canon it'd have to be the Rebel XS/XSi and 5D2. I don't see the point of the other bodies. I go full frame for its sharpness, low-light performance and use of wide-angle lenses.
Here are my recommended Canon lenses:
Amazon.com, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Mark II $95 (The EF 50mm 1.8II is a super awesome lens, incredibly sharp.)
Amazon.com, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 $366
Amazon.com, Canon EF 17-40 F/4L (I can't say enough good things about this lens) Extremely sharp and beats or equals the performance of Canon's wide primes. You can't beat this lens for the money.
View some of my car photos in the blog for the wide angle shots shot with this lens! 
