I think Ken Rockwell does a good job rating cameras and lenses.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm

When you find one that interests you, check out the review at DPreview.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews

I personally like Nikon because all my film lenses work on my digital Nikon, a D200. Still prefer film.

"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon

"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg