I shoot weddings with a Nikon; other photogs I know swear by Canon. Both are good. It really depends on what you plan to do with your camera and how much you have to spend.
If you want impartial advice, go to myproductadvisor.com. They guide you through camera selection by asking you how you want to use the camera, what features you want, and your budget. It's a lot of questions. Depending on how thorough you are, it can take from 15 minutes to an hour. If you don't understand some of the choices, don't worry. They explain everything in non-technical terms.
When I first got back into photography I didn't have a clue what to get. I knew zip about digital. I went out to the website, made all my selections, and set a $300 budget. The response was that I should really take a look at a particular camera that cost $500, because it was the only thing made that had everything I wanted. In my case, the advice was good. I wasn't being realistic. I wanted pro features at a consumer price. I bought the recommended camera. It was exactly what I needed. I wouldn't have been happy if I stuck to my original budget.
