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Re: DSLR advice appreciated.
I'd agree that you should allocate about half the cash to good lenses - they are a better investment than the camera, which will ultimately devalue much like a computer. You might want a flash too, if you can squeeze it into the budget.
Good current models that fit your budget are the likes of the Sony A200/A300 (A350 might be a bit too much), Canon 400D (soon to be replaced), Pentax K200D and Olympus E420/E520. The Sony A200 is going for c. £230 body only, which IMHO is amazing for the spec.
Slightly older/discontinued/used models to look for are the Canon 20D/30D, Pentax K10D (or it's clone, the Samsung GX10) and maybe the Nikon D80 if you can find it cheap. All these cameras are actually a bit chunkier and mid-range than the newer cameras above, so there's a slight trade-off of image quality for ruggedness.
I suggest you nip down to a local camera store to give the different brands a quick fondle - you may like the UI or ergonomics on some over others.
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