It looks like Nikon are going to announce a new Digital SLR in the next few weeks. Hopefully they will be available in Australia in the not too distant future for a good price.
Rumors suggest the features will be :
-10.2 Megapixels
-5 Frames per Second
-2.5" LCD screen
-16x24mm CCD sensor
-11 Area Multi-CAM AF system
-1,005 pixel 3D matrix metering II
-Magnesium Alloy Body
-Shutter rated for 100,000 shots
-EN-EL3e battery for 1800 images per charge
-US$1,699.95 (AU$2270)
See
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d200.htm for more info.
I like the sound of it so far (depending on how accurate the rumors are) and could very well end up buying one.