I think i'm going to start with a Canon EOS 500d and the kit lens with AF and IS, which will probably get the most use?
The 500d does HD video, a novelty, but may get some use, and the camera seems to be very good in low light and at high ISO settings too... I just figure I can't go wrong really. It also has the AF motor in the body, so lenses are a little cheaper. Controls look very good, and I like the feel in my hands. Canon also gives me a good range of old lenses that fit, so I should be able to play with wide angle lenses, macro lenses, and fisheye lenses fairly cheaply. I could also get autofocus capable old lenses I guess too. It'd be nice to have IS in the body, but I doubt it's worth dropping to a Pentax for!
I think I really want to get a 50mm prime with it to start off with, but I don't know if I can stretch to a f/1.4, I think i'll start with a 1.8 and see how much use it gets... It won't have image stabilisation, but I guess thats not biggie. I'd also like a telephoto/zoom lens, but whether I go old, or new (with AF and IS) I don't know.
What lens would people recommend for wedding pictures? 50mm prime, or the 18-55 kit lens with IS and AF?
Matt