Buy a used Nikon D2x. Great Camera.
http://photography.shop.ebay.com/Dig...32 86.c0.m282
You should be able to find one in your price range. It a pro camera, so you should never really outgrow it. I have owed one since they came out and still love it.
Here is a refurb located on cali for 850... 1 day left on auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/Refurbished-Niko...#ht_500wt_1182
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