What good camera do you guys recommend?

I want to buy either a Cannon or Nikon camera or other cameras you guys recommend because I'm into photography. I will be moving to North Hollywood in January and I want to have a good camera by the time I'm out there. So yea what camera would you guys recommend. I'm on a budget all I could afford is 700. Thank you I greatly appreciate it.
Added (1). Oh and I forgot to add, Its not a regular camera I want a digital SLR camera like for photography photoshoots!

Nikon coolpix or cannon

You know your budget ($700) and the brand you'd prefer (Nikon or Canon) so just go into a store and see which models they offer for that sort of money. At least then you get a change to hold them and use them and see which you prefer. The size, weight, button layout, etc are very important.

Nikon D5100
Canon EOS 550D