Best semi pro cameras currently out?

I'm looking for something that's not too terribly expensive (yes, I know some may run up to three thousand but I'm looking more into the two thousand max range), pretty easy to use, at least 8 mega pixels, and preferably from Canon or NIKON. Any suggestions?

Canon 7D
Canon 5D Mark II
Nikon D7000
Nikon D700

Better be prepared to Learn about shutter speeds, apertures, ISO settings, probably lighting and composition also. To leave your DSLR on auto would be a complete waste of money.
My 2 cents worth, I love my Nikon D90 with 18-200mm lens.

Canon 7D and 5D mark 2 as was suggested above.
(Sorry don't know Nikon range at all)

Canon eos rebel t2i, or t3i (adjustable screen)
t2i body refurbished: $559.99
t2i body new: $699.99
t2i 18-55mm kit refurbished: $639.99
t2i 18-55mm kit new: $799.99
t3i body new: $799.99
t3i 18-55mm kit new: $849.99
t3i 18-135mm kit new: $1049.00
best cams out there. I'm tellin ya. I know alot of pro/semi pro photographers, and they don't like the "Mark"s.they, and i all think the t2i/t3i is the best
canon store: http://shop.usa.canon.com/...1_-1_12164
t2i specs: http://www.usa.canon.com/...5is_ii_kit
t3i specs: http://www.usa.canon.com/..._is_ii_kit
hope that helps.

Semi-pro for $2000? Wow!
If you know the basic principles of photography, any dSLR would be easy for you. If not, you have a budget that is enough for 10 easy to use point-and-shoot cameras.

1. Canon EOS 7D
2. Canon EOS 60D
3. Canon Rebel T3i

Canon T3i would be one of the best choices for photographers who are searching for an easy-to-use camera which will support them creating their masterpiece.