Canon Pro 1 - Canon Rebel - Nikon 8800
You cannot go wrong on any of these.
If you are into action and/or low light photography I would lean toward the Rebel.
I think Nikon has bested the Canon Pro 1 with their 8800.
Here is a side-by-side comparison:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_pro1%2Ccanon_eos300d%2Cnikon_cp8800&show=all
Notice the red stars - this is the owners overall rating of the cameras. Looks equal to me.
Just below the red stars is a link to the "owners opinions". Straight from the horses mouth.
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Does anyone have an intelligent opinion about the Pro 1or the Rebel. Also the Nikon is a point of interest

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