As aleready stated, the camera is not so important. Start with an entry level DSLR (Nikon just announced the D3000 and it has a ton of features). But Nikon, Canon, whatever you are comfortable with.
Another suggestion - pick up a 50mm prime. They are fast, sharp and inexpensive and you can really do some great DOF and low light stuff with them. Plus, no zoom. You have to learn to zoom with your feet.
The really important thing: How you practice. You can go to a park and shoot 500 photos in a day and learn very little. If, on the other hand you set out to practice strictly DOF, or shutter speed, ISO, etc. and stick to it, you will learn much more, much faster.
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