Buying a new DSLR.Need advice.

I'm pretty new in the DSLR world too.

If you don't have anything invested in flashes or lenses, then it is really a toss-up between Nikon and Canon. Ultimately the biggest difference between the two are just ergonomics. Comparable cameras produce comparable images.

Go down to Best Buy or a local camera store and play around with the two brands to see what feels the most natural.

I went with Nikon and I'm happy with my purchase -- but I could've just as easily gone Canon and probably would have been just as happy. I got a great deal on a used Nikon, which is ultimately what did it for me.