Mynxt at this stage I have no particular bias toward either ford or holden ( to stop any infighting ) with moit st things I find that once you use a brand and become famililar with its features if you have a good experiance you'll tend to lean towards that way in the future . A good thing if not taken to extreams .
My concern with nikon vs canon was , is older (tested techknowledgy) vs the later tech canon (550d)
With the new Nikon 3100d being around (now?)with its improvements its more up to date and seemingly cheaper allowing for the addition of "better" lenses with the body , 1 zoom or twin lens kit for similar money.

Bubbleyboy