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Originally Posted by Konichiwaneko
What I'm also concerned about is who's lens line do I want to enslave myself too.
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That's the exactly the question you need to answer for yourself.
The Canon vs. Nikon debate has been raging since the dawn of photography (well since Canon jumped into the fray), and right now I think Canon is clearly in the lead, because of their superior auto-focusing technology, especially with Digital. This has not always been the case, and the tide will likely shift again as each of them one up each other. They always have and always will.
Do you currently have a 35mm outfit you would be complimenting? That would be an important factor in your decision. Me I'm pretty deep in Nikon glass so I'd personally go with a Nikon digital SLR...if I even went SLR digital-wise.
Something to examine closely is do you really need the weight, bulk and cost of an SLR. Are you producing billboards? Need the fps speeds, or the lense flexibility? Or will most of your prints be in the 8.5x11 range? I have an old 3.2 mp Camedia that I have had great success with producing posters and prints of that size (36"x36") with a plotter.
Some of these PHD (push here dummy) prosumer all in one, automatic digitals are absolutely remarkable.
If you just freaking "want one" that's fine too...but make sure your making a sound decision when you elect to go in that direction.
I have always found the reviews and forums available at dpreview.com to be very helpful. The forum is filled with skilled and knowledgable amatuer and professional photogs, and the reviews are extremely detailed. Additionally these folks are usually right on top of upcoming equipment releases.
Good Luck,
-bear